Camp · Aquatic · Ages 14–18 · $2,556/week
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▌ Aquatic · Ages 14–18

ActionQuest

ActionQuest · $2,556/week

ActionQuest offers adventurous sailing, scuba diving, and watersports programs for teens in the Caribbean, British Columbia, and Ecuador.

▌ Editor's read ActionQuest's website loads as a professional camp site, detailing extensive aquatic adventure programs for teenagers. The camp has been operating for over 40 years, founded by Mike L. Walsh, and is a for-profit organization. They explicitly state a 1:5 staff-to-student ratio and mention that all staff undergo background checks. Programs are overnight, focusing on sailing, scuba diving, and watersports in various international locations. Google reviews for 'ActionQuest' show a strong average rating of 4.9 stars from 100+ reviews, with parents frequently praising the transformative experiences, professional staff, and high-quality instruction. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Social media handles found on the site are @actionquest for Instagram and 'actionquest' for Facebook.
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Since 198640+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 14–18

ActionQuest 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 aquatic, 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
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
1986 (40 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Aquatic
  • Ages: 14–18
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 1000 South Pine Island Road, Suite 600, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33324
  • Phone: (954) 527-0660
  • Cost notes: Vega Program: 21 days for $7,670. Other programs and durations available at different costs.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about ActionQuest

What ages does ActionQuest accept?
ActionQuest is open to children ages 14–18. 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 ActionQuest cost?
ActionQuest publishes $2,556/week for the standard session. Vega Program: 21 days for $7,670. Other programs and durations available at different costs. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are ActionQuest's hours?
ActionQuest runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs ActionQuest?
ActionQuest is operated by a private business, with 40 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 ActionQuest provide lunch?
ActionQuest 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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