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Rainbow Camp Plus

DuBois Center · $120/week

Rainbow Camp Plus offers an inclusive overnight camping experience for LGBTQIA+ youth and allies aged 13-18 at the DuBois Center in southern Illinois.

▌ Editor's read The website for Rainbow Camp Plus loads successfully and provides details about the program, which is an overnight camp for LGBTQIA+ youth and allies aged 13-18. The camp is hosted at the DuBois Center, which is a ministry of the Illinois South Conference of the United Church of Christ, indicating a church-based ownership. The DuBois Center has a Google review rating of 4.9 stars based on 100 reviews, with many reviewers praising the beautiful grounds and positive experiences. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. The website does not explicitly mention staff background checks, nor does it provide specific staff-to-camper ratios. Social media handles found are @duboiscenter for Instagram and DuBoisCenter for Facebook. The program focuses on creating a safe and affirming space for its specific demographic.
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Who thrives here Ages up to 21

Rainbow Camp Plus sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right overnight/sleepaway fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Faith-based organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
  • Ages: 0–21
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 2651 Quarry Road, DuBois, IL 62831, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. Cost varies by age and duration (Friday & Saturday or Saturday only). Optional horseback riding available for an additional fee. Scholarships available through UCC churches and financial assistance is also available by contacting the center.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Rainbow Camp Plus

What ages does Rainbow Camp Plus accept?
Rainbow Camp Plus is open to children ages up to 21. 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 Rainbow Camp Plus cost?
Rainbow Camp Plus publishes $120/week for the standard session. USD. Cost varies by age and duration (Friday & Saturday or Saturday only). Optional horseback riding available for an additional fee. Scholarships available through UCC churches and financial assistance is also available by contacting the center. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Rainbow Camp Plus's hours?
Rainbow Camp Plus 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 Rainbow Camp Plus?
Rainbow Camp Plus is operated by a faith-based organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Rainbow Camp Plus provide lunch?
Rainbow Camp Plus 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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