Pride on the Farm
A special week of day camp for LGBTQ+ youth!
This inclusive, affirming camp will feature horsemanship activities like grooming, leading, and riding, creative arts & crafts, small animal time, collaborative discussions with queer leaders, and more! LGBTQ+ staff and volunteers will create a fun and empowering space for teens to make new friends, develop farm skills, and increase self-confidence. Open to ages 13 to 18!
Sample full day camp schedule:
10-11am: Welcome Circle/Group Game
11am-12:30pm: Horsemanship Activities, Crafts, Small Animals
12:30-1:15pm: Lunch!
1:15-2:45pm: Horsemanship Activities, Crafts, Small Animals, or Discussion
2:45-3pm: Group Debrief & Goodbye
Complete online registration or download & fill out registration packet and return by email to lindsey@animalsasnaturaltherapy.org or mail to:
Animals as Natural Therapy
C/O Lindsey Polson
PO Box 31595
Bellingham, WA 98228
*Note: ANT Day Camp is not a horseback riding camp – while there is some riding involved, it is only a small part of what we do. If your child is specifically interested in riding, we recommend Lang’s Pony Farm.
Scholarships
Pride on the Farm camp tuition is supported by generous donors. A $25 registration fee is required in order to secure each youth’s attendance at camp. Scholarships will be redeemed on a first-come-first-served basis. Please contact lindsey@animalsasnaturaltherapy.org with any questions.
Registration
Interested in volunteering? We need LGBTQIA+ mentors to help support this camp (and others). Must be 18+ to mentor; training provided. Contact volunteer@animalsasnaturaltherapy.org!
