LGBTQ+ Family Campout: New England
September 8-10, 2023
With our annual family camping weekend selling out in under twelve hours, we decided to hit replay and do it all over again. For the first time ever, we’re excited to offer a SECOND LGBTQ+ Family Campout - this is open to anyone in our community who identifies as LGBTQ+ and their queer or ally family members. A full weekend of camping, group meals, games, day hikes and activities, and a huge fire pit each night.
Our LGBTQ+ Family Campout is a great way to meet other families like yours, make friends, share stories, and have some good old-fashioned fun!
We define an LGBTQ+ Family as a family where any member of the family (adult or child) identifies as lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, pansexual, trans, non-binary, gender non-conforming, or more. This weekend is for any and all members of your family - kids, parents, grandparents, care-givers.
This will be a weekend of fun, swimming, hiking, endless play, grilling, connecting to other families, sleeping under the stars, s'mores, and so much more! This event is ‘BYOB’ - we ask all those who choose to drink to do so responsibly and with others in mind.
In addition to tent camping, some indoor sleeping options are available at additional cost to those who prefer to not sleep outside. Indoor space is limited and is first come, first served. There is a place during registration for you to denote interest in tent camping or renting an indoor space. After registration, we will contact you about how to book these accommodations.
Activity Level 1: Beginner-friendly, but plenty of opportunities for hiking around Basecamp and swimming in the river or pond, yard games, fire pits, etc.
GENERAL INFO
Location: Basecamp at Beaver Falls, Halifax, VT (Wabanaki and Elnu Abenaki Lands)
Start Date: September 8, 2023
End Date: September 10, 2023
Cost: $50 - $100/person for families of 4 or less; $20-$70/person for families of five or more (for camping in the field*) - sliding scale
Estimated value: $70 per person
To find out where you fall best in our sliding scale, see the “Why does this trip cost money?” dropdown below.
*Indoor rooms can be reserved for an additional $50/person/night, book here.
Includes: Food, activities and supplies, campsites, all Basecamp amenities
Doesn't Include: Carpool to Basecamp, personal items, clothing, boots, toiletries, flights
COVID SAFETY
- Proof of vaccination
- Masks are not required during this event, however they are welcomed if wearing one allows you to better engage with the group
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Our sliding scale is meant to make our trips and events more accessible for those who experience financial barriers, are looking for reparations pricing, and/or have high travel expenses. Paying a higher amount allows us to provide more opportunities to others. Paying a smaller amount is recommended for those who would not otherwise be able to afford the estimated value. Please choose an amount that you will be able to pay, but will not hinder your ability to afford food, housing, etc. By paying as much as you can, we are able to serve more of our community members.
Our sliding scale recommendation:
- Low: Yearly income $30,000 or under, struggles to meet basic needs
- Mid (pays estimated value): Yearly income $40,000-$75,000, some expendable income
- High: Yearly income $80,000-$100,000, comfortable, never struggle with basic needs
Need more examples? We follow the Green Bottle principle. Click here to view and find out where you fall.
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Information for our land acknowledgment was gathered from nativeland.ca, which provides an estimate of original indigenous land occupation, but does not take into account migratory patterns or movement of the many surrounding communities. We recognize the historical complexity of indigenous movement across the land, and honor with gratitude the many, many surviving native nations whose land we benefit from in our work to diversify the outdoors.
