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camp 2019: a global celebration of community

July 12, 2019 By Camp Camp 1 Comment

When we ask our Campers what keeps them coming back to ‘Camp’ Camp year after year, we get the same response that first-time Campers give when we ask what surprised them most about Camp: the people. So it’s pretty obvious that the fun & friendly community of LGBTQ people that make Camp an annual destination plays an integral part in that whole “best time ever” thing we’ve got goin’ on!

And ‘Camp’ Camp 2019 isn’t going to be any different. As of July 13th, we have 231 Campers hailing from 33 states here in the U.S., along with three Canadian provinces, the U.K., the West Indies, New Zealand, and the Czech Republic. Ranging in age from 22 to 78, this summer’s Campers will be traveling to southwestern Maine from the following cities & towns around the world:

Amenia, NY
Amherst, MA (2)
Anchorage, AK
Ann Arbor, MI (3)
Arleta, CA
Arlington, MA (2)
Arlington, VA (2)
Asheville, NC
Astoria, NY
Atlanta, GA (3)
Austin, TX (3)
Bayonne, NJ
Bedford, NH
Bethesda, MD
Bismark, ND
Bloomington, IL (2)
Blue Bell, PA
Boylston, MA
Brattleboro, VT
Brewster, MA
Brighton, MA
Bronxville, NY
Brooklyn, NY (7)
Broomall, PA
Bungay, Suffolk, UK
Calgary, AB (3)
Caribou, ME
Cathedral City, CA
Cedar Park, TX
Center Ossipee, NH
Chicago, IL (2)
Cincinnati, OH
Claremont, NH
Clearwater, FL
Colchester, VT
Colrain, MA
Corning, NY
Cranston, RI (2)
Davison, MI
Decatur, GA (3)
Dickinson, TX
Dover, NH (2)
Durham, NC (2)
East Point, GA
Ephrata, PA
Florence, MA
Forest Hills, NY (2)
Fort Bragg, CA (2)
Fowlerville, MI
Goffstown, NH
Goodyear, AZ
Greensboro, NC
Harwich, MA
Hinckley, NY
Hingham, MA
Hollis Center, ME
Hollywood, CA
Houston, TX
Jackson, MS
Jamaica Plain, MA (2)
Julian, PA
Key West, FL
Lakewood, CO
Larchmont, NY
Las Cruces, NM
Lawndale, CA
Lexington, MA
Livermore, CA
Liverpool, Cheshire, UK
Long Beach, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Lowell, MA
Magnolia, NJ
Malden, MA (2)
Mansfield, OH
Marietta, GA
Maynard, MA
Medford, MA (3)
Metairie, LA
Minneapolis, MN (2)
Monroe, MI
Montreal, QC (2)
Mt. Holly, NJ
Nashua, NH (2)
New Bedford, MA
New Orleans, LA (3)
New York, NY (11)
Newark, NJ
Newcastle upon Tyne,
         Tyne & Wear, UK
Newton, MA
Norristown, PA
Norton Shores, MI
Norwich, CT
Nottingham,
         Nottinghamshire, UK
Oakland, CA (3)
Oakland Park, FL
Ocean Grove, NJ
Orlando, FL
Orono, ME
Palm Springs, CA
Peabody, MA
Pensacola, FL
Philadelphia, PA (2)
Phoenix, AZ (2)
Point, TX
Portland, ME (3)
Portland, OR
Poughkeepsie, NY
Prague, Czech Republic
Provincetown, MA
Quincy, MA
Raleigh, NC (2)
Rehoboth Beach, DE
Renton, WA
Richland, WA (2)
Riddle, OR
Roslindale, MA (2)
Saco, ME (2)
Salem, MA
Salisbury, MD
Salt Lake City, UT (3)
San Francisco, CA (2)
Sidney, OH
Slaughter, LA (2)
Somerville, MA
Splendora, TX
St. John’s, West Indies
St. Petersburg, FL
Staten Island, NY (2)
Sunnyside, NY (2)
Tacoma, WA
Tallahassee, FL (2)
Tampa, FL (2)
The Woodlands, TX
Timaru, New Zealand
Topsham, ME (2)
Tucson, AZ
Tukwila, WA (2)
Vancouver, BC
Virginia Beach, VA
Wakefield, MA
Washington, DC (7)
Watertown, MA
Waukegan, IL
Waxhaw, NC
Wellesley, MA
Wellington, FL
West Roxbury, MA (2)
Westford, MA
Wichita, KS
Wilbraham, MA
Wiscasset, ME
Woodside, NY
Worcester, MA
Yonkers, NY (2)
Ypsilanti, MI (4)
Even our Executive Staff – seen here in their 2018 Rainbow Group photo – comes from all over the place! In 2018, they came from Maine, Alaska, Mississippi, California, Louisiana, New York, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, North Carolina & South Carolina.

If you don’t see your hometown listed, there’s only one way to change that: register today! We only have 6 Camper spots still available, but it’s not too late to discover for yourself why so many of our Campers & Staff continue to make ‘Camp’ Camp their annual vacation destination. Join us! (On a budget? Grab one of the last few Staff positions available and come to Camp for as little as $325!)

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the best giveaway ever!

June 1, 2019 By Camp Camp 5 Comments

It’s that time of the year: Pride Month is officially upon us and, to celebrate, we’re once again giving away a week at America’s premier summer camp for LGBTQ adults! That’s right: one lucky person out there will win a FREE week at ‘Camp’ Camp this August 18-25 during our 2019 Best Time Ever Giveaway!

If you’ve always wanted to experience all the amazing activities, fabulous social events, and the fun & friendly LGBTQ community that continue to make ‘Camp’ Camp the best time ever, this may be your lucky year. And it’ll all be FREE!

2018 Giveaway Winner AJ Designer of New Bedford, MA (front row, blowing kisses) has the best time ever at the Tea Dance Photo Booth with a few of his new Camp friends.

This offer comes with absolutely no strings or secret catches. Many of our previous Best Time Ever Giveaway winners are still attending Camp, and almost all of the previous winners returned for at least one more year. Once they discovered for themselves that ‘Camp’ Camp really is the best time ever, they just had to come back for more!

You have absolutely nothing to lose and a crazy-fabulous summer camp vacation with over 200 new LGBTQ friends you didn’t even know you had to gain by entering. Maybe this August will finally be your chance to experience for yourself the most distinctive all-inclusive LGBTQ vacation in the country …and it will be absolutely & positively FREE!

Here are the Giveaway Rules:

  1. Members of the LGBTQ community age 21 & over who have never been to ‘Camp’ Camp may enter the Giveaway. Those who have attended ‘Camp’ Camp in the past or who have already registered or been accepted as Staff for ‘Camp’ Camp 2019 are not eligible.
  2. ‘Camp’ Camp 2019 is August 18-25, so please be sure you are available that week before entering.
  3. The winner will be responsible for their own round-trip transportation to Portland, Maine. The Giveaway only covers your registration fees – a $1675 value – and does not include transportation to & from Maine. Camp will, of course, provide our usual complimentary round-trip transportation between Camp and the Portland International Jetport (PWM) or Portland bus or train stations. If you cannot afford the round-trip transportation to Maine, please do not submit an entry.

