Family Camp

Sample Schedule

The following is sample schedule is for Weekend days:

8:00am Breakfast 9:00am – 12:00pm

Parent/adult moderated breakout groups on various topics relating to raising a trans/non-binary/gender nonconforming child
All campers and siblings participate in various activities run by volunteer counselors, such as field games, arts & crafts, low elements challenge course, music, and more

12:30pm Lunch 1:30pm – 5:30pm All activities (see “activities” above) are open to families to attend together; pop in and out of each activity as you please 6:00pm Dinner 7:30pm All-camp evening activity (campfire, talent show, games) 8:30pm – 9:30pm Optional supervised “hang out time” for all kids; gives parents/adults a chance to socialize 9:30pm Families are back together for bedtime/socializing, etc.

Dates & Rates

DATES FOR 2023:

(WAITLIST) Friday, August 25 - Monday, August 28, 2023
(WAITLIST) Friday, September 1 - Monday, September 4, 2023 (Labor Day)

Families with trans, non-binary, gender non-conforming kids of all ages, new & returning, are welcome! To register, click on the "apply" or "register" buttons at the bottom of the page, and please email umut@harborcamps.org to be added to either/both waitlists. 2023 Rates: $325 per adult & $300 per child 2-17, which includes accommodations, programming (activities and groups), and 8 meals. Those under 2 are free. Thanks to donations, we are able to offer financial assistance and scholarships. More information is available on our camp application.

"I can’t even begin to thank you and your staff enough for providing such an awesome experience for Eli this summer. He had a GREAT time and is already talking about next summer." D. Family, Camp Family

Activities & Accommodations

Activities

At our New Hampshire summer family camp, activities consist of:

Canoeing, kayaking, swimming, paddle boarding; plus arts & crafts, drama, archery, rock climbing, "gaga" (a popular type of dodgeball), and a host of sports such as soccer, kickball, basketball, and more. Family camp also includes a campfire, a talent show, and other special activities.

Accommodations

At our Family Camps, everyone eats meals together in the dining hall and families stay with each other in shared cabins with a curtain divider and separate entrances for each family. We have a limited number of private rooms and individual cabins available for an additional cost. In most cases bathrooms are shared with other families in a nearby central location. We built new central bathroom and shower facilities in 2018. Click here to see our facilities.

"Many thanks to you and your team for providing an amazing camp experience for the kids. N. can’t stop talking about how great everything was... We’re very thankful that you’ve created this opportunity for trans kids." R.P., Camp Parent

What is family camp like?

Harbor's Family Camp is a fun-filled long weekend for transgender & non-binary youth of all ages and their families. Extended family members are welcome! Our camp is located in scenic New Hampshire on 116 acres, with a mile of frontage on a beautiful 200-acre lake. Click the green tab "Dates & Rates" above for more information.

NOTE: WE ARE CURRENTLY OPERATING A WAITLIST FOR SUMMER 2023. SEE "DATES & RATES" TAB FOR MORE INFORMATION.

The family camp program consists of:

Activities for the entire family
Facilitated parent/adult groups to talk about shared experiences while youth enjoy activities with our wonderful volunteers
Panel with parents, trans volunteers, and campers
Evening activity all together followed by hang out time separate for youth & parents
Meals together in the dining hall

There is something for each family member to get out of the weekend while spending it with those closest to you. Extended family members are encouraged to attend. Click on 'apply today’ below.

"Just wanted to thank you and your team again. After such a tough year, it was so amazing for C. to have this valuable experience with different kids from all over. They are already in touch with a couple friends and texting up a storm as we speak!" Camp Parents