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Why do 75% of Campers return for another year or more?

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I met some really amazing and very special people that I otherwise would have never crossed paths with. My heart doubled in size in just one week.

Gina Y., Houston, TX

Totally fabulous. …The spirit of Camp is so joyful and fun and silly and accepting all at once.

Daphne B., Hamden, CT

With all the talk about “community,” I’ve never experienced a feeling of gay community anywhere but at ‘Camp’ Camp. That alone is enough of a draw for me.

Bill S., Norristown, PA

Cheers to all who put in such effort to make a safe, wonderful, and fun environment. Flawlessly executed direction and organization. …Extremely well done.

Heather L., Brookline, NH

There is no place on earth like ‘Camp’ Camp, and I feel renewed and light-hearted there in ways I don’t feel at home or in any other community.

Debbie D., Holden, ME

It’s a week I wait for every year.

Michael L., Tucson, AZ

I love this place!

Stephanie V., Exeter, NH

It is the most positive experience I participate in and makes my year!

Michael S., Astoria, NY

I was most surprised at how welcoming, caring, and lovely each and every Camper and Staff member was. …Thank you for continuing to offer this wonderful environment after all these years.

Sage W., New Orleans, LA

I keep returning for the community and sense of peace, love, and all around decency.

Lyndsey F., Santa Rosa, CA

Thanks for continuing to make ‘Camp’ Camp a place for us to relax, unwind and be ourselves!!

Scott T., Chicago, IL

I love the grounds; they are so beautiful and serene. It made it easy to do nothing and just enjoy the nature sounds.

Linda B., Cincinnati, OH

It’s affordable and awesome!

Samantha A., Norfolk, VA

I just love Camp. It gives me the opportunity to totally & literally unplug. No cell phone, no computer… total vacation time for me.

Charles L., Colrain, MA

‘Camp’ Camp is a safe, embracing, loving, exciting, entertaining, outgoing, respectful, joyful, honest space. I cannot pass that up.

Christina K., Lawndale, CA

Loved it!

Todd B., Greensboro, NC

All the evening activities were outstanding. So much fun!

Glynn G., Lowell, MA

Everything was amazing!!!

Gary E., Ogdensburg, NY

It’s like I’ve been recharged. …It is the one place where I can be my truest self. You can’t put a price on that.

Michael G., Brooklyn, NY

Thank you all for the gift of a wonderful week. I appreciate your patience, care, generosity, understanding, attention to detail, hard work, creativity, openness, effort, and LOVE!

Thom H., Salem, MA

The diversity within our community is astounding, and I feel that everyone was welcome…and especially appreciate that the whole age spectrum of our community was included, from the energetic (sometimes scared) kids to our esteemed elders.

Lori M., Merriam, KS

I’ve never had as much fun anywhere as I do at Camp.

Linda R., Manchester, NH

I love the Camp experience and always feel rejuvenated after attending.

Sherron W., Edison, NJ

It is the most fun I have all year. And I love the people.

Michelle R., Brighton, MA

I’ve traveled a lot, and I’ve never found another place as warm and welcoming as ‘Camp’ Camp; not even close!

David P., Endicott, NY

I laughed more in one week than I did all year.

Richard H., Montreal, QC

My friends never stop talking about it, and now I know why!

Jason S., Brooklyn, NY

…one of the most supportive and LGBT-friendly environments I have ever experienced.

Warren H., New York, NY

I learned so much and created some beautiful things in my jewelry and pottery classes. We are very fortunate to have such amazing teachers in all of the activities at Camp.

Barry R., New York, NY

I’m not a terribly social person and large groups can make me uncomfortable. That being said, I never felt safer in a group of people so quickly before.

Shelley D., Nashville, TN

Everyone was so friendly when we first arrived. I was hooked! …’Camp’ Camp feels like home.

Lisa M., Wallingford, CT

I’ve always felt welcome and included at Camp, perhaps more there than in many other places at home.