To enter, simply complete our easy online Best Time Ever Giveaway Entry Form by midnight E.S.T. on Sunday, June 30. Then, on Monday, July 1, we’ll select one entry at random and one lucky person will get to experience all of ‘Camp’ Camp’s fun & challenging activities, fabulous social events, delicious food – and meet a great community of LGBT people from all across the U.S. & around the world. All for free!

What are you waiting for? Enter now!

Good luck!

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Complete rules & restrictions for ‘Camp’ Camp’s “2019 Best Time Ever Giveaway!” :

  1. The 2019 Best Time Ever Giveaway (the “Giveaway”) is sponsored by ‘Camp’ Camp II, LLC d/b/a ‘Camp’ Camp (“Camp”).
  2. Anyone age 21 & over who identifies as gay, lesbian, bisexual, pansexual, transgender, queer, or genderqueer who are potential first-time Camp attendees are eligible to enter. Those who have attended Camp in any capacity prior to 2019 or who have already registered or been accepted for a Staff position at ‘Camp’ Camp 2019 prior to June 1, 2019 are not eligible.
  3. All entries must be submitted via the Giveaway’s official online entry form before midnight E.S.T. on Sunday, June 30, 2019.  Incomplete entry forms or submissions via other means (e-mail, Facebook posts, text messages, etc.) will not be eligible to win.
  4. All contestants understand & agree that the contact information collected via their Giveaway entry form will be added to Camp’s e-mail marketing lists if it is not already a part of said list. (Camp does not sell or distribute their mailing list to third parties.)
  5. One winning entry will be selected at random on Monday, July 1, 2019 and announced on Camp’s Facebook page and via Instagram. The winner of the Giveway (the “Winner”) will also be notified personally via e-mail and text.
  6. Winner will receive a Discount Code good for a waiver of all registration fees for ‘Camp’ Camp 2019, a value of $1675. This Discount Code is not transferable to another individual and is only applicable towards Camp’s 2019 session from August 18-25, 2019. 
  7. Winner will be responsible for providing their own round-trip transportation to Portland, Maine, as well as any incidental charges (Camp Store purchases, massages, etc.) incurred during their week at Camp. Camp will provide Winner with round-trip transportation between Camp and Portland International Jetport (PWM) or Portland, Maine bus/train stations.
  8. Winner must agree to all Camp rules & regulations, etc. via submission of a 2019 ‘Camp’ Camp Registration Form available either for download or via electronic submission at campcamp.com/register. Winner must submit their registration form no later than July 15, 2019.
  9. Winner, at their sole discretion & request, may exchange the Giveaway’s original Discount Code prize for an alternate Discount Code good for two (2) half-price registrations for ‘Camp’ Camp 2019 valued at $837.50 each. This alternate Discount Code is only valid for a second individual if Winner attends Camp as well. All Giveaway rules & regulations are applicable to this alternate prize option as well.
  10. The Giveaway is currently scheduled to end on Sunday, June 30, 2019; however, Camp reserves the right to extend the deadline for entries and/or the date of Winner selection.
  11. Questions regarding these rules & restrictions – including eligibility and Winner’s rights or responsibilities – may be submitted via e-mail to info@campcamp.com.

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camp gives back 2018

August 4, 2018 By Camp Camp Leave a Comment

Can you believe summer is almost over already?! The only good thing about the end of summer is that it means it’s time for ‘Camp’ Camp once again! In just a few weeks, 234 LGBTQ people from 34 states across the U.S. – as well as Australia, Canada, Germany, the U.A.E., and the U.K. – will all be gathering in beautiful southwestern Maine to have the best time ever!  This summer marks our 22nd season of a fabulously unique week of summer camp activities, fun evening social events, and tons of smiles & laughter with new friends.

Fifty-four of this year’s Campers have been with us for an astounding 10 years or more, including this year’s 15th-Year Campers: Amy Ojerholm of Yonkers, NY; Ben Minish-Malinconico of Bayonne, NJ; Dana Muldoon of Cambridge, MA; Jeff Perrotti of Cambridge, MA; John Michel of Arlington, VA; Scott Ettinger of New York, NY; and Steven Bedenbaugh of Metairie, LA.  We will be donating $100 in each of their names to The Trevor Project in honor of their noteworthy Camp anniversary, a tradition we began back in 2011 when we first had Campers celebrating their 15th year at ‘Camp’ Camp.

The following year we established our annual “Camp Gives Back” campaign which recognizes and supports an organization serving the LGBTQ community through a combination of donations from our Campers & Staff and a pledge of 10% of our Camp Store sales. Past beneficiaries of the campaign include Mainers United for Marriage ($1100 raised in 2012), Cyndi Lauper’s True Colors Fund ($1435 raised in 2013), SAGE (Services and Advocacy for GLBT Elders) ($1888 raised in 2014), Camp Aranu’tiq ($1685 raised in 2015), the National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE) ($1673 raised in 2016), and, last year’s recipient, Immigration Equality ($2090).

America’s current political climate continues to feel increasingly hostile towards many of us in the LGBTQ community. Most recently, certain factions have turned towards working to prevent us from simply forming families through adoption. In recognition of this sad reality, we have decided to do our small part to support those who wish to do so by choosing one of the nation’s leading LGBTQ family advocacy organizations, the Family Equality Council, as the beneficiary of our 2018 Camp Gives Back campaign.

The Family Equality Council, or FEC, works every day to fulfill their vision of a future where all LGBTQ families, regardless of creation or composition, live in communities that recognize, respect, protect, and value them, a world in which every LGBTQ person has the right and the opportunity to form and sustain a loving family, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or the intersection of these characteristics.  And, importantly, they work to realize systems of service and support that are free from discrimination and that maximize opportunities for LGBTQ youth needing permanency and LGBTQ adults seeking family formation through adoption, foster care, assisted reproductive technology, or other means.

If you are coming to Camp this summer, you can help support the FEC simply by buying an extra Camp t-shirt or souvenir or two (or three) in the Camp Store. You’ll also be able to make additional donations to the Family Equality Council via your Cashless ‘Camp’ Camp account.

If you aren’t able to join us this summer, we suggest that you pop over to the Family Equality Council’s website and make a donation. (Be sure to note that you were referred by ‘Camp’ Camp.) Please join us in support of our LGBTQ families and donate today.

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coming together in 2018

July 17, 2018 By Camp Camp 6 Comments

Our 22nd season of ‘Camp’ Camp is just over a month away! LGBTQ folks from around the globe will soon convene in beautiful pine-scented southwestern Maine to enjoy an LGBT vacation unlike any other.

