*New!* LGBTQ+ Pride Family Camp Weekend
Friday, June 19 – Sunday, June 21, 2026
All Ages – Families
Solo LGBTQ+ youth ages 12-17 may attend with guardian permission
Camp Amahami, Deposit, NY
$150 per person for 2-Night/3 Day Overnight Camp (3 lunches, 2 breakfasts, 2 dinners included). Financial Aid Available.
Take your pride outside for a fun-filled LGBTQ+ Family weekend where all families are celebrated! Enjoy a relaxing getaway with activities for all ages, guided including arts and crafts, field games, board games, nature exploration, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, community meals and plenty of bonfires. Find a joyful, inclusive space to connect, build community and make lasting memories together in the great outdoors.
Families will stay in single cabins with electricity, bunk beds, and porches. Bathrooms and showers are located inside separate buildings with hot and cold running water, paper products and hand soap provided. Meals take place in Fletcher Lodge and in outdoor settings.
To request financial aid, register and pay the $50 registration fee, then complete the financial aid application.
Email Beyond@nypenn.org with questions.
Presented with generous support from United Way of Broome County.
Camp Beyond Binary August 2026
Session One: Sunday, August 2 – Saturday, August 8, 2026
Session Two: Sunday, August 9 – Saturday, August 15, 2026
for LGBTQ+ Youth Ages 12-17
Camp Amahami, Deposit, NY
$800 per camper per session*
*Financial aid available
Celebrating our fifth summer of Camp Beyond Binary!
Camp Beyond Binary offers traditional overnight summer camp activities in a safe, affirming environment led by professional staff from within the LGBTQ+ community, including mental health professionals who specialize in supporting the needs of LGBTQ+ youth and their families.
LGBTQ+ youth are encouraged and supported through self-expression and self-advocacy activities, peer relationships and an emphasis on positive self-worth and belonging. Download and share a flyer.
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
Note: The following Beyond programs run concurrently with
Camp Beyond Binary:
Rainbow Explorers Overnight Camp for youth ages 8-11 (Session One)
Beyond Youth Leadership Cohort for LGBTQ+ young adults ages 18-22 (Session Two)
Open House, Saturday, July 18 from 11 am – 3 pm
Enjoy a fun day – cookout and activities
Camp Amahami, Deposit, NY
FREE to attend with RSVP
RSVP Beyond@gsnypenn.org
Curious about Camp Beyond Binary? Explore beautiful Camp Amahami and experience a taste of what it’s like to attend our wonder-filled weeklong summer camp of affirmation and adventure.
LGBTQ+ youth ages 8-11, 12-17 and 18-22 will learn more about the camp experience at each age level and enjoy activities led by our Camp Director and staff. Families are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Whether you’re already registered for camp or not, come spend the day with us. Can’t attend camp this summer? Please join us to enjoy a fun day of activities, a cookout, and great company! This will also be our July Broome County meetup, sponsored with generous support from the United Way of Broome County.
Presented with generous support from United Way of Broome County.
2nd Annual LGBTQ+ Youth Leadership Cohort
LGBTQ+ young adults ages 18-22
August 9-15
$450 per person*
The Youth Leadership Cohort at Camp Beyond Binary is designed for older campers who are ready to try something a little different — to step into leadership, build community and help shape what camp can be in the future.
Participants will:
· Co-design and lead activities with other campers
· Practice leadership by shadowing Beyond staff and supporting younger campers
· Reflect on their strengths, interests and values
· Explore what queer leadership means to them personally and in the community
· Create a personal and collective archive of their camp experience through various media Cohort members still get to enjoy the fun of camp— swimming, art house, nature walks and plenty of downtime to relax and just be themselves.
*Cost includes all meals, lodging and leadership/camp activities. Campers will have access to swimming, arts and crafts and all outdoor education options. Financial aid is available.
To request financial aid, register and pay the $50 registration fee, then complete the financial aid application.
Email Beyond@nypenn.org with questions.
*New!* Rainbow Explorers Day Camp
4 Weeks, July 6 – 10, 13-17, 20-24, 27-31, 2026
Monday through Friday from 8:30 am – 5 pm
Ages 8 – 11
Camp Comstock, Ithaca, NY
$350 per camper per week. Financial Aid Available.
Four exciting weeks on the shores of beautiful Cayuga Lake, filled with creativity, friendship, and fun!
Beyond’s LGBTQ+ Summer Day Camp for ages 8–11 offers a joyful, affirming space where kids can be themselves, make new friends, and explore new experiences in a safe, inclusive environment.
Each week features engaging themes—like self-expression, adventure, teamwork, wellness, and leadership—blending play, learning, and community-building. Activities include crafts, outdoor games, archery, fishing, nature exploration, swimming and boating, storytelling, and pride celebrations. Campers will grow self-confidence, practice kindness, and build empathy in a space rooted in Beyond’s mission.
Beyond’s Rainbow Explorers day camp is appropriate for kids ages 8-11 who will benefit from the support of an LGBTQ+ inclusive environment. They may have LGBTQ+ family members, require a space where their gender identity and expression is supported, seek friendships with peers who share similar experiences, or simply feel at home surrounded by LGBTQ+ community. Beyond’s first day camp gives kids ages 8-11 a safe and affirming space to express themselves.
To request financial aid, register and pay the $50 registration fee, then complete the financial aid application.
Email Beyond@nypenn.org with questions.
Cancellation/Refund Policy
Cancellation notifications will only be accepted in writing to info@gsnypenn.org. Refunds for cancellations (less the deposit) are made only if the notification is received by prior the registration deadline, which is two weeks before the start of camp. After the registration deadline has passed, refunds (less the deposit) may only be given if someone on the waitlist can fill the spot. If there is no waitlist, no refund will be issued. A cancellation may qualify for a refund (less the deposit) if the cancellation is due to a qualified medical reason. A written refund request along with a doctor’s excuse must be received within two weeks of the cancellation or program date. Deposits for camps are non-refundable. Please email info@gsnypenn.org with questions or a cancellation request.
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