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What is Camp Beacon?
What is Camp Beacon?
Camp Beacon is Kentucky’s first summer camp for LGBTQ youth. Teens will enjoy a traditional summer camp experience in a welcoming, inclusive environment with their peers.
Camp Beacon is Kentucky’s first summer camp for LGBTQ youth. Teens will enjoy a traditional summer camp experience in a welcoming, inclusive environment with their peers.
Who Can Attend Camp Beacon?
Who Can Attend Camp Beacon?
Our camp is open to LGBTQ+ identifying youth between the ages of 13-17 residing in Kentucky. Our dorms and bathrooms are gender-neutral.
Our camp is open to LGBTQ+ identifying youth between the ages of 13-17 residing in Kentucky. Our dorms and bathrooms are gender-neutral.
What Kind Of Activities Are Available For Campers?
What Kind Of Activities Are Available For Campers?
Our camp facility has zip-lining, equine activities, arts and crafts, and more summer camp staples. We also have special guests and sessions on social-emotional wellness.
Our camp facility has zip-lining, equine activities, arts and crafts, and more summer camp staples. We also have special guests and sessions on social-emotional wellness.
Will There Be Professional Staff At Camp?
Will There Be Professional Staff At Camp?
We have an amazing staff of volunteer camp counselors, as well as mental health professionals on-site for 24/7 assistance. All Camp staff will have undergone a background check prior to camp. Camp Beacon founders and leadership team are unpaid volunteers. The only compensation is a small stipend paid to our on-site youth counselors.
We have an amazing staff of volunteer camp counselors, as well as mental health professionals on-site for 24/7 assistance. All Camp staff will have undergone a background check prior to camp. Camp Beacon founders and leadership team are unpaid volunteers. The only compensation is a small stipend paid to our on-site youth counselors.
Where Is Camp Beacon?
Where Is Camp Beacon?
Our camp is located in Central Kentucy. The exact location is disclosed post-registration for the privacy and safety of campers and staff.
Our camp is located in Central Kentucy. The exact location is disclosed post-registration for the privacy and safety of campers and staff.
When Is Camp Hosted?
When Is Camp Hosted?
July 9-13, 2025 is the next camp!
July 9-13, 2025 is the next camp!
How Much Is Camp?
How Much Is Camp?
We are diligently fundraising so camp can be FREE for all campers! If you wish to contribute any amount to your camp fees, we accept donations through GiveLively. Again, camp is FREE for campers, though if you have the means we gladly accept donations to be able to continue this work.
We are diligently fundraising so camp can be FREE for all campers! If you wish to contribute any amount to your camp fees, we accept donations through GiveLively. Again, camp is FREE for campers, though if you have the means we gladly accept donations to be able to continue this work.
Sponsoring a camper is roughly $700. Every dollar counts when working to create a space for our LGBTQ+ youth and we appreciate your donation.
If you know of any businesses that would be interested in sponsorship, please refer them to us!
How Do I Apply For Camp?
How Do I Apply For Camp?
Whether you are seeking to volunteer, become a part of our staff, or camp with us, all applications can be found here.
Whether you are seeking to volunteer, become a part of our staff, or camp with us, all applications can be found here.
Is There A Day Camp Option?
Is There A Day Camp Option?
There is no day camp option. Campers are expected to stay the duration of camp.
There is no day camp option. Campers are expected to stay the duration of camp.
Can Dietary Restrictions Be Accomodated?
Can Dietary Restrictions Be Accomodated?
We can accommodate most dietary restrictions. The camper registration form will ask for details about your child's dietary needs and a camp staffer can discuss those further with guardians as needed.
We can accommodate most dietary restrictions. The camper registration form will ask for details about your child's dietary needs and a camp staffer can discuss those further with guardians as needed.
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