Many Campers who join us for the first time tell us that the most surprising thing about Camp is the great people they meet and the good friends they make during their week at Camp. So it’s not surprising to hear from our returning Campers that it’s the people they meet at Camp that keep them coming back.  Sounds like the people who attend ‘Camp’ Camp play a huge part in making Camp the best time ever, huh?

If that’s true, then our 22nd season of Camp promises to be another amazingly fabulous week! With Campers hailing from 34 different states, as well as Canada, the United Arab Emirates, Germany, Australia, and the U.K., the 214 Campers & Staff confirmed to join us as of July 16th call the following cities home:

Abu Dhabi, UAE (2)
Amenia, NY
Anchorage, AK
Ann Arbor, MI (2)
Arlington, MA
Arlington, VA (2)
Astoria, NY
Atlanta, GA (3)
Austin, TX
Baton Rouge, LA (2)
Bayonne, NJ
Bear, DE
Bedford, NH
Bethel, AK
Birdsboro, PA
Blaine, ME
Brattleboro, VT
Brewster, MA
Brighton, MA (2)
Bronxville, NY
Brooklyn, NY (8)
Broomall, PA
Center Ossipee, NH
Chelmsford, MA
Chicago, IL (2)
Cincinnati, OH (3)
Claremont, NH
Clearwater, FL
Colrain, MA
Columbia, SC (2)
Cranston, RI
Davison, MI
Decatur, GA
Denver, CO (2)
Dickinson, TX
Dorchester, MA
Dover, NH
Durham, NC
East Elmhurst, NY
East Point, GA
Edison, NJ
Endicott, NY
Exeter, NH
Florence, MA
Fowlerville, MI
Goffstown, NH
Goodyear, AZ
Greensboro, NC
Harrisburg, PA
Hartland, VT
Harwich, MA
Hinckley, NY
Holden, ME (2)
Hollis Center, ME
Hollywood, CA
Holyoke, MA
Houston, TX (4)
Huntingdon Valley, PA
Jackson, MS
Jamaica Plain, MA
Kennewick, WA (2)
Key West, FL
Knoxville, MD
Lafayette, IN
Landstuhl, Germany
Lawndale, CA
Liverpool, UK
Lowell, MA (3)
Magnolia, NJ
Malden, MA
Mansfield, OH
Maynard, MA
Medford, MA (3)
Meriden, CT (2)
Metairie, LA
Minneapolis, MN
Montreal, QC (2)
Mt. Holly, NJ
Nashua, NH
New Hartford, NY
New Orleans, LA (4)
New York, NY (13)
Newark, NJ
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
Norristown, PA
Norton Shores, MI
Norwich, CT
Oakland, CA (3)
Oakland Park, FL
Ocean Grove, NJ
Orlando, FL
Palo Alto, CA
Pensacola, FL
Perth, Western Australia
Philadelphia, PA
Phoenix, AZ
Portland, ME
Portland, OR
Provincetown, MA
Quincy, MA
Raleigh, NC (3)
Rehoboth Beach, DE (2)
Richmond, CA
Riddle, OR
Roslindale, MA (2)
Saco, ME (2)
Salem, MA
Salt Lake City, UT
San Antonio, TX
San Francisco, CA
Santa Fe, NM
Santa Rosa, CA
Seattle, WA
Slaughter, LA (2)
St. Mary’s Parish, W. Indies
St. Petersburg, FL
Staten Island, NY
Stone Mountain, GA
Sunnyside, NY (2)
Tacoma, WA
Tallahassee, FL
Tampa, FL (2)
Topsham, ME (3)
Townsend, MA
Tukwila, WA (2)
Vancouver, BC (2)
Walnut Creek, CA
Washington, DC (5)
Watertown, MA
Waxhaw, NC
Wellington, FL
West Warwick, RI
Westport Island, ME
Wichita, KS
Wilbraham, MA
Williamstown, PA
Wilmington, DE
Wilton Manors, FL (4)
Woodside, NY
Worcester, MA
Yonkers, NY (2)
Ypsilanti, MI (7)
Sue’s 2017 Pink Rainbow Group hailed from New York, California, Massachusetts, Colorado, Maine, Canada, and the U.K.

Is your hometown represented? If not, change that by registering today! Limited space is still available (including a few Staff positions if your vacation funds are limited) for you to discover for yourself why our Campers have proclaimed their summer camp vacation at ‘Camp’ Camp to be the best time ever for over 20 years now.

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the best value ever!

June 15, 2018 By Mary Beth K Leave a Comment

Planning a vacation takes time and research, and vacations can be pricey.  We all try to get the biggest bang for our buck when spending our hard-earned money.  As a member of the LGBTQ community, I want to get away, not think about everyday life, and not talk about the political climate if I don’t want to.  This is why I continue to choose ‘Camp’ Camp.  Camp’s value isn’t just a monetary one. It’s really in the experience and the camaraderie. And the bonus is that I don’t have to plan a thing: they do it all for me!

We all know there are a wide variety of options out there when it comes to LGBTQ vacations.  One can visit Provincetown, take a gay or lesbian cruise, or visit a resort that caters to gays or lesbians (at ‘Camp’ Camp I value the friendships I have with everyone, no matter how they identify).  I personally know all these things exist. I’ve researched the cost of those I didn’t eventually experience firsthand and realized – sometimes the hard way – that many of them have hidden costs when you factor in everyday expenses. Which is why I continue to find ‘Camp’ Camp is not only the best bang for my buck but also the most rewarding LGBTQ vacation I have ever had by far.  

Some people might experience sticker stock when they see a week at ‘Camp’ Camp costs $1675. But I quickly found the price is more than worth it.  For one thing, it’s all-inclusive.  Once I show up at Camp, I have a place to stay (a rustic cabin with a basic bathroom shared with a bunch of strangers who become instant friends), my meals are provided (vegan and gluten free options available), and every day I have over 30 activities to choose from (or I can choose to do nothing but hang out at the waterfront if I want). When I add in all the intangible parts of the week – the amazing friends I’ve made, all the laughter that happens – the value skyrockets (By the way, you can actually make and launch a rocket at Camp!)

My first year at Camp was back in 2011.  I flew from Cincinnati, Ohio to vacation alone at this LGBT summer camp I found online.  I chose Camp mostly because I was newly single (again), had vacation time to use (since I certainly wasn’t going anywhere with my ex), and I valued my previous summer camp experiences as both a camper and staff person.  So I packed my bags and soon found myself off to Maine, knowing no one.

I land in Portland, Maine (such a tiny airport!) and begin looking for the van I’d been promised would shuttle me to Camp.  I collect my bags and step outside where I find the ‘Camp’ Camp people hanging out in the grass across the way waiting on the next van.  I head towards the crowd of Campers, since I certainly can’t afford to change my mind now. 

