Save the date for our third annual BIPOC Overnight Camp! Registration will open in February.
Who: This a BIPOC (Black Indigenous People of Color)-centered camp for youth 12-17 years of age. We are prioritizing spots for rural BIPOC Vermonters, knowing that students who live in rural areas have fewer opportunities to be in spaces with other people of color, and so will be limiting slots for students in Burlington and Winooski to 15. Anyone who registers after the first 15 slots are filled will be put on a waitlist, and we will let you know by June 15th if there are more available slots.
Where: Starksboro, VT
When: This overnight camp is Sunday, August 17th to Thursday, August 21st
What to expect: sleeping in cabins, art, music, swimming, nature, crafting, healing circles, connection, conversation, laughs, joy and learning about ourselves and each other
Cost: The camp will have a payment sliding scale of $25-$500. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. The true cost of camp is $1,000 per youth and this cost is subsidized by grants and donations.
Accessibility: We’ll do our best to help with transportation. We ask about accessibility needs in the registration form.
Mission
To bring youth of color into nature and provide opportunities for connection, healing and joy.
Guiding Principles
Affinity groups help with self-empowerment and build confidence and resiliency
Building relationships across the state
Queer-trans affirming
Empathy and care for your community
Pride
Reviews
“There are lots of people who are welcoming and accepting and you won't feel alone.” -camper
“This camp really helped me in so many ways and made me feel like myself again.“ -camper
“BOC is such an amazing place to feel connected to others and belong in a group. The food is also really good too.” -camper
“This is something you need to experience in your life and you will make many memories.” -camper
“It was pure magic. It was such a much needed space for so many. PURE MAGIC!” -counselor
“There were many moments that really exemplified the power of affinity where folks were able to lift each other up and felt safe enough to be vulnerable, valued, and celebrated in the fullness of their identities and communities". -counselor