Jen V., Cincinnati, OH

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.

Nicole Y., Ann Arbor, MI

You have built a wonderful community. …I came away very impressed.

Estelle D., Cambridge, MA

The food was fantastic throughout the week, and there’s always lots of fun things to do all day long.

Tony J., Tampa, FL

All the important things, the take-aways, I got from summer camp as a child remain still as an adult. I get a chance to make new friends, try new things, and rekindle my spirit.

Mary Beth K., Columbia, SC

The food was outstandingly amazing! …I loved that there were so many vegan options.

IlanaRei G., Malden, MA

This place changed my life. I am a better person because of Camp.

Geoff L., Los Angeles, CA

…Everyone made me feel very welcome, from Staff to Campers.

Adam H., Lafayette, LA

The openness of everyone’s attitudes and acceptance was intoxicating.

Brandon W., New Orleans, LA

Camp really is the “Best Time Ever!” Sounds corny, but it’s true.

Wendy H., Raleigh, NC

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Why do 75% of the people who come to Camp return for another year or more?

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Want to experience a little of America's premier summer camp for LGBTQ adults from the comfort & safety of your own home? Well, now you can! That's right: registration for Virtual 'Camp' Camp 2020 is finally open! Click on the link for full details & to REGISTER TODAY!⁠
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Yes, we know we've been off #instagram for awhile.

Yes, we know we've been off #instagram for awhile. And now, when we do return, it's with sad news: 'Camp' Camp will not be taking place this August 23-30 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But STAY TUNED: we're developing a week of virtual summer camp-themed programming for those dates that provides the same great opportunity for connecting with a fun & welcoming LGBTQ community as the live version of Camp. Join us and get a taste of why over 75% of our Campers return to 'Camp' Camp year after year. Don't miss it: it's sure to be the best (virtual) time ever! ... 📸 Tea Dance, #campcamp2016⁠
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It's Saturday. We'll just let y'all caption this o

It's Saturday. We'll just let y'all caption this one. 🤩🤩🤩 ... 📸 Rainbow Jam!, #campcamp2018⁠
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We've been showing adventurous LGBTQ folx just how

We've been showing adventurous LGBTQ folx just how fun an all-inclusive LGBTQ vacation can be since 1997! Join us this August and discover for yourself why over 40% of our Campers have been with us for 5 years or more - and why they all continue to say their week at Camp is the best time ever! #tbt #throwbackthursday ... 📸 Tea Dance, August 2012 (Year 21)⁠
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Sporty, creative, or outdoorsy: whatever you want

Sporty, creative, or outdoorsy: whatever you want the focus of your vacation to be, we've got you covered with over 30 activities each & every day that you can use to create a vacation that's perfect for you. ... 📸 Pickleball, #campcamp2019⁠
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⁠ Our Campers tell us it's the amazingly fun & f

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Our Campers tell us it's the amazingly fun & friendly people they meet at Camp that keep them coming back again & again. Here's one of those 'Camp' Camp people: Pottery Instructor Collette Bailey of Waxhaw, NC ('18-'20). Collette first came to us three summers ago and quickly become our resident Mama Bear, leaving the hubby and kids at home each August since to frolic with all the queers in the woods of Maine, showing us how to turn lumps of clay into fabulous little works of art. We're so glad she found us, and thrilled she'll be back for her 4th summer this August! ... 📸 Opening Circle, #campcamp2019⁠
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Discover the amazing LGBTQ (& ally!) community at 'Camp' Camp for yourself: click on link in bio to register today!⁠
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That time that all that lip-synching you've been d

That time that all that lip-synching you've been doing alone in your bedroom paid off on your vacation. ... 📸 Lip-Sync Throwdown!, #campcamp2019⁠
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"Without a doubt, the amazing 'Camp' Camp communit