Once at the van, I’m instantly welcomed.  People want to know about me and share their stories in return.  We talk the entire way to Camp, and when I arrive I’m greeted again by smiling Camp Staff at the van, someone helps me with my luggage… and the magic began!

Mary Beth with long-time Staff member Ben Minish-Malinconico at Registration for ‘Camp’ Camp 2017.

I’m not a shy person, but, as I was surrounded by nearly 250 strangers, I initially took the role of observer to see where I fit in.  But the second night at Camp was the annual Barn Dance which could not have come at a better time.  I didn’t need a partner, just the willingness to try something new.  Nearly two hours and multiple dance partners later, my face hurt from smiling so much.  That perfectly timed ice breaker at the beginning of the week continues to be my favorite ‘Camp’ Camp activity.  

As the week evolved, I found myself trying new things and making incredible connections.  I enjoyed yoga, stained glass, pottery, delicious vegan meals, campfires, dancing, and more.  In fact, Camp was so unexpectedly welcoming, I found myself able to step out of my comfort zone and join the Broadway Dance class where 25 strangers were transformed into a dance troupe that performed in Friday’s Talent/No Talent Show.  

Seven summers after I first came to Camp, the activities, friendships, and overall experience of ‘Camp’ Camp continue to make Camp the best vacation I’ve ever found – and one I’ll continue to choose year after year.  My suggestion? Look past any hesitations that Camp’s price tag might initially cause, and look at the value of forming unconditional friendships and a chosen family instead.  Or consider joining Camp’s Staff if the full registration fee simply doesn’t fit your budget, because, trust me, you want some ‘Camp’ Camp in your life!

 

Mary Beth King currently serves as Camp’s Assistant Director. To read more about Mary Beth and the rest of our Executive Staff, click here.

 

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I fell in love with the whole ‘Camp’ Camp community, my new queer family.
Noam A. (he/him), South Burlington, VT

For the first time in my 44 years, I found a place, a people, where I belong. … I march to a different drum. But at ‘Camp’ Camp, EVERYONE does. We are all beautiful, loving misfits, and I was seen, truly seen, for the first time ever. You can go your whole life without ever finding that.

Aletha G. (she/her), Colonial Beach, VA
‘Camp’ Camp is a safe, embracing, loving, exciting, entertaining, outgoing, respectful, joyful, honest space. I cannot pass that up.
Christina K. (she/her), Lawndale, CA
Seeing younger people shout out old people and older people shout out young people. That intergenerational connection always makes me cry. It’s so rare!
Michael G. (he/him), Brooklyn, NY

‘Camp’ Camp is my happy place.

Coco H. (she/her), Hollis Center, ME
This is the most incredible creation of community and culture I believe exists on this planet, and that’s not just for queer people.  I can’t imagine cultivating this type of non-judgmental, loving and edifying space anywhere else.
Chris D. (he/him), Arlington, MA

Camp has become a yearly necessity, like taxes but far more pleasurable!

Thom H. (he/him), Salem, MA

It’s a magical place, made up of the kindest people, the warmest, most supportive culture, offering the funnest activities, in the most beautiful setting, and it is still somehow so much more than that. …if I didn’t return, I would feel like something really special and important in my life was missing.

Anne D. (she/her), Washington, DC
‘Camp’ Camp has woken up the joys of living, of experiencing life, of socializing with people, all sorts of innocence lost with age and work…
Kat L. (they/them), Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
I cannot imagine not seeing this wonderful family every year. Camp has gotten me through some of the worst and has celebrated some of my best times.
Kim S. (she/they), Fowlerville, MI
It really exceeded all expectations!! I can’t really think of much that I would change about my Camp experience, I really liked it all and was impressed by everything. 
Finley W. (they/them), Yorktown, VA
Camp simply recenters me. Makes me remember what’s important in life.
Doug S. (he/him), Arleta, CA
The people and the activities were the best. Everyone was so friendly and open. I just met some amazing people…
Jordan B. (he/him), Halifax, W. Yorkshire, UK
Totally fabulous. …The spirit of Camp is so joyful and fun and silly and accepting all at once.
Daphne B. (she/her), Mashpee, MA
It’s affordable and awesome!
Sam A. (she/her), Chesapeake, VA
This place changed my life. I am a better person because of Camp.
Geoff L. (he/him), Los Angeles, CA
I had a truly life-changing time at Camp last year. The warmth, friendliness, and complete lack of cliqueishness was incredible and addictive.
Zach B. (he/him), New Orleans, LA

I didn’t think I’d get such a substantial emotional return on this investment but this space has really helped me learn to love myself more.

Olivia R. (she/her), Lancaster, PA
I loved having an immediate and deep connection to all Campers, and the sense of family that was ever-present. I’ve never felt so self-confident in my entire life, because the openness of the Campers was so absolute. 
Kevin J. (he/him), Louisville, KY
I love ‘Camp’ Camp! The people, the beautiful place, the amazing sense of community, the fun activities, it’s all a wonderful mix that creates one of the best vacations I’ve ever had.
Elaine B. (she/her), Oakland, CA
I can’t imagine not returning. I love the people and the freedom to be fully myself.
Erich N. (he/they), Armington, IL
Camp has changed the way I feel about myself. It fills my heart with so much love and joy that I can make it through another year in the Heteronormative world. Camp is SO healing.
Clare N. (she/her), Morro Bay, CA
I return to Camp because it’s a week I can recharge, cut off, and be in a puddle of love for the week.
Richard H. (he/him), Sainte-Julienne, QC
It’s one of the few places I feel most seen for who I am and valued for it in a way I don’t feel valued for it in the world all the time. It lifts me up for the rest of the year.
Jon M. (he/him), Brooklyn, NY
Everything was my favorite thing!
Buck M. (he/him), San Francisco, CA
…I gained a community of loving, caring, generous people to share the rest of the journey with.  The comradery, the laughs, the tears… I could never have predicted or expected to be loved and accepted without condition.
Angela F. (she/her), Phoenix, AZ
I’ve traveled a lot, and I’ve never found another place as warm and welcoming as ‘Camp’ Camp; not even close!
David P. (he/him), Camillus, NY
I’m close to my biological family but Campers are my chosen family, however odd and quirky. Every year I look forward to my annual family reunion. But what is becoming more important for me is how Camp gives space to all those loving, odd, quirky folks who find their way to Camp and are finally able to be in such a loving, fun-loving, accepting space.
Ann G. (she/her), Topsham, ME
All the evening activities were outstanding. So much fun!
Glynn G. (she/her), Lowell, MA
…one of the most supportive and LGBT-friendly environments I have ever experienced.
Warren H. (he/him), New York, NY

I laughed and smiled more in one week at ‘Camp’ Camp than in the entire rest of the year. It was so inclusive and supportive and filled with utter joy!

