Summer 2024
Camps
Queer and Trans Camp
is designed to support and affirm campers who identify as LGBTQIA+ gaining confidence in themselves through outdoor adventure. Famous Adventures Summer camp provides daily adventures. And Planned Parenthood's Teen Connections empowers campers with information about navigating identity and self-advocacy. ​
Tell me more:
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​QT Camp is made up 12 campers and three adult staff from Famous Adventures (Action camp is 13 campers and two adult staff), plus our visiting partner from Planned Parenthood.
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We travel in a 15-passenger van from the meeting location to our adventure activity in the morning, and our lessons in the afternoon.
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We also visit parks, playgrounds, find sweet treats, etc.
Adventure Camp
Rising Grades 3-7
June 10-14, Mon-Fri, 8:30 am to 3:00 pm
In partnership with Famous Adventures, campers visit Charleston Aquapark, Surfing with Isla Surf School, Scavenger Hunt, day trip to Botany Bay, and Whirin' Waters. We are outdoors all day, rain or shine
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​Each afternoon will feature a lesson from Teen Connection's Get Real: topics are Values, Self-advocacy, Relationship Boundaries, and Gender
Sliding Scale, as you are able:
- Full Cost of Camp is $290
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- Free and reduced price camps are available for all campers. Campers who are able are asked to pay a $50 deposit to hold a space at camp, refunded after you've attended
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Camp Out
​Rising grades 6-9,
June 17-21, Mon-Fri, 8:30 am to 3:00 pm
In partnership with Famous Adventures, campers explore Charleston's most popular destinations: SC Aquarium, IAAM Museum, collaborative art project, and a Scavenger Hunt, while building awareness of our relationships.
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​Each afternoon will feature a lesson from Teen Connection's Get Real: topics are Values, Self-advocacy, Relationship Boundaries, and Gender
Sliding Scale, as you are able:
- Full Cost of Camp is $290
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- Free and reduced price camps are available for all campers. Campers who are able are asked to pay a $50 deposit to hold a space at camp, refunded after you've attended
Action!
​Rising grades 9-12
June 24-28, Mon-Fri, 8:30 am to 3:00 pm
Designed for our LGBTQIA+ high school students who are ready to take action. In partnership with Famous Adventures, campers learn more about Charleston's intersectional history: race, ethnity, gender, and class. Meet with community members and learn about advocacy.
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​Students will have the opportunity to complete Teen Connection's INclued program, and earn $100 - learn more here
- Action! Camp is free to campers, thanks to a generous grant from Alliance for Full Acceptance
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- Campers who are able are asked to pay a $50 deposit to hold a space at camp, refunded after you've attended
Need different dates or grade ranges?
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Our sibing camp, Famous Adventures, provides inclusive programming for grades 1-8 all summer long.
Tell us more about what you'd like to see at QT Camp! kyndra@qtcamp.org