On Camp

In anticipation of our first-ever A-Camp event, we’re looking back on the summer camps we attended as kids and forward towards the camps we hope to create as adults.

I Was A Baby Queer at Bible Camp

I Was A Baby Queer at Bible Camp

MUSIC

NYC Rock Camp Director Karla Schickele Is Badass: The Autostraddle Interview

“I guess the only person who shouldn’t come to rock camp is the person who’s…

Vanessa

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May 5, 2012
PLAYLISTS

Rock n’ Roll Camp: Volunteering Is The Purest Form of Awesome

“I didn’t know where all the people like me were, or how I would even…

Morgan

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May 4, 2012
FIRST PERSON

Rock n’ Roll Camp for Girls: Role Models, Riot Grrrls and Revolutions

“I wanted this camp to turn me into a rock star.”

Maeve

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May 3, 2012
CAMP

OPEN THREAD: Let’s Talk About How Awesome A-Camp Was

From April 26th ’til April 29th, 163 of you and 35 of us went to…

Riese

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Apr 30, 2012
FIRST PERSON

Five Small Contributions: On Being A Queer Person of Color

We wanted to sit down and share stories with you around this virtual campfire to…

Brittani

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Apr 28, 2012
CAMP

On Camp: You Need a Pocket Knife

If you’re going camping, you really need to have a pocket knife.

Keena

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Apr 23, 2012
FIRST PERSON

On Camp: Confessions Of A Very Unhappy Camper

Activities include eating mystery meat, re-enacting the holocaust, performing 15-minute Shakespeare adaptations on a cart,…

Riese

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Apr 17, 2012
TRAVEL

On Camp: Not Burning Your Skin, A Kit and Lifestyle Guide

The last thing I want when facing 200 other lesbians in the sun-filled woods is…

Carmen

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Apr 16, 2012
FIRST PERSON

On Camp: Girl Scout Camp – Freedom, Feminism and Hobo Pies

“My awkwardness should have followed me along to Girl Scout camp, but somehow I managed…

Daphne

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Apr 13, 2012
FIRST PERSON

On Camp: Being Queer Wasn’t a Big Deal, My Privilege Was

“I don’t remember the names of most of the people I met that week. Except…

Dina

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Apr 12, 2012
On Camp: How to Start a Fire

When the revolution comes, you’ll need to know how to set stuff ablaze! Also, you’ll…

Allison

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Apr 11, 2012
FIRST PERSON

On Camp: I Hold Camp In My Heart

“I would’ve cried if someone hadn’t started singing, and then someone else joined in.”

Robin

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Apr 11, 2012
MOVIE LISTS

On Camp: 10 Super-Cool Movies About Summer Camp

“Well guys, we’ve made it to the end of the summer in one piece, except…

Riese

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Apr 9, 2012
CAMP

Call For Submissions: “On Camp” and More Queer Girl City Guides

We need more city guides! Also, our April theme is “On Camp”!

Riese

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Mar 26, 2012

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In anticipation of our first-ever A-Camp event, we’re looking back on the summer camps we attended as kids and forward towards the camps we hope to create as adults.

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