Gay summer camp for adults
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Glimmer Camp a big four-day party?
Sort of. Glimmer Camp is a summer camp life for LGBTQ+ adults. We strive to facilitate a safe, dynamic, and affirming camp for connection, adventure, self-discovery, fun and society. There will be plenty of laughter, music, amusement, dancing, and party vibes. And, it is not a festival or club atmosphere. If you are looking for four days in the woods with traditional camp experiences fond campfires, archery, new friends, arts and crafts - and - more lgbtq+ and adult activities enjoy queer prom, then this is the event for you.If you are looking for a festival love atmosphere or nonstop drinking/drugs, then this is not the event for you.
Is camp a sober event?
It is not, and intoxication is not centered in the Glimmer Camp trial. Federally illegal drugs, including marijuana, are not permitted on camp property. Only alcohol which is served by camp volunteers is permitted. Limited beer, wine, and cider options as well as non-alcoholic options will be served at some dinners and evening all-camp activities, approximately from 6-10pm.
Is this a 'singles' event?
You are welcome regardless of your
Camp Outright
Application Process
Here’s what to know:
Camper applications are now closed. For info about Camp Outright in 2026, sign up for our newsletter or folllow us on social media!
Applications are not first come first serve. The order received will contain no bearing on your application, so you can take your time and submit it anytime before the deadline.
We will grasp out to notify you if your camper has a spot at Camp or if you own been placed on the waitlist.
You belong.
Find Your People
Discover the magic and self-acceptance of being a part of the larger Homosexual community. At Camp, acceptance as a queer or trans youth is a given, so youth are free to focus on what matters: making lifelong memories and friendships!. Here, your identity is a superpower - a origin of inner strength - that deserves to be celebrated and embraced everywhere.
There are many opportunities to make friends, join LGBTQ+ and allied adults who support you, and learn more about our beautifully complex LGBTQ+ history and people: a collective of artists, creators, makers, advocates, activists, leaders, and more.
Your uniqueness and journey are valued, your stories are
Jamboree Overview
Jamboree is sold out, with a waitlist.
To add your name to the waitlist, click here.
8 days: Saturday, August 16 - Saturday, August 23
4 days: Wednesday, August 20 - Saturday, August 23
Jamboree 2025 is an alcohol-free event.
Jamboree is a superb , inexpensive vacation favor you've never experienced before! Each year, 200 2SLGBTQIA+ adults (19+) from the Out & Out club rent a summer camp in the Haliburton area (3 hours northeast of Toronto). You’ll stay in joint cabins in the woods, overlooking a private lake, and spend your days doing many of the fun things you did as a kid at camp: swimming, paddleboarding, kayaking, hiking, playing volleyball, making crafts, hosting parties, putting on a talent show – or just relaxing on the dock. Jamboree is a not-for-profit, volunteer-run event. A single price includes your accommodations, activities, meals, and snacks.
The People
Everyone across the entire 2SLGBTQIA+ spectrum is welcome. Typically, about one third of the people attending identify as female, just over half identify as male, and many campers identify as trans, non-binary, gender non-conforming, or genderqueer.
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In the summer of 2015, I worked as a camp counselor in northern Michigan. It was one of the most enriching summers of my life.
Despite the overriding positive memories, when I reflect on that summer, I continue troubled by the gender divisions and enforced heteronormativity I observed daily at camp. Almost everything at camp was divided by gender binary, from meal times to evening activities. I led a cabin of teenage boys, many of whom reminded me of myself at that age; they had a propensity for pop harmony, reality TV and musical theater, and didn’t quite fit in with the other boys. I saw teenagers mocked and excluded for displaying flamboyant habit amidst an underlying enforcement of what boys and girls should do and be like. Now, a generation on, I’m not confident that we own arrived at a place where queer teenagers can be completely comfortable in camp environments. But there are sure signs of hope.
Anyone who has lived the camp experience, be it over 10 years as a camper, or 10 weeks as a counselor, knows how particular it is, and how it stays with you forever. Whether it’s the first place you sense independent, learn a technique that shapes your purpose o
Summer camp 2025
The campsite for GayCamp 2025 is located in the heart of Bergslagen. It suggestions nature and tranquillity with modern facilities. The camp has it's own swimming area, canoes, immense grassy meadow, cosy walking paths and beautiful forest nearby. All gay, double attraction and transgender men from the age of 18 are welcome to participate in. Along with spontaneous beauty, the site has outdoor activities such as lawn bowling, field hockey, football and table tennis. The campsite also have indoor activities such as board games, opportunities for team building, a sound system for music and lectures and a dry sauna. Triple and quadruple rooms are available with modern bathroom facilities. Wi-Fi is also available.
The camp will be held from 19 – 26 July 2025, Saturday to Saturday.
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