LGBTQ Youth Leadership and Advocacy Institute
Summer Address:
During this one-week institute, students will have the opportunity to connect with other LGBTQ and ally youth and develop a greater understanding of LGBTQ issues. Daily workshops will introduce such topics as LGBTQ history, Queer theory, homosexuality and religion, LGBTQ and the media, coming out, dealing with homophobia/ heterosexism, community resources and more. Students will also have the opportunity to meet and interact with current UCSB college students, who will be leading several of the workshops and providing supervision. Additional time will be spent exploring the sites and attractions of Santa Barbara -- its beaches, cultural landmarks, and scenic beauty.
Camp Type:
 Residential
Year Established: 2005 Gender: Coed Age of Campers: 15 to 17 years old Cost/Week: less than $75.00/wk Religious Affiliation: Camp Owner(s): UCSB
Camp Director(s): Kyle Richards
Nearest Large City: Santa Barbara Off Season Rental: No Accreditations ? Western Association of Colleges & Schools
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Camp Focus:
Academic and Pre-College Camps: Leadership Special Programs: Youth at Risk |
- Film and TV
Sports Activities:
- Surfing
Academic Activities:
- History
- Leadership
- Liberal Arts
- Other Academics
Miscellaneous Activities:
- Talent Show
Additional Activities:
Beach bonfire
LGBTQ history
Queer Theory
"Coming Out"
Start/ strengthen a GSA at your school
Dealing with homophobia/ heterosexism
Homosexuality and religion
Transgender 101
How to be an Ally to LGBTQ people
Fighting racism
Queer movie Nights
