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CampOUT's programming shifts for the winter months to offer unity and connection at a time of year where finding an affirming and joyful community matters to kids more than ever. 

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A full day event that includes a candlelight dinner, multi-denominational activities from the season: crafting stations, hot chocolate bar, community building games, drag show, mindfulness activities, hang out time, and more!  On this day, we unite in strength that we have MADE IT to the darkest day, as we set intentions of hope and promise as each day forward inches towards more light ahead. 

                    NEW THIS YEAR: Unique activities and age-specific groups for our High School participants!

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  THE DETAILS:

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WHO - Our Solstice Event is created as a reunion of previous summer campers from all years and events.

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Registration for RETURNING Campers Opens: November 1st @ 9am  (kids currently in 7th-12th grades)

Registration for NEW CampOUT Campers  Opens: November 15th @ 9am (kids currently in 6th-8th grades) 

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​Most new participants jump right in, as we specifically honor how by gathering as Queer individuals in this world, we are immediately bonded and connected by this experience.  However, this is a one-day event, so it may not be the best fit if your kid is slow to warm to an unfamiliar group (sometimes joining with a friend can help!) or if they are resistant to the idea of attending the gathering. In our summer camps, we have a lot of time to connect with kids to ease reluctance, and in fact have great luck engaging even the most hesitant camper!

 

Feel free to reach out if you are not sure if this is the right match or if your kid needs specific supports to access this event.

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WHAT'S INCLUDED & COST FOR THE DAY - Event Cost: $160 includes lunch, dinner, ceramics & crafts, workshops, cookie decorating, drag show and family tea.  If cost is a barrier to participation, please fill out a Scholarship Request form (at the top of the page) before registering. Limited scholarship funds may be available and we work hard to bring camp into reach financially for each and every kid!

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WHERE - Our winter event is held at a creative space in the Central Eastside Industrial District, in a full city block wide motherland of inspiration filled with a clay studio, circus arts gym, gallery space, printmaking facility and music studio. We hope in visiting this location, campers and families can experience all that this unique space has to offer to youth outside of this one day workshop, where newly made friends can return for year-round LGBTQIA2s+ welcoming creative outlets.  

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WHEN - Solstice Camp is held on the Saturday before the darkest day of the year: December 19th from 11am-7pm.

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WHY....  For the JOY of it all, of course!​​​​​