Rick D. (he/him), Washington, DC
It truly is an incredible week: a time to connect with old friends, to make new ones, and to take a breath and go with the flow. A choose your own adventure!
Dustin F. (he/him), San Francisco, CA
It is a week where your face hurts when you leave because you laughed and smiled so much. It is a week that invigorates you and makes you want to carry the acceptance, happiness, honesty and caring to those in our outside worlds.  …I always leave ‘Camp’ Camp feeling like there is hope that the world can become a better place…
Mary Ellen M. (she/her), Birdsboro, PA
…as an adult man living my truth without the fear of judgment was the best thing I’ve ever experienced.
Jeffrey W. (he/him), Sparks, NV
I’ve been to festivals and conventions, and even camp as a kid, and been overwhelmed by the number of people, and felt lost in the shuffle. That didn’t happen here! Returning Campers and Staff, as well as other first-years, were very friendly. I never felt alone or isolated.
Faris Y. (she/her), Ann Arbor, MI
I have never experienced such a sense of community, support, love, candor, and friendship. The queer community and the larger world can be devastatingly brutal at times especially for those of us who already suffer from a lack of confidence or self-worth. I will be forever grateful for finding my kind.
Sean B. (he/him), Reisterstown, MD
Along with the people, Camp gives me a chance to totally & completely unplug. I can relax, something I seldom do for myself. I feel safe at Camp.
Charles L. (he/him), North Easton, MA
This has been an experience of a lifetime. I have no words to describe the amazing experience.  All I have is gratitude.
Jose V. (he/him), Harrisburg, PA
I really found incredible friendships this year. Almost as soon as Camp started, I found a really solid group of new friends in my cabin that felt like I’d known them forever (in addition to my friends from last year!) We laughed, cried, danced, jammed, explored, shared secrets, and supported each other unconditionally throughout the week. My heart felt so full. I can’t wait to see them again next year!
Amber B. (she/her), Lexington, KY
…just do it. It is a life changing experience and you will not regret it. I flew 24 hours to get there, so worth every moment.
Brett P. (he/him), S. Perth, Australia
Ever since I set foot at Camp in 2023, I knew this was going to be home for me. The people, the connections, the vulnerability, the joy, the laughter, the tears — it all keeps me coming back. Nothing else in the world compares to this week.
Kat T.R. (they/them), East Boston, MA
…I truly feel wanted & like I am part of this family. Camp has enveloped me in love and shows me that I am valuable just as I am – no strings attached.
Collette B. (she/her), Waxhaw, NC
The people and the community are always what bring me back.
Amy P. (she/her), Claremont, NH
My friends never stop talking about it, and now I know why!
Jason S. (he/him), Brooklyn, NY
I LOVE the people, the activities, the sincerity in everyone in their genuine desire to be free and authentic.
Joe S. (he/him), Enterprise, AL
I was really able to just relax and be social when I wanted to and be in solitude when I needed. No pressure to do anything. All the smiles and hellos and laughing. Something I miss in everyday life.
Rick R. (he/him), Sacramento, CA
The summer camp experience itself was everything I hoped it would be, and the people were beyond my wildest expectations. I have never felt so free.
B B. (they/them), Gallatin Gateway, MT

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Celebrate with @campcampbte at @worldpridedc today and tomorrow (June 7th & 8th) at #pride2025! Come get a boost of #queerjoy and energy as we begin the countdown to `Camp` Camp this August - it`s less than 10 weeks away!

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🎉 We’re all set-up and ready to go! 🎉 

Celebrate with @campcampbte at @worldpridedc today and tomorrow (June 7th & 8th) at #pride2025! Come get a boost of #queerjoy and energy as we begin the countdown to 'Camp' Camp this August - it's less than 10 weeks away!

🏳️‍⚧️ Find Us At World Pride DC 🏳️‍🌈
Color Zone: 🧡ORANGE🧡
Booth # O113
Location: Just West of 6th ST NW 
(between 6th & 7th ST NW)

When: June 7-8th from Noon to 7pm

#WorldPride2025 #WorldPrideDC #adultsummercamp #pridemonth #LGBTQTravelers #lgbtqia #besttimeever
#lgbtqia🌈 #transgender #transpride #transnb #gay #gaypride #gaycation #gaysofig #lesbian #lesbiantravels #lesbiansofig #queersover30 #queersover40 #queersofig #queerculture #genderqueerpride #gendernonconforming #bisexualsofig #nonbinary #asexual @capitalpridedc

Celebrate with @campcampbte at @worldpridedc in Washington DC this Saturday & Sunday! Hang out with us while we gather at #pride2025. 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

Color Zone: 🧡 ORANGE 🧡
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Located on Pennsylvania Ave NE between 6th ST NW & 7th ST NW
When: June 7-8th from Noon to 7pm
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Celebrate with @campcampbte at @worldpridedc in Washington DC this Saturday & Sunday! Hang out with us while we gather at #pride2025. 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

Color Zone: 🧡 ORANGE 🧡
Booth Number: O113
Located on Pennsylvania Ave NE between 6th ST NW & 7th ST NW
When: June 7-8th from Noon to 7pm
*location is approximate on map

#WorldPride2025 #WorldPrideDC #adultsummercamp #pridemonth  #LGBTQTravelers #lgbtqia #besttimeever 
#lgbtqia🌈 #transgender #transpride #transnb #gay #gaypride #gaycation #gaysofig #lesbian #lesbiantravels #lesbiansofig #queersover30 #queersover40 #queersofig #queerculture #genderqueerpride #gendernonconforming #bisexualsofig #nonbinary #asexual @capitalpridedc

At `Camp` Camp, we believe in building strong, supportive friendships... and some folks take that quite literally! It`s hard to stop laughing and smiling all week, making a community that will last you a lifetime.

Click on link in bio to learn more & REGISTER TODAY!

Join us this August 14th to 21st for the 27th year of America`s Premier Summer Camp for LGBTQ+ Adults and discover for yourself the all-inclusive queer vacation that offers more than you can imagine.⁠

📸 Talent/No Talent, `Camp` Camp 2024 (Year 26)

#adultsummercamp #pridemonth #pride2024 #pride🏳️‍🌈 #lgbtqpride #lgbtqcommunity #lgbtqtravelers #lgbtqia🌈 #transgender #transpride #transnb #gay #gaypride #gaycation #gaysofig #lesbian #lesbiantravels #lesbiansofig #queersover30 #queersover40 #queersofig #queerculture #genderqueerpride #gendernonconforming #bisexualsofig #nonbinary #asexual

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At 'Camp' Camp, we believe in building strong, supportive friendships... and some folks take that quite literally! It's hard to stop laughing and smiling all week, making a community that will last you a lifetime.

Click on link in bio to learn more & REGISTER TODAY!