"Without a doubt, the amazing 'Camp' Camp community keeps me coming back every year. After 10 years, it's hard to imagine missing the chance to spend a week connecting with so many dear friends." - Kat E., Florence, MA ... 📸 Forest Green Rainbow Group, #campcamp2019⁠
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A lot of things have changed since 'Camp' Camp fir

A lot of things have changed since 'Camp' Camp first started in 1997, but one thing hasn't changed in the past 23 summers: Camp is still one of the grooviest, all-inclusive LGBTQ vacations you'll find! (In other words, we aren't lying when we say it's the best time ever!) #tbt #throwbackthursday ... 📸 Tea Dance, August 2007 (Year 11)⁠
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Staff Member Jay Brown of Houston, TX just can't b

Staff Member Jay Brown of Houston, TX just can't believe y'all still haven't registered for 'Camp' Camp this August. WTH?! Jay will tell you that a week at Camp is the best time ever! Does she look like the type who'd lie to you?! ... 📸 Model Rocket Launch Ceremony, #campcamp2019⁠
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That time the fresh air in Maine made all the fres

That time the fresh air in Maine made all the fresh & delicious 'Camp' Camp food taste even better than you ever thought possible (especially the tres leches 🤩🤩🤩)! ... 📸 Tea Dance Dinner Break, #campcamp2019⁠
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Come & meet your newest friends - the amazingly wa

Come & meet your newest friends - the amazingly warm & welcoming LGBTQ people of 'Camp' Camp! Isn't it time you left your vacation with much more than just great memories? ... 📸Tea Dance Photo Booth, #campcamp2019⁠
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Looking for an all-inclusive vacation that include

Looking for an all-inclusive vacation that includes more fun & surprises than you've had in awhile? You've found it! Join us this August for a week unlike any other with over 200 new friends you just haven't met yet. ... 📸 Afternoon Antics: Color Wars & Water Balloons, #campcamp2018⁠
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Yes, near-constant smiling & laughter are part of

Yes, near-constant smiling & laughter are part of your all-inclusive vacation at America's premier summer camp for LGBTQ adults! ... 📸 Pottery Class, #campcamp2019⁠
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Yes, that's a blacksmithing class. We told you 'Ca

Yes, that's a blacksmithing class. We told you 'Camp' Camp was a vacation unlike any other! ... 📸 Blacksmithing, #campcamp2019⁠
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For over 20 years, we've been introducing LGBTQ fo

For over 20 years, we've been introducing LGBTQ folx from across the country to tons of great friends they didn't even know they had. We can do the same for you! #tbt #throwbackthursday ... 📸 Opening Circle & Camper Games, August 2007 (Year 11)⠀⁠
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Your all-inclusive week at 'Camp' Camp doesn't jus

Your all-inclusive week at 'Camp' Camp doesn't just include over 30 activities each & every day, but a different fun evening social event each night, too! Whether you go to bed early or are up late, we offer something to do from 7am to 12:30am each day, so you can create a vacation that's as full of fun, relaxation & entertainment (and great new LGBTQ friends) as you want it to be. ... 📸: Talent/No Talent Show, #campcamp2019⁠
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We know August seems like it'll never get here, bu

We know August seems like it'll never get here, but, hang in there, summer - and 'Camp' Camp! - will be here before you know it! ... 📸: Adventure Course, #campcamp2019⁠
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Yes, of course, couples are welcome at 'Camp' Camp

Yes, of course, couples are welcome at 'Camp' Camp! About 80% of our Campers each summer are single (or traveling without their significant others), but 20% of our attendees are couples and find we're the perfect vacation to spend as much (or as little) time together as you'd like. ... 📸: Opening Circle, #campcamp2019⁠
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Our newest video - "You're Welcome Here" - is now

Our newest video - "You're Welcome Here" - is now on YouTube! Click this photo via the link in our bio to check it out! (Then REGISTER TODAY to join us in August!) ... 📸: Registration Day, #campcamp2019⁠
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