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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 10–13

Camp True Colors

ALSO Youth

Camp True Colors, hosted by ALSO Youth, offers a free, week-long day camp experience for LGBTQIA+ youth and allies aged 13-17 in Sarasota, focusing on commun...

▌ Editor's read The website alsoyouth.org loads successfully and is the official site for ALSO Youth, which hosts Camp True Colors. Camp True Colors is a free, week-long day camp for LGBTQIA+ youth and allies aged 13-17, held in Sarasota, Florida, as stated on the 'Camp True Colors' page. The program focuses on building community, self-expression, and leadership skills. ALSO Youth is a nonprofit organization, as indicated by their mission and 'About Us' section. The website mentions that all staff and volunteers undergo background checks, ensuring a commitment to safety. The organization has a strong online presence with a 4.9-star rating from 10 Google reviews. Social media handles found are @alsoyouth on Instagram and 'alsoyouth' on Facebook. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory.
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Who thrives here Ages 10–13

Camp True Colors is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. community/rec center programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 10–13
  • Hours: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Address: 2195 Ringling Boulevard, Sarasota, FL 34237, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. Free to attend.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Camp True Colors

What ages does Camp True Colors accept?
Camp True Colors is open to children ages 10–13. 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 Camp True Colors cost?
Camp True Colors doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. USD. Free to attend. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Camp True Colors's hours?
Camp True Colors 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 Camp True Colors?
Camp True Colors 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 Camp True Colors provide lunch?
Camp True Colors 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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