Join us this August 14th to 21st for the 27th year of America's Premier Summer Camp for LGBTQ+ Adults and discover for yourself the all-inclusive queer vacation that offers more than you can imagine.⁠

📸 Talent/No Talent, 'Camp' Camp 2024 (Year 26)

#adultsummercamp #pridemonth #pride2024 #pride🏳️‍🌈 #lgbtqpride #lgbtqcommunity #lgbtqtravelers #lgbtqia🌈 #transgender #transpride #transnb #gay #gaypride #gaycation #gaysofig #lesbian #lesbiantravels #lesbiansofig #queersover30 #queersover40 #queersofig #queerculture #genderqueerpride #gendernonconforming #bisexualsofig #nonbinary #asexual

Get ready for a week filled with fun and games! From team sports to late night board games to relaxing at the waterfront, there`s something for everyone to enjoy - including our very popular Rainbow Warriors: Color War!

🤍🩷🩵🖤🤎❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

Click on link in bio to learn more & REGISTER TODAY!

Join us this August 14th to 21st at America`s Premier Summer Camp for LGBTQ+ Adults and discover for yourself why our Campers say their week at Camp is the BEST TIME EVER!⁠

📸 Rainbow Warriors: Color War, `Camp` Camp 2024 (Year 26)

#adultsummercamp #pridemonth #pride2024 #pride🏳️‍🌈 #lgbtqpride #lgbtqcommunity #lgbtqtravelers #lgbtqia🌈 #transgender #transpride #transnb #gay #gaypride #gaycation #gaysofig #lesbian #lesbiantravels #lesbiansofig #queersover30 #queersover40 #queersofig #queerculture #genderqueerpride #gendernonconforming #bisexualsofig #nonbinary #asexual

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Get ready for a week filled with fun and games! From team sports to late night board games to relaxing at the waterfront, there's something for everyone to enjoy - including our very popular Rainbow Warriors: Color War!

🤍🩷🩵🖤🤎❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

Click on link in bio to learn more & REGISTER TODAY!

Join us this August 14th to 21st at America's Premier Summer Camp for LGBTQ+ Adults and discover for yourself why our Campers say their week at Camp is the BEST TIME EVER!⁠

📸 Rainbow Warriors: Color War, 'Camp' Camp 2024 (Year 26)

#adultsummercamp #pridemonth #pride2024 #pride🏳️‍🌈 #lgbtqpride #lgbtqcommunity #lgbtqtravelers #lgbtqia🌈 #transgender #transpride #transnb #gay #gaypride #gaycation #gaysofig #lesbian #lesbiantravels #lesbiansofig #queersover30 #queersover40 #queersofig #queerculture #genderqueerpride #gendernonconforming #bisexualsofig #nonbinary #asexual

🎨 From arts and crafts to kayaking, there`s something for everyone at `Camp` Camp! 🛶 There`s no shortage of things to do (or not) at Camp! Head over to pottery or stained glass in the morning and then go lounge at the waterfront with a good book - your activity schedule is completely up to you!

Click on link in bio to learn more & REGISTER TODAY!

Join us this summer, August 14th to 21st, at America`s Premier Summer Camp for LGBTQ+ Adults and discover for yourself why our Campers say their week at Camp is the BEST TIME EVER!⁠

📸 Kayaking, ‘Camp’ Camp 2024 (Year 26)

#adultsummercamp #pridemonth #pride2024 #pride🏳️‍🌈 #lgbtqpride #lgbtqcommunity #lgbtqtravelers #lgbtqia🌈 #transgender #transpride #transnb #gay #gaypride #gaycation #gaysofig #lesbian #lesbiantravels #lesbiansofig #queersover30 #queersover40 #queersofig #queerculture #genderqueerpride #gendernonconforming #bisexualsofig #nonbinary #asexual

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🎨 From arts and crafts to kayaking, there's something for everyone at 'Camp' Camp! 🛶 There's no shortage of things to do (or not) at Camp! Head over to pottery or stained glass in the morning and then go lounge at the waterfront with a good book - your activity schedule is completely up to you!

Click on link in bio to learn more & REGISTER TODAY!

Join us this summer, August 14th to 21st, at America's Premier Summer Camp for LGBTQ+ Adults and discover for yourself why our Campers say their week at Camp is the BEST TIME EVER!⁠

📸 Kayaking, ‘Camp’ Camp 2024 (Year 26)

#adultsummercamp #pridemonth #pride2024 #pride🏳️‍🌈 #lgbtqpride #lgbtqcommunity #lgbtqtravelers #lgbtqia🌈 #transgender #transpride #transnb #gay #gaypride #gaycation #gaysofig #lesbian #lesbiantravels #lesbiansofig #queersover30 #queersover40 #queersofig #queerculture #genderqueerpride #gendernonconforming #bisexualsofig #nonbinary #asexual

When the sun sets, the fun continues at `Camp` Camp! With different events every night from stargazing on lake boat cruises, to laughs & stories around the campfire to dancing with friends - it`s truly magical! ✨

Click on link in bio to learn more & REGISTER TODAY!

Join us this August 14-21 for the 27th year of America`s Premier Summer Camp for LGBTQ+ Adults and discover for yourself the all-inclusive queer vacation that offers more than you can imagine.⁠

📸 `Camp` Camp Dance Dance, `Camp` Camp 2024 (Year 26)

#adultsummercamp #pridemonth #pride2024 #pride🏳️‍🌈 #lgbtqpride #lgbtqcommunity #lgbtqtravelers #lgbtqia🌈 #transgender #transpride #transnb #gay #gaypride #gaycation #gaysofig #lesbian #lesbiantravels #lesbiansofig #queersover30 #queersover40 #queersofig #queerculture #genderqueerpride #gendernonconforming #bisexualsofig #nonbinary #asexual

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When the sun sets, the fun continues at 'Camp' Camp! With different events every night from stargazing on lake boat cruises, to laughs & stories around the campfire to dancing with friends - it's truly magical! ✨

Click on link in bio to learn more & REGISTER TODAY!

Join us this August 14-21 for the 27th year of America's Premier Summer Camp for LGBTQ+ Adults and discover for yourself the all-inclusive queer vacation that offers more than you can imagine.⁠

📸 'Camp' Camp Dance Dance, 'Camp' Camp 2024 (Year 26)

#adultsummercamp #pridemonth #pride2024 #pride🏳️‍🌈 #lgbtqpride #lgbtqcommunity #lgbtqtravelers #lgbtqia🌈 #transgender #transpride #transnb #gay #gaypride #gaycation #gaysofig #lesbian #lesbiantravels #lesbiansofig #queersover30 #queersover40 #queersofig #queerculture #genderqueerpride #gendernonconforming #bisexualsofig #nonbinary #asexual

Let your creativity burst at the seams! New to our activity schedule last summer - quilting (and sewing classes too)! Our Campers were able to learn and then create a variety of sewn projects, including multiple types of quilt pattern blocks.

