Who camp is for
2 Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex,
asexual, aromantic (2SLGBTQIA+) youth, allied youth, siblings, and kids in queer families.
Rainbow Camp®
🌈 For 2SLGBTQ+ & allied youth ages 12–17
Summer camp. But make it queer, joyful, and affirming.
A Northern Ontario camp where you can just be yourself.
Rainbow Camp® is a sleep-away camp for 2SLGBTQ+ and allied youth ages 12–17. It’s a place to make friends, laugh hard, try new things, and explore who you are in a space built just for you.
Registration for 2026 opens soon. Sign up for a week of Rainbow Camp®,
Rainbow LEAD, or Rainbow Quest — or help sponsor a camper who wouldn’t otherwise be able
to attend.
At a glance
Where we are
On the shores of a Northern Ontario in-land lake, surrounded by forest and sky —
far enough away to feel like camp, close enough to reach by bus, car, or plane.
What we’re about
Creativity. Choice. Social justice. Joy. Campfires. And building a Brave Space where
everyone’s dignity is honoured.
Our programs
Three ways to experience Rainbow Camp®.
All three programs are built around the same core idea: a safe, affirming camp community for 2SLGBTQ+ and allied youth — with extra leadership or adventure options if you want them.
Core Program
Rainbow Camp®
The classic Rainbow Camp® week: education & activism, artistic endeavours, and
active outdoors. Think campfires, waterfront, big group games, creative workshops,
and space to find “your people”.
Explore sessions & dates →
Leadership
Rainbow LEAD
A leadership program for older youth who want more responsibility. LEADers practice
supporting younger campers, co-leading activities, and building skills for school,
work, and community organizing.
Learn about Rainbow LEAD →
Adventure
Rainbow Quest
A camp + canoe trip combo. Start at main camp, then head out for a multi-day
backcountry trip — sleeping in tents, paddling, cooking outside, and learning
backcountry skills in a 2SLGBTQ+ affirming group.
See Rainbow Quest details →
Why it matters
Camp can change how a young person sees themselves.
For many campers, Rainbow Camp® is the first time they’ve been surrounded by peers who “get it” — where names and pronouns are respected, identities are celebrated, and being 2SLGBTQ+ is simply normal.
- A space to try out language, style, and self-expression.
- Role models who are queer, trans, and allied adults.
- Workshops on activism, identity, and mental health.
- Support for rural and Northern youth who may feel isolated at home.
We hear again and again that camp helps youth feel less alone, more confident, and more hopeful about their future.
How it works
Getting to camp, step-by-step.
We know it can feel like a big leap to sign up. Here’s the short version of how the process works for campers and their families.
Step 1
Pick your program & week.
Check out Camp Sessions to see which weeks are for Rainbow Camp®, Rainbow LEAD,
and Rainbow Quest, and which ages they’re for. Decide what feels right for you.
Step 2
Register & choose your payment tier.
Register online, choose your payment tier, and tell us about any access needs.
Payment plans, camperships, and travel bursaries are available for those who need them.
Step 3
Get ready, pack, and travel.
We’ll send packing lists, travel options (bus, drive, or fly), and pre-camp info.
Then it’s time to head to camp and meet your cabin.
Details & next steps
Everything you need to plan your week at camp.
Plan your week
Camp Sessions
See program options, ages, and week-by-week session details.
Fees & funding
Dates & Rates
View 2026 dates, tiered pricing, camperships, and bursaries.
Getting here
Location & Travel
Learn about buses, flights to Sault Ste. Marie, and travel credits.
Important info
Camp FAQs
Read detailed answers about safety, programs, policies, and more.
Be the reason a young person finds their place.
Whether you’re registering as a camper, sharing this with a teen in your life, or making a donation to help send someone else, you’re part of making Rainbow Camp® possible.