Camp Beyond Binary August 2027

Session One: Sunday, August 8 – Saturday, August 14, 2027
LGBTQ+ Youth Ages 12-17
LGBGTQ+ Youth Leadership Cohort Ages 18-22

Session Two: Sunday, August 15 – Saturday, August 16, 2027
for LGBTQ+ Youth Ages 8-11 and Ages 12-17

Camp Amahami, Deposit, NY
$800-$600 Sliding scale per camper per session*
*Financial aid available

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Dropoff is Sunday from 2 pm – 3:30 pm
Pickup is Saturday from 11 – 12 pm

LGBTQ+ youth are encouraged and supported through self-expression and self-advocacy activities, peer relationships and an emphasis on positive self-worth and belonging.

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 Two)
Beyond Youth Leadership Cohort for LGBTQ+ young adults ages 18-22 (Session One)

2nd Annual LGBTQ+ Youth Leadership Cohort

LGBTQ+ young adults ages 18-22
August 8-14, 2027
$450 per person*
During Camp Beyond Binary at Camp Amahami, Deposit, NY

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.

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.