Click on link in bio to learn more & REGISTER TODAY!

Join us this August 14th to 21st summer at America`s Premier Summer Camp for LGBTQ+ Adults and discover for yourself why our Campers say their week at Camp is the BEST TIME EVER!⁠

📸 Quilting `Camp` Camp 2024 (Year 26)

#adultsummercamp #pridemonth #pride2024 #pride🏳️‍🌈 #lgbtqpride #lgbtqcommunity #lgbtqtravelers #lgbtqia🌈 #transgender #transpride #transnb #gay #gaypride #gaycation #gaysofig #lesbian #lesbiantravels #lesbiansofig #queersover30 #queersover40 #queersofig #queerculture #genderqueerpride #gendernonconforming #bisexualsofig #nonbinary #asexual

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Let your creativity burst at the seams! New to our activity schedule last summer - quilting (and sewing classes too)! Our Campers were able to learn and then create a variety of sewn projects, including multiple types of quilt pattern blocks.

Click on link in bio to learn more & REGISTER TODAY!

Join us this August 14th to 21st summer at America's Premier Summer Camp for LGBTQ+ Adults and discover for yourself why our Campers say their week at Camp is the BEST TIME EVER!⁠

📸 Quilting 'Camp' Camp 2024 (Year 26)

#adultsummercamp #pridemonth #pride2024 #pride🏳️‍🌈 #lgbtqpride #lgbtqcommunity #lgbtqtravelers #lgbtqia🌈 #transgender #transpride #transnb #gay #gaypride #gaycation #gaysofig #lesbian #lesbiantravels #lesbiansofig #queersover30 #queersover40 #queersofig #queerculture #genderqueerpride #gendernonconforming #bisexualsofig #nonbinary #asexual

🎤 Our Talent/No Talent show is always a highlight! 🪄 From singing to variety acts to... talents that will leave you speechless! Our Campers leave it all - and then some on the stage every year!

Click on link in bio to learn more & REGISTER TODAY!

End your summer a lot of laughs this August 14-21 for the 27th summer of America`s Premier Camp for LGBTQ+ Adults and discover for yourself why our Campers say their week at Camp is the best time ever!⁠ ⁠

📸 Talent/No Talent Show, `Camp` Camp 2024 (Year 26)

#adultsummercamp #pridemonth #pride2024 #pride🏳️‍🌈 #lgbtqpride #lgbtqcommunity #lgbtqtravelers #lgbtqia🌈 #transgender #transpride #transnb #gay #gaypride #gaycation #gaysofig #lesbian #lesbiantravels #lesbiansofig #queersover30 #queersover40 #queersofig #queerculture #genderqueerpride #gendernonconforming #bisexualsofig #nonbinary #asexual

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🎤 Our Talent/No Talent show is always a highlight! 🪄 From singing to variety acts to... talents that will leave you speechless! Our Campers leave it all - and then some on the stage every year!

Click on link in bio to learn more & REGISTER TODAY!

End your summer a lot of laughs this August 14-21 for the 27th summer of America's Premier Camp for LGBTQ+ Adults and discover for yourself why our Campers say their week at Camp is the best time ever!⁠ ⁠

📸 Talent/No Talent Show, 'Camp' Camp 2024 (Year 26)

#adultsummercamp #pridemonth #pride2024 #pride🏳️‍🌈 #lgbtqpride #lgbtqcommunity #lgbtqtravelers #lgbtqia🌈 #transgender #transpride #transnb #gay #gaypride #gaycation #gaysofig #lesbian #lesbiantravels #lesbiansofig #queersover30 #queersover40 #queersofig #queerculture #genderqueerpride #gendernonconforming #bisexualsofig #nonbinary #asexual

Re-experience your childhood favorite summer camp activities or try them for the first time at `Camp` Camp! Choose from over 30 daily activities, challenge yourself with new skills, plus make lifelong memories along the way. 🎯

Click on link in bio to learn more & REGISTER TODAY!

Join us this summer August 14th to 21st at America`s Premier Summer Camp for LGBTQ+ Adults and discover for yourself why our Campers say their week at Camp is the BEST TIME EVER!⁠

📸 Archery, `Camp` Camp 2024 (Year 26)

#adultsummercamp #pridemonth #pride2024 #pride🏳️‍🌈 #lgbtqpride #lgbtqcommunity #lgbtqtravelers #lgbtqia🌈 #transgender #transpride #transnb #gay #gaypride #gaycation #gaysofig #lesbian #lesbiantravels #lesbiansofig #queersover30 #queersover40 #queersofig #queerculture #genderqueerpride #gendernonconforming #bisexualsofig #nonbinary #asexual

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Re-experience your childhood favorite summer camp activities or try them for the first time at 'Camp' Camp! Choose from over 30 daily activities, challenge yourself with new skills, plus make lifelong memories along the way. 🎯

Click on link in bio to learn more & REGISTER TODAY!

Join us this summer August 14th to 21st at America's Premier Summer Camp for LGBTQ+ Adults and discover for yourself why our Campers say their week at Camp is the BEST TIME EVER!⁠

📸 Archery, 'Camp' Camp 2024 (Year 26)

#adultsummercamp #pridemonth #pride2024 #pride🏳️‍🌈 #lgbtqpride #lgbtqcommunity #lgbtqtravelers #lgbtqia🌈 #transgender #transpride #transnb #gay #gaypride #gaycation #gaysofig #lesbian #lesbiantravels #lesbiansofig #queersover30 #queersover40 #queersofig #queerculture #genderqueerpride #gendernonconforming #bisexualsofig #nonbinary #asexual

Have you registered for `Camp` Camp 2025 yet?! In only 4 MONTHS 😍 we`ll once again be together enjoying the fresh Maine air, warm sunshine, and that electric queer energy that we`re all craving right now.

Spots are filling up fast, so visit our website - click on link in bio for more details and to REGISTER TODAY!

Join us this August 14-21 for the 27th year of America`s Premier Summer Camp for LGBTQ+ Adults and discover for yourself the all-inclusive queer vacation that offers more than you can imagine.⁠

📸 Opening Day - Camper Games, `Camp` Camp 2024 (Year 26)

#adultsummercamp #pridemonth #pride2024 #pride🏳️‍🌈 #lgbtqpride #lgbtqcommunity #lgbtqtravelers #lgbtqia🌈 #transgender #transpride #transnb #gay #gaypride #gaycation #gaysofig #lesbian #lesbiantravels #lesbiansofig #queersover30 #queersover40 #queersofig #queerculture #genderqueerpride #gendernonconforming #bisexualsofig #nonbinary #asexual

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Have you registered for 'Camp' Camp 2025 yet?! In only 4 MONTHS 😍 we'll once again be together enjoying the fresh Maine air, warm sunshine, and that electric queer energy that we're all craving right now.

