Virtual Events for Queer Kids and Families

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Virtual Events for Queer Kids and Families

Providing a haven from gender assumptions

Saturday morning cartoons, a Virtual Family Pride, and an amazing list of Virtual Summer Camps will help queer families enjoy their summer.

Virtual LGBTQ2S Family Pride 2020

June 13, 2020  11:00AM EST -  01:00PM EST (that's 8 AM -11 AM in BC)

Toronto based queer agency the 519 along with the EarlyON Child and Family Centre is hosting for a virtual Pride celebration. More info at https://www.the519.org/events/familypride-2020

Saturday morning queer friendly cartoons

Every Saturday morning from 10-11 am.

Virtually hosted by the Crossroads Catalyst Community House. Cartoons and discussion for queer, trans and enby kids.   https://www.facebook.com/events/270395720610233/

LGBTQ+ Camps - Providing a haven from gender assumptions

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer (LGBTQ+) kids and teens find a safe environment at camps listed below. Gay or trans kids and teens may feel alienated or even excluded in other camps, but these camps provide space for kids to make new friends and develop skills through typical summer camp programming. They’re free to be themselves and meet and learn from others who are in the same boat

According to the Our Kids website that vetted and lists these camps, these lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer (LGBTQ+) kids and teens will find a safe environment at the camps listed on their LGBTQ camps page. These camps are advertised as providing a haven from gender assumptions. Select 'virtual program' from the 'type' menu to show virtual camps only.  These are mostly Canadian camps.  

Here are some examples of camps available below. Note: As many of these camps are offered in person, on location, with accommodation and food, as well as online, the pricing shown (in CND) may be for those in person camps and not reflect the online program fees, which may be lower.

Digital Media Academy  

Vancouver; Bay Street Corridor, Toronto; Online

Digital Media Academy offers the most impactful STEAM learning experiences available anywhere. Learn from art and technology professionals using industry-level software. Read more...

Centauri Summer Arts Camp  

Southern Niagara Region; Swansea, Toronto; Online

Great Big Theatre Company  

Ontario ; Online 

McMichael Children and Youth Art Camps and Programs  

Vaughan; Online 

Willowgrove Day Camp  

Whitchurch - Stouffville; Online 

Toronto Kidz  

High Park, Toronto; Online

Oxford Learning High Park  

Bloor West Village, Toronto; Online 

Fraser Lake Camp  

Bancroft; Online 

The Cube STEM Camps  

The Beach, Toronto; Online

Science North Camps  

Ontario & Online

Debate Camp  

Ontario, Quebec & Online

Imagine Architecture  

Ottawa; Online

For high school students interested in architecture, design, and building a portfolio.

Camp Kodiak  

Parry Sound; Online 

An integrated summer camp for children & teens with and without ADHD, LD, and high-functioning ASD. 

UTS: Experience Innovation  

Trinity Bellwoods, Toronto; South Annex, Toronto; Online

A day camp for high-achieving and eager student aged 9 to 18. The UTS affiliation with UofT means that campers are taught by exceptional teachers, teacher candidates, field experts and university instructors.  

Power Soccer School of Excellence  

Parkview Hills, Toronto; Bloor West Village, Toronto; Bridle Path, Toronto; Online

The largest soccer summer camp program in Canada offers a well organized program that mixes instruction, training and fun. 

COOKSMART  

Mississauga; Bloor West Village, Toronto; Online 

COOKSMART is a fun, hands-on, cooking program that engages kids in healthier choices and safe cooking techniques! 

Learn & Experience  

Shawnigan Lake; International; Online 

L&E World Camps inspires & nurtures young people with their award winning multi-activity programs in Canada and Europe. 

Mad Science of Toronto  

Ontario ; Online 

Mad Science Camps offer hands-on activities where children design and build a variety of projects 

Active Scholars  

Ajax; Guelph; North Toronto, Toronto; Online

A unique summer experience, Where Sports Meets Education and campers get to engage in both STEM Learning & Basketball or Soccer Development. 

Interlochen Center for the Arts  

Michigan; Online 

Immersive summer arts camp for music, visual arts, theatre, film, dance, and creative writing. Multi-week programs for grades 3-12 and one-week instrumental institutes for high school students. 

Behaviour Matters  

Lawrence Heights, Toronto; Online 

Focused on developing social skills, emotional/self-regulation and self confidence. 

Gladiator Soccer Academy  

Windfields, Toronto; Vaughan; Online

Specialized soccer coaching from full-time soccer experts to elevate your child's game! Ages 4 to 14


If you know of any virtual events of interest to queers during the Covid-19 Social Distancing times please send them over to us at whatsonqueerbc@gmail.com

Photo by Ben Mullins on Unsplash

 
 

Written by Sophia Kelly


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