Mindfulness in Motion Pride Camp
Mindfulness in Motion Pride Camp offers a day camp experience for LGBTQIA2S+ youth and allies aged 10-14, focusing on mindfulness, movement, and community bu...
▌ Editor's read The Benji Project's Mindfulness in Motion Pride Camp is a day camp for LGBTQIA2S+ youth and allies aged 10-14, operating in Port Townsend, WA. The camp website, thebenjiproject.org/camp, loads successfully and provides details about the program, which includes mindfulness practices, movement, and community building. The Benji Project is a non-profit organization, and the camp is a new initiative, having launched in 2023. The website mentions that all staff and volunteers undergo background checks. While there are no specific Google reviews for the camp itself, The Benji Project has a 5.0-star rating from 10 Google reviews, with reviewers praising its positive impact on youth mental health. The camp is not accredited by the ACA, nor is a state license number provided on the site. Social media handles are @thebenjiproject on Instagram and 'thebenjiproject' on Facebook.
Who thrives here Ages 11–16
Mindfulness in Motion Pride Camp fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given specialty program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 2025 (1 year)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Specialty
- Ages: 11–16
- Hours: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Address: P.O. Box 1487, Port Townsend, WA 98368, USA
- Cost notes: USD. $400, with a pay-what-you-can option. No one turned away for lack of funds.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Mindfulness in Motion Pride Camp
- What ages does Mindfulness in Motion Pride Camp accept?
- Mindfulness in Motion Pride Camp is open to children ages 11–16. 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 Mindfulness in Motion Pride Camp cost?
- Mindfulness in Motion Pride Camp publishes $400/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Mindfulness in Motion Pride Camp's hours?
- Mindfulness in Motion Pride Camp runs 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Mindfulness in Motion Pride Camp?
- Mindfulness in Motion Pride 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 Mindfulness in Motion Pride Camp provide lunch?
- Mindfulness in Motion Pride 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.
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