Spots are filling up fast, so visit our website - click on link in bio for more details and to REGISTER TODAY!

Join us this August 14-21 for the 27th year of America's Premier Summer Camp for LGBTQ+ Adults and discover for yourself the all-inclusive queer vacation that offers more than you can imagine.⁠

📸 Opening Day - Camper Games, 'Camp' Camp 2024 (Year 26)

#adultsummercamp #pridemonth #pride2024 #pride🏳️‍🌈 #lgbtqpride #lgbtqcommunity #lgbtqtravelers #lgbtqia🌈 #transgender #transpride #transnb #gay #gaypride #gaycation #gaysofig #lesbian #lesbiantravels #lesbiansofig #queersover30 #queersover40 #queersofig #queerculture #genderqueerpride #gendernonconforming #bisexualsofig #nonbinary #asexual

🌈 Join us for a week of fun, friendship, and unforgettable memories. Whether you`re a first-timer or a returning Camper - we can`t wait to welcome you in August! 🦄✨

Click on link in bio to learn more & REGISTER TODAY!

The incredible LGBTQ+ community of `Camp` Camp is waiting to welcome you this August 14th to 21st, at America`s Premier Summer Camp for LGBTQ+ Adults. Don`t just take our word: our Campers have been calling their week at `Camp` Camp the "BEST TIME EVER!" since 1997!

📸 Tea Dance, ‘Camp’ Camp 2024 (Year 26)

#adultsummercamp #pridemonth #pride2024 #pride🏳️‍🌈 #lgbtqpride #lgbtqcommunity #lgbtqtravelers #lgbtqia🌈 #transgender #transpride #transnb #gay #gaypride #gaycation #gaysofig #lesbian #lesbiantravels #lesbiansofig #queersover30 #queersover40 #queersofig #queerculture #genderqueerpride #gendernonconforming #bisexualsofig #nonbinary #asexual

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🌈 Join us for a week of fun, friendship, and unforgettable memories. Whether you're a first-timer or a returning Camper - we can't wait to welcome you in August! 🦄✨ 

Click on link in bio to learn more & REGISTER TODAY!

The incredible LGBTQ+ community of 'Camp' Camp is waiting to welcome you this August 14th to 21st, at America's Premier Summer Camp for LGBTQ+ Adults. Don't just take our word: our Campers have been calling their week at 'Camp' Camp the "BEST TIME EVER!" since 1997!

📸 Tea Dance, ‘Camp’ Camp 2024 (Year 26)

#adultsummercamp #pridemonth #pride2024 #pride🏳️‍🌈 #lgbtqpride #lgbtqcommunity #lgbtqtravelers #lgbtqia🌈 #transgender #transpride #transnb #gay #gaypride #gaycation #gaysofig #lesbian #lesbiantravels #lesbiansofig #queersover30 #queersover40 #queersofig #queerculture #genderqueerpride #gendernonconforming #bisexualsofig #nonbinary #asexual

Have you signed up for `Camp` Camp 2024 yet!? Before you know it, we`ll all be traveling to beautiful central Maine for the 26th summer of laughs, friends, fantastic food, and more activities than you can imagine. ⁠
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Join us this August 11-18 for the 26th Season of America`s Premier Summer Camp for LGBTQ+ Adults and discover for yourself why our Campers say their week at Camp is the best time ever!⁠
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📸: Registration, `Camp` Camp 2023 (Year 25)⁠
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Have you signed up for 'Camp' Camp 2024 yet!? Before you know it, we'll all be traveling to beautiful central Maine for the 26th summer of laughs, friends, fantastic food, and more activities than you can imagine. ⁠
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Join us this August 11-18 for the 26th Season of America's Premier Summer Camp for LGBTQ+ Adults and discover for yourself why our Campers say their week at Camp is the best time ever!⁠
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📸: Registration, 'Camp' Camp 2023 (Year 25)⁠
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Our mission: To provide a welcoming and safe space in a beautiful, natural setting where LGBTQ+ adults may enjoy creative, social, outdoor, group and/or individual activities of their own choosing, and which fosters a sense of community.

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Camp has changed the way I feel about myself. It fills my heart with so much love and joy that I can make it through another year in the Heteronormative world. Camp is SO healing.
Clare N. (she/her), Morro Bay, CA
Seeing younger people shout out old people and older people shout out young people. That intergenerational connection always makes me cry. It’s so rare!
Michael G. (he/him), Brooklyn, NY
Along with the people, Camp gives me a chance to totally & completely unplug. I can relax, something I seldom do for myself. I feel safe at Camp.
Charles L. (he/him), North Easton, MA
This is the most incredible creation of community and culture I believe exists on this planet, and that’s not just for queer people.  I can’t imagine cultivating this type of non-judgmental, loving and edifying space anywhere else.
Chris D. (he/him), Arlington, MA
It really exceeded all expectations!! I can’t really think of much that I would change about my Camp experience, I really liked it all and was impressed by everything. 
Finley W. (they/them), Yorktown, VA
I can’t imagine not returning. I love the people and the freedom to be fully myself.
Erich N. (he/they), Armington, IL
…one of the most supportive and LGBT-friendly environments I have ever experienced.
Warren H. (he/him), New York, NY
…as an adult man living my truth without the fear of judgment was the best thing I’ve ever experienced.
Jeffrey W. (he/him), Sparks, NV
I cannot imagine not seeing this wonderful family every year. Camp has gotten me through some of the worst and has celebrated some of my best times.
Kim S. (she/they), Fowlerville, MI
The summer camp experience itself was everything I hoped it would be, and the people were beyond my wildest expectations. I have never felt so free.
B B. (they/them), Gallatin Gateway, MT

 

 

 

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View the 'Camp' Camp brochure and learn about the LGBTQ+ summer vacation camp for gays, lesbians and bisexuals.

Why do 75% of the people who come to Camp return for another year or more? There are a million little reasons ‘Camp’ Camp has earned its tagline “Best Time Ever!” but this brochure gives you 7 big ones!

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Color Wars • Volleyball • Hiking Trips • Tennis • Lawn Sports and more...
Color Wars • Volleyball • Hiking Trips • Tennis • Lawn Sports and more...

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Barn Dance • Dance Classes • Tea Dance • Aerobics • Broadway Dance and more...
Barn Dance • Dance Classes • Tea Dance • Aerobics • Broadway Dance and more...

chill

Swimming & Sunning • Canoeing & Kayaking • Nature Ambles
• Yoga • Meditation and more...
Swimming & Sunning • Canoeing & Kayaking • Nature Ambles • Yoga • Meditation and more...

stretch

Talent/No Talent Show • Ropes Course • Morning Swim • Lip-Sync Throwdown! and more...
Talent/No Talent Show • Ropes Course • Morning Swim • Lip-Sync Throwdown! and more...

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