ActionQuest Vega, Minerva, etc.
ActionQuest offers adventure-based summer programs for teens in the British Virgin Islands and other global destinations, focusing on sailing, diving, and wa...
▌ Editor's read The ActionQuest website loads successfully and presents a professional image for an adventure travel program. Google reviews for 'ActionQuest' show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 100+ reviews, with themes highlighting excellent staff, transformative experiences, and high-quality instruction in sailing and diving. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Founded by Jim and Anne Stoll, ActionQuest has been operating for over 40 years, indicating significant experience in youth adventure travel. They explicitly state that all staff undergo criminal background checks. ActionQuest offers overnight adventure programs, primarily focusing on sailing, scuba diving, and watersports in various international locations, including the British Virgin Islands. The 'About Us' section details their commitment to safety, experienced staff, and a focus on personal growth through adventure.
⌬
Since 198640+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 11–18
ActionQuest Vega, Minerva, etc. 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 adventure, 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
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Adventure
- Ages: 11–18
- Hours: Overnight
- Address: PO Box 5507, Sarasota, FL 34277
- Phone: (941) 924-6789
- Cost notes: Prices vary by program. Vega program is $7,670 for 21 days. Other programs have different costs and durations.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about ActionQuest Vega, Minerva, etc.
- What ages does ActionQuest Vega, Minerva, etc. accept?
- ActionQuest Vega, Minerva, etc. is open to children ages 11–18. 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 Vega, Minerva, etc. cost?
- ActionQuest Vega, Minerva, etc. publishes $2,557/week for the standard session. Prices vary by program. Vega program is $7,670 for 21 days. Other programs have different costs and durations. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are ActionQuest Vega, Minerva, etc.'s hours?
- ActionQuest Vega, Minerva, etc. runs Overnight. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs ActionQuest Vega, Minerva, etc.?
- ActionQuest Vega, Minerva, etc. 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 Vega, Minerva, etc. provide lunch?
- ActionQuest Vega, Minerva, etc. 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.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare ActionQuest Vega, Minerva, etc. with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Sports summer camps guide · Check coaching style, intensity, safety, and logistics.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside ActionQuest Vega, Minerva, etc..
- ActionQuest · British Virgin Islands · Ages 13–18 · $1,266/week
- Circus Arts Conservatory Summer Camp · Sarasota, FL · Ages 6–15 · $75/week
- Circus Arts Conservatory Summer Camp · Various locations · Ages 6–15 · $325/week
- Adventure Mini Camp · Bee Ridge Park · Ages 5–11 · $186/week
- Bee Ridge Park Adventure Camp · Sarasota · Ages 11–13 · $63/week
- Camp True Colors · ALSO Youth · Ages 10–13
- Circus Arts Conservatory Summer Camp · Sarasota · Ages 6–15 · $325/week
- Compound Boardshop's Skate, Surf and Paddle Camp · Lido Beach · Ages 7–15 · $275/week