The New Haven Pride Center’s summer youth programs are a chance for LGBTQ+ youth to develop their writing, art, and leadership skills; explore and embrace their identities and the complex intersections between them; and develop their collective power to contribute positively to their classrooms and communities. Under the guidance of local artists, organizers, and thought leaders, LGBTQ+ youth work closely with their peers to develop their talents, grow their confidence, and engage with the issues affecting them and their communities.
Thanks to our sponsors and partners, our summer youth programs are completely FREE to attend. Capacity is limited, so make sure you register in advance to claim your spot!
Meet the Program Team
Ta’LannaMonique Lawson-Dickerson (they/she)
Youth Services Coordinator
Questions? Contact her here.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Black and Brown Queer Camp 2021. Photos by Carter Lee.
Black & Brown Queer Camp
August 14th – 19th
For ages 14 – 24, Space for 10 participants
Black & Brown Queer Camp is a week-long summer day camp for black and brown LGBTQ+ youth ages 14 – 24. The 8-day camp includes educational workshops, art classes, community conversations, and fieldtrips that foster interaction and collaboration between youth living at the intersection of BIPOC and queer identities. Workshops and activities are designed to celebrate the artistic, historic, and cultural aspects of queer BIPOC identities and empower youth to make a positive impact on their community through community advocacy and organizing.
Queer Camp meets daily during the camp week.
Register here for Queer Camp.
Writing Workshop
July 12th – August 10th
For ages 13 – 25
This space is for young queer writers, poets, journalists and people who are just interested in writing, to grow their work and skills. Bring what you are working on and gain inspiration from other writers. We will have prompts that will help expand your skills and perspectives to bring into your writing.
Every Wednesday 11:00am-2:00pm
Register here.
Real Talk!
July 13th – August 10th
For ages 13 – 25
This is a safe space to tackle hard issues around mental health, our lived experiences and creating the world we want to see. We will be inviting speakers and using short films and spoken word to help guide our talks. Topics we may cover; mental health, being bipoc and queer, transitioning, self love and much more!
Every Thursday from 11:00am – 2:00pm
Register here.
Summer Game Nights
June 23rd, July 28th, August 25th
For ages 13 – 25
In collaboration with ‘Safe Space’ we will be hosting monthly game nights where we can laugh, play, and hangout! Pizza provided for each game night.
Time TBD
Register here.