When Is Camp Beyond?
Camp Beyond will take place in two sessions:
Session One: August 2-8, 2026
Session Two: August 9-15, 2026* *Youth Leadership Cohort takes place during session two

Where is Camp Beyond Located this Summer?
Girl Scout Camp Amahami in Deposit, NY.

Who Is Camp Beyond For?
LGBTQ+ youth ages 12-17.
LGBTQ+ Youth Leadership Cohort ages 18-22.

Camp Beyond includes traditional overnight summer camp adventures in a safe, affirming, environment led by professional staff from within the LGBTQ+ community. Licensed mental health professionals who specialize in the support needs of LGBTQ+ youth and their families are on staff. LGBTQ+ youth are encouraged and supported through various self-expression and self-advocacy activities, peer relationships, and an emphasis on positive self-worth and belonging.

What do I need to bring?
Here is a packing list for Camp Beyond Binary 2026.

A Day At Camp Beyond

Activities Include:

Swimming • Boating • Fishing • Fire Tower Hike • Field Games • Bonfires • Yoga • Arts & Crafts • Pottery • Archery • STEM Lab • Variety Show • Writing Workshops • LGBTQ+ Movie Night • Pride Parade • Gaga Ball • Water Volleyball • Cookouts • Outdoor Education • Plant ID • Foraging • Birdwatching • Theater Games • Karaoke • LGBTQ+ Library • Scavenger Hunt • Board Games • Clothing Swap • Self Care • Building Self-Confidence & Mental Health • Friendships & Connection • LGBTQ+ Professional Staff • Guest Presenters

The Cost of Camp Beyond

Campers sleep in gender inclusive groups of campers. Sleeping accommodations are in bunk houses, in platform tents, or other structures (on a nice night, a hammock for the brave!). Adult Cabin Counselors sleep nearby in staff groups. Camp Beyond’s staff to camper ratio is 5:1 to ensure that campers are safe, cared for, and have great role models throughout their week.

No camper will be turned away based on ability to pay. We have created a tiered pricing structure that will meet the needs of any family hoping to attend. A $50 deposit is required for all reservations:

Tier A, $800 per camper, per session– Closest to TRUEST cost of camp, if you’re able to pay this—please do, as this will help us get more campers to camp!
Tier B, $700 per camper, per session – Partially subsidized cost, representing a $100 subsidy
Tier C, $600 per camper, per session– Highly subsidized cost, representing a $200 subsidy
Tier D, I need to discuss and/or apply for financial aid–$50 deposit required to save your spot

The quality of the camp experience in terms of sleeping accommodations, activities, meals, and snacks and activities are the same, regardless of a family’s cash contribution towards registration.

We thank those who support Camp Beyond’s financial assistance program for their thoughtful generosity in support of LGBTQ+ youth and their families.

To make a donation in any amount, in support of a camper’s registration, please use this secure online form and select the campaign “Beyond”. Together, we create spaces where LGBTQ+ youth may thrive.