September LGBTQ+ Family Campout: New England
September 12-14, 2025
We’re excited to announce that we are going to have two (2) LGBTQ+ Family Campouts in 2025! This special event 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 LGBTQ+. This weekend is for any and all members of your family - kids, parents, grandparents, care-givers, and chosen family.
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!
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.
For safety and space, we do not allow any vans, campers, or rooftop tents. We keep the parking lot and the campground separate. There will be a gator and staff available to help transport your gear to and from your campsite!
*We recognize that for some adults, having a beer or glass of wine around the campfire is part of the fun. To that end, Family Camp is not a substance free event however we do ask that if people choose to have a drink at night they do so responsibly and respectfully. Due to insurance and VT state laws folks are not allowed to BYOB. Adults will have the option to purchase wine or beer onsite.
GENERAL INFO
Location: Basecamp at Beaver Falls, Halifax, VT (Wabanaki and Elnu Abenaki Lands)
Start Date: September 12, 2025
End Date: September 14, 2025
Cost: Sliding Scale $75 - $150/person (for camping*) - Participants 4 years of age and under are $1
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 at additional cost
Includes: Food, activities, supplies, campsites, and all Basecamp amenities
Doesn't Include: Carpool to Basecamp, personal items, clothing, boots, toiletries, childcare, and flights
*Please be sure to register every member of your family individually and choose a payment amount for each. To register multiple participants, select the "Add another Participant" option during the registration process.
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In order for Venture Out to remain financially viable and sustainable, we have had to increase our prices to account for the increased expenses we are incurring as well as the corporate pullback around DEI support and initiatives. Our priority will always be to keep our trips and experiences as affordable as possible. At the same time, our goal is also to remain self-sustaining so that we can continue to serve our community for at least another 10 years. We are doing everything we can to continue to keep our prices low and we appreciate your understanding of our pricing so that we can continue to flourish as an organization with a queer staff.
We offer a sliding scale:
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
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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.