Rainbow Camp®
Session A
Great for younger campers or first-timers who want the full Rainbow Camp®
experience with lots of support and classic camp fun.
2026 Camp Sessions
🌈 Rainbow Camp® • Rainbow LEAD • Rainbow Quest
Pick the session that feels right for you.
Rainbow Camp® offers several summer sessions for 2SLGBTQ+ youth and allies. All sessions include overnight camp, meals, activities, and supportive staff — with different options depending on your age and comfort level.
Tentative: 2026 registration opens February 1, 2026. Session weeks for each program are listed below so you can start planning.
Sessions
Rainbow Camp® 2026 sessions.
Here are the age ranges and weeks for each Rainbow Camp® program in 2026.
Rainbow Camp®
Session B
Great for younger campers or first-timers who want the full Rainbow Camp®
experience with lots of support and classic camp fun.
Rainbow Camp®
Session C
Focused on older teens who may be thinking about leadership, community work,
or just want space with peers closer to their age.
Rainbow Camp®
Session D
Created for teens who want a more mature version of the Rainbow Camp® experience —
more freedom, more community, and more space to be themselves.
Rainbow Camp®
Session E
Created for teens who want a more mature version of the Rainbow Camp® experience —
more freedom, more community, and more space to be themselves.
Rainbow LEAD
Session AB
Leadership Exploration And Development (LEAD) for older youth who want to
experience camp and also build skills in supporting others.
Rainbow Quest
Session DQ
Our adventure-based program that includes time at main camp plus a multi-day
canoe trip and camping under the stars for youth who want more time on the land.
Dates
2026 registration & session dates.
Below is a quick look at each 2026 program, the week it runs, and the age range.
2026 Registration Opens February 1, 2026 (tentative – to be confirmed)
| Program | Session | Dates | Ages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Camp® 2026 | Session A | Week of July 5, 2026 | ages 12–14 |
| Rainbow Camp® 2026 | Session B | Week of July 12, 2026 | ages 12–14 |
| Rainbow Camp® 2026 | Session C | Week of July 19, 2026 | ages 15–17 |
| Rainbow Camp® 2026 | Session D | Week of July 26, 2026 | ages 15–17 |
| Rainbow Camp® 2026 | Session E | Week of August 2, 2026 | ages 15–17 |
| Rainbow LEAD | Session AB | Week of August 2, 2026 | ages 15–17 |
| Rainbow Quest | Session DQ | Week of August 9, 2026 | ages 15–17 |
Rates
2026 tiered rates.
Rainbow Camp® uses a voluntary tier-based payment system so families can choose the fee that fits their financial reality. Fundraising and donations allow us to offer subsidized tiers while showing the true cost of camp.
| Program (2026) | Tier 1 (True cost) |
Tier 2 | Tier 3 | Tier 4 (Subsidized) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Camp® | $2,000 | $1,300 | $1,000 | $700 |
| Rainbow LEAD | $2,675 | $1,750 | $1,350 | $925 |
| Rainbow Quest | $2,250 | $1,475 | $1,125 | $800 |
Tier system
How the payment tiers work.
Rainbow Camp® understands that families and youth have very very different capacities to pay. The tier system is designed to keep camp financially accessible while making the true cost of running camp clear.
When you register, you’ll be asked to select a tier. There is no separate application process and no proof of income required — you choose the level that best matches your situation.
If even Tier 4 is out of reach, there may be additional support available through sponsorship and bursary funds. Please reach out; we don’t want cost to be the thing that keeps you from camp.
Ready to register or learn more?
Once registration opens, you’ll be able to pick your session, choose your payment tier, and tell us about any access needs. If you have questions about which session is right for you, we’re happy to talk it through.