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The Naming Project

  • Coed
  • Ages 14-18
  • Traditional

Primarily serves a specific population: LGBTQ+

Overview

The Naming Project Summer Camp is for 14-18 year-olds or those who have completed 8th-12th grades who are of any sexual orientation or gender identity or expression who are interested in discussing and understanding sexuality and gender in terms of their own spiritual journey and are excited to spend time with other teen campers and staff while canoeing, swimming, hiking, singing, doing arts and crafts.

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Case-by-case support for campers with: ADHD, Anxiety, Autism, Depression, Sensory, HIV/AIDS

Unique Features

  • Both LGBTQ+ affirming and Christian
  • Located on an island
  • Dolly Parton campfire on a pontoon

Dates & Rates

2025 Season:

  • Camp Season July 20 - July 25
  • Session Lengths 1 week or less
  • Cost $400 /week

Financial Offers:

  • Tiered/sliding scale tutition: No
  • Financial assistance: Yes
  • Special discounts: No

Accommodations

Bunks

  • Type: Dorm Or Hotel
  • Not open air
  • Electricity/lights
  • Air conditioning
  • No separate bathhouse
  • Showers attached
  • Toilets attached

Health

  • Staff certified in First Aid / CPR
  • No doctor onsite
  • No nurse onsite
  • No 24/7 medical staff
  • No onsite health center

Dietary Needs

  • Food Allergies
  • No gluten free option
  • No kosher
  • Not peanut free
  • Not tree nut-free
  • No vegan option
  • No vegetarian option

International Campers

  • Does not enroll non-US campers

Welcome Message

Ross, Founder & Director

Hello! Since 2004, The Naming Project has provided a sacred, faithful "set apart" space for LGBTQ+ youth interested in exploring their faith journey. Our program looks like a pretty traditional church camp, but we are NOT a conversion therapy camp. The activities, conversation, and community are what make the week so delightfully queer. We know it's a difficult time for LGBTQ+ youth, and we hope we can provide a place of respite.

Contact

Hosted at Exact location will be shared after registration

Twin Cities, MN, USA

6122087572

staff@thenamingproject.org

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