July 13-19, 2008 at Camp Watanda!

- Camp Lavender Hill 2008 Brochure -

Camp Lavender Hill offers a week-long summer camp for children, ages 9-14, of Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, and Transgender families. Our goal is to create a safe and supportive environment for children of alternative families.  Children, adolescents and young people of all ages have a strong need for acceptance, validation and a sense of belonging. By providing these children with an alternative to traditional summer camp, Camp Lavender Hill offers them the opportunity to enhance self-esteem in a place where differences and diversity are celebrated.

The founders of CLH also found that camp has served another very important need.  The counselors themselves are either LGBT or were raised in an LGBT family, and camp has provided an opportunity for them to work with kids in a safe and open environment.  It is a place to contribute and share without having to hide. The counselors have found the experience to be invaluable.

The 2008 camp will be July 13-19th at Camp Watanda. Camp Watanda is situated on beautiful Lake Vera and is located 2 ½ miles from downtown Nevada City, California and 3 miles from the Yuba River. Campers enjoy hiking, swimming, crafts, and outdoor games in this beautiful wooded area.