Portland - Oregon
With art, movement, music, writing, acting, discussion, and nature available to us all for cheap or free, our goal is model how these types of experiences offered at camp are always within reach.
Our hope is to broaden horizons - no experience or skill level is expected, just an open mind! We also honor that every activity offered might not be each person's cup of tea and offer the space for any individual to opt to sit back and observe as a form of participation.
With social needs of our campers also in mind, time is set aside each day for just relaxing, talking, hanging out and enjoying summer.
In this camp, we offer a variety of creative experiences to empower folx to find joy and meaning in daily life.
Summer Camp Runs from 9am - 3pm
9am - Welcome Activity/Structured Hangout: warm up to the day with a short craft or games/puzzels, while socializing
9:30 - Community Circle and Mindfulness practice: (varies with yoga, tapping, short meditation). Snack provided.
10am - Morning Activity: New activity or guest each day of the camp, allowing for returning campers. (dance, painting, community building games, zine making, theater games, among others.)
11:30am - Lunch & Playground Time: Students bring lunch, except the last day where we share a communal meal together. Free play or counselor led activities offered.
12:30pm - Counselor Groups: Journaling, doodling, and small group sharing (campers assigned to one counselor all week with 10-12 kids. Friend requests considered with groups)
1:30pm - Afternoon Activity: Games or art in the park or afternoon activities back at our home base (workshops/special guests, strolling, tree hugging, story telling, and relaxing in the summer sun...hopefully!)
2:30pm - Games and closing circle
2:45-3:00pm - Free play/hangout/pick up
Past Guest Artists/Workshops include:
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SINGING/MUSIC: Portland Gay Men's Chorus (PGMC), Bridging Voices, African Drumming, Violin performance, Punk Rock demo (The Dumpies)
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MOVEMENT: Jefferson Dancers, Bridgetown Stomp, Into-ition Movement (hip hop), Yoga with People's Yoga
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WRITING: Roxy Allen (spoken word), Diaō (slam poetry), daily journaling & cartooning, Multnomah County Library LGBTQ book give-away (annually)
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THEATER: Nick Condon (improv), monologue, stage scenes
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VISUAL ARTS: Acrylic painting, water color, crochet, jewelry making, clay
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WELLNESS & ACTIVISM: Human Rights Campaign, Metro Counselor Danny Cage, Trans Youth Care Collective, Once Upon a Rescue (Equine Therapy)
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DRAG (of course!): Poison Waters, Bolivia Carmichaels, Binkyee Bellflower
The camp location will be shared with families once registration is complete. We are centrally located near Laurelhurst Park, by Cesar Chavez & East Burnside.
We are conveniently near the 20 and 75 bus lines.