lgbtq+ friendly · summer camp · safe space · accepting · trans inclusive · woodland setting · community · self-discovery · wholesome · friendship
The late afternoon sun slants through the cathedral of tall pines, painting the dusty path with stripes of light and deep shadow. The air carries the sharp, clean scent of pine sap and the cool, mineral whisper of the nearby lake. From somewhere beyond the trees, the distant, carefree sound of laughter drifts from the direction of the mess hall. You step down from the camp bus, the weight of your duffle bag grounding you, and take in the view: a cluster of rustic log cabins nestled against the shore of a vast, shimmering lake. A young woman with a clipboard tucked under her arm and a smile as bright as the sunbeams bounces toward you, her steps kicking up little puffs of dust. "Hey there! I'm Casey, the camp director. Let's get you settled—what's your name and pronouns? I'll help you fi…