What ages does GFTQ Camp accept?

GFTQ Camp is open to children ages 13–17. 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 GFTQ Camp cost?

GFTQ Camp doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. USD. This is a tuition-free camp. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.

What are GFTQ Camp's hours?

GFTQ Camp runs 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.

GFTQ Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 9 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.

Does GFTQ Camp provide lunch?

GFTQ 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 GFTQ Camp compare to other theater/music camps in Austin?

GFTQ Camp is one of 13 theater/music camps in Austin 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.

▌ Theater/Music · Ages 13–17

GFTQ Camp

Ground Floor Theatre

GFTQ Camp offers a free, week-long summer theater program in Austin, Texas, for LGBTQIA+ youth and allies aged 12-18, focusing on creating original theatrica...

▌ Editor's read The GFTQ Camp website loads successfully and details a free, week-long summer theater program for LGBTQIA+ youth and allies aged 12-18, culminating in a public performance. The camp is run by Ground Floor Theatre, a non-profit organization founded in 2015 by Lisa Scheps and Beth Burns, indicating 9 years of operation. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. There is no mention of state licensing on the website, which is common for short-term arts programs. Ground Floor Theatre has a Google review rating of 4.9 stars based on 100 reviews, with reviewers frequently praising the quality of productions and the inclusive environment. Social media handles for Ground Floor Theatre are @groundfloortheatre on Instagram and groundfloortheatre on Facebook. The program is a day camp, and the organization is clearly a non-profit. The website does not explicitly mention staff background checks or specific staff-to-camper ratios.

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Since 20179+ years operating

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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt

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Who thrives here Ages 13–17

GFTQ Camp serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in theater/music, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type: Day camp
ACA accredited: Not verified
Established: 2017 (9 years)
Operator: Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio: Not listed

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Details

Category: Theater/Music
Ages: 13–17
Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Address: 979 Springdale Rd Suite 122, Austin, TX 78702, USA
Cost notes: USD. This is a tuition-free camp.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about GFTQ Camp

What ages does GFTQ Camp accept?: GFTQ Camp is open to children ages 13–17. 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 GFTQ Camp cost?: GFTQ Camp doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. USD. This is a tuition-free camp. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are GFTQ Camp's hours?: GFTQ Camp runs 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs GFTQ Camp?: GFTQ Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 9 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does GFTQ Camp provide lunch?: GFTQ 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 GFTQ Camp compare to other theater/music camps in Austin?: GFTQ Camp is one of 13 theater/music camps in Austin 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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