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What's the Impact of Gender-Inclusive Cabins on Campers' Friendships?

Mon, 10/21/2019 - 09:38
That question was one that I and my collaborator Leila Bighash sought to help answer in our recent study , recognized at the ACA National Conference with the Eleanor P. Eells Award...
Staff helping camper with art worke

What to Know about Demographic Evaluation Questions and How to Make Them Count, Part 1

Tue, 09/03/2019 - 08:05
Wheewww! Summer is about over, if not over for most camps, which means that it's time to reflect on another eventful and exciting season. Along with a bit of a breather, this time...
Brave Trails campers

Why LGBTQ+ Camp Programs Are Important

Wed, 06/26/2019 - 09:37
LGBTQ+ leadership camps allow LGBTQ+ youth to be themselves and feel accepted and loved in a summer camp environment.

Interrupting Isms: What to Do if Campers Say or Do Something "-Ist"

This resource offers advice to summer camp counselors who need to deal with campers saying something "-ist."

The Importance of Camp to LGBT Youth

Fri, 06/22/2018 - 12:53
The month of June holds a very special place in my heart. Warm weather, the joyous arrival of seasonal staff and campers, and of course, LGBT Pride Month. Pride is a time to...

On Bodies, Beliefs, and Bias: Why Respect for Human Rights Is Unnatural

My mother crochets. Over tea in restaurants. In line at the airport. At the movies. If you can breathe there, my mom can crochet there. She crochets for friends, family, and...

Framework for Gender Inclusive Camps - Gender Spectrum

Tue, 03/06/2018 - 11:40

Camp Gender Support Plan - Gender Spectrum

Tue, 03/06/2018 - 11:39

Summer Camp for All: Serving the Need of Trans Campers

In this article, we offer some basic guidance on ways you might address the needs of transgender youth who want to attend your camp.

Checklist for Gender Inclusive Practives at Camp

Wed, 12/06/2017 - 12:33
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