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A-Camp October 2013: It’s Campership Time!

Read the testimonials from A-Camp May 2013’s Campershippers and find out about how you can give the gift of a campership or apply to get one yourself!

By the team|July 16, 2013|21 Comments
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A-Camp May 2013 Recamp #4: YUP.

In our last recamp, we party at the pool, dance all night, have feelings, display talent, and wish it never had to end.

By Riese|June 24, 2013|114 Comments
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A-Camp May 2013 Recamp #2: Nothing Compares 2 U At Camp

“I’m gonna support the SHIT outta you.” (Also, a Lilith Flair playlist!)

By the team|June 19, 2013|77 Comments
Camp

A-Camp May 2013 Recamp #1: Over The Mountain and Into The Woods We Go

Welcome to the first of four fantastic recamps of May 2013 A-Camp. In this fascinating installment, we’ll detail the very first moments of our time together on the mountain and also bears.

By Riese|June 18, 2013|123 Comments
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OPEN THREAD: Let’s Talk About How A-Camp Rocked Our Socks Off

Symptoms of A-Camp withdrawal include: forgetting every girl you see isn’t queer, staring wistfully at inadequate trees, intense nostalgia, sleeping in your A-Camp t-shirt and DIY lingerie, counting down ’til next time.

By Riese|May 28, 2013|249 Comments
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Let’s Talk About Fictional Kickass Heroines: Katniss, Xena, Buffy and More

Here at Autostraddle, we love kickass women. We’re presenting a list of 20 of our favorite kickass fictional heroines as a way to jumpstart this feelingsfest and leaving the rest up to you!

By Vanessa|May 23, 2013|154 Comments
Camp Comedy

Idol Worship: Ten(ish) Questions About Camp with Julie and Brandy

Julie wants me to say, “Nothing brings you to comedy.” I guess she means, we were always funny and attracted to funny people so that’s why we are here. And that it wasn’t necessarily a choice. We were born this way. Now she wants me to say, “YES BITCHES, BRANDY WAS BORN THAT WAY.”

By Carmen|May 21, 2013|14 Comments
Camp

Listling: 18 Things Found In The Wrong Places While Organizing A-Camp Supplies

On cleanup day, everyone just wants to go home.

By Laneia|May 15, 2013|20 Comments
Camp

Campership Opportunity: Apply To Be Kreuzbach10’s Dapper A-Camper!

Kreuzbach10 wants to make men’s shirts for women’s bodies AND ALSO wants to send you to camp in May! It’s your last chance to snag a campership.

By Riese|February 8, 2013|17 Comments
Camp

Who Won the A-Camp May 2013 Skip The Waitlist Raffle?

The wait is over! Go directly to A-Camp. Do not pass go. Do not collect $200.

By Laura|January 28, 2013|32 Comments
Camp

Win a Chance To Skip The Waitlist For A-Camp May 2013!

We’re giving six new A-Campers the chance to skip the waitlist and register for A-Camp!

By Riese|January 20, 2013|13 Comments
Camp

A-Camp May 2013: Time To Donate And/Or Apply For Camperships!

September’s campership recipients share their stories and it’s your turn to donate camperships or apply for one for May camp!

By Riese|January 8, 2013|57 Comments
Camp

Introducing Camp Autostraddle May 2013: Registration Is Way Open

Registration is open for A-Camp May 2013! Sign up now to spend four days on a mountain with a bunch of weirdos, it’s gonna be crazy fun.

By Riese|November 12, 2012|266 Comments

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