Beyond now offers monthly meet-ups…activities and events for LGBTQ+ youth, ages 12-17. Some meetups will include kids ages 8-11, LGBTQ+ young adults 18-22, and families.
Adults may stay and socialize or dropoff and pickup their child. Photo ID required. Extend fun, learning, and connection throughout the year.
Tuesday, October 20 from 3 pm – 6 pm @ Identity Youth Center
206 State Street, Binghamton, NY 13901
Figure drawing with graphic artist Oliver Richardson.
Binghamton artist Oliver Richardson will encourage youth in various figure drawing and graphic illustration styles. Oliver will share his belief that everyone can draw using everyday materials.
Drawing pencils and sketchbooks will be provided for giveaway so youth can continue their practice for enjoyment, relaxation, and self-expression.
Check out Oliver’s portfolio!
RSVP here or just drop by!
Broome County Beyond meetups are presented with generous support from the United Way of Broome County.
Beyond Hooverween
Saturday, October 24 from 7:30 pm – 9 pm @ Camp Hoover
2065 Song Lake Xing Rd., Tully, NY 13159
LGBTQ+ Youth Ages 12-17
Enjoy a spooky – or not-so-spooky – night with costumes (optional), indoor and outdoor games, a “haunted trail”, crafts, cider and doughnuts, candy, music, and Halloween fun at Camp Hoover.
Parents, caregivers, (and siblings) are also welcome!
Free to attend. Suggested donation $5 per family at the door.
RSVP here for Beyond Hooverween.
Optional overnight for $25 – Spend the night at Camp Hoover and connect with friends! Accommodations are a heated lodge with bunkbeds, electricity, and bathrooms inside. Activities will extend into the evening, including a movie and pancake breakfast Sunday morning. Pickup Sunday is by 11 am. LGBTQ+ youth ages 12-17 for the overnight.
Please email Emery Grant at egrant@gsnypen.org with any questions or challenges with registration. Thank you.
Saturday, November 7 – Ithaca Meetup!
Save the date. Details coming soon!
Friendsgiving Potluck with Beyond – Southern Tier Gathering!
Saturday, November 14 from 1 pm – 4 pm
Offices of Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways
2626 State Route 26, Maine, NY 13802
LGBTQ+ Youth and young adults ages 12-22
Caregivers, siblings, and family members are welcome.
Free to attend. Please bring a dish to share or just bring yourself!
RSVP here. Capacity is limited to 30.
Friendsgiving Potluck with Beyond – Central New York Gathering!
Saturday, November 21 from 1 pm – 4 pm
Offices of Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways
960 James St., 2nd Floor, Syracuse, NY 13203
LGBTQ+ Youth and young adults ages 12-22
Caregivers, siblings, and family members are welcome.
Free to attend. Please bring a dish to share or just bring yourself!
RSVP here. Capacity is limited to 30.
Saturday, December 12 from 1 pm – 3 pm – Southern Tier Meetup
Offices of Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways
2626 State Route 26, Maine, NY 13802
LGBTQ+ Youth and young adults ages 12-17
Activity TBD
Adults are encouraged to stay and socialize with other adults or may drop off and pick up their child with photo ID.
Saturday, January 9 from 1 pm – 3 pm – Southern Tier Meetup
Offices of Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways
2626 State Route 26, Maine, NY 13802
LGBTQ+ Youth and young adults ages 12-17
Activity TBD
Adults are encouraged to stay and socialize with other adults or may drop off and pick up their child with photo ID.
