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▌ Specialty · Ages 6–19

QTCamp - Adventure Camp

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QTCamp offers free, inclusive day camps in Charleston, SC, providing a safe and fun environment for LGBTQIA+ youth and their allies.

▌ Editor's read QTCamp, located in Charleston, SC, operates as a nonprofit organization providing free day camps for LGBTQIA+ youth and their allies. The website, qtcamp.org, loads successfully and details their mission to create a safe, fun, and inclusive environment. While not ACA accredited, the camp explicitly states that all staff and volunteers undergo background checks to ensure camper safety. The program focuses on community building and age-appropriate activities for youth aged 10-17. Google reviews for QTCamp are overwhelmingly positive, with a 5.0-star rating based on 10 reviews, frequently praising the camp's welcoming atmosphere and positive impact on participants. Social media presence is maintained through Instagram (@qtcamp) and Facebook (qtcamp), showcasing camp activities and community engagement. The camp's 'About Us' section does not specify a founder's name or years of operation, but highlights its commitment to serving the LGBTQIA+ community.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–19

QTCamp - Adventure Camp is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. specialty programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Specialty
  • Ages: 6–19
  • Hours: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: Charleston, SC, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. Cost is on a sliding scale from $0 to $450 per week. No paperwork is required to access the sliding scale. About 25% of campers attend for free.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about QTCamp - Adventure Camp

What ages does QTCamp - Adventure Camp accept?
QTCamp - Adventure Camp is open to children ages 6–19. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does QTCamp - Adventure Camp cost?
QTCamp - Adventure Camp doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. USD. Cost is on a sliding scale from $0 to $450 per week. No paperwork is required to access the sliding scale. About 25% of campers attend for free. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are QTCamp - Adventure Camp's hours?
QTCamp - Adventure Camp runs 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs QTCamp - Adventure Camp?
QTCamp - Adventure Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does QTCamp - Adventure Camp provide lunch?
QTCamp - Adventure Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does QTCamp - Adventure Camp compare to other specialty camps in Charleston?
QTCamp - Adventure Camp is one of 5 specialty camps in Charleston that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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