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From gay bars to gay bunks
written by Alicia Valenski (she/her)
Why queer community doesn’t have to revolve around alcohol, sex, or staying up late.
August Newsletter
Shared with Newsletter Subscribers on August 3, 2026
Quamp updates, community dates & info, op-ed, advice column, arts & leisure, donation opportunities, and games.
June 2026 Newsletters
Weekly Pride Edition
Shared with Newsletter Subscribers on June 1, 8, 15, & 22nd, 2026
All the holidays, lots of art, any important quamp info, our top donation recommendations, and more.
The Ultimate Summer Escape is This Queer Camp in France
by Merryn Johns
for Vacationer Magazine
But a new travel experience reinvents the concept of identity-forming camp for contemporary queers. Quamp Château takes the best of summer camp nostalgia and mixes it with the grandeur of a French country estate...
Everyone Belongs ≠ Everyone is Equal
written by Tegwen (they/none)
in conversation with Alicia’s Am I queer enough for Quamp?
What if my fear of not belonging is misplaced empathy?
Quamp Château Packing (Luggage) Guide
A realistic, queer, practical list for your week in Southern France.
May 2026 Newsletter
Shared with Newsletter Subscribers on May 3, 2026
Quamp updates, community dates & info, op-ed, advice column, arts & leisure, donation opportunities, and games.
Assessing Your Elective Vibes
Crafted by Valerie ✨
Get involved by answering one of our polls!
Am I queer enough for Quamp?
written by Alicia Valenski (she/her),
queer and neurodivergent travel writer and author of The LGBTQ+ Travel Guide for Lonely Planet
(Spoiler: Yes)
April 2026 Newsletter
Shared with Newsletter Subscribers on April 2, 2026
Quamp updates, community dates & info, op-ed, advice column, arts & leisure, donation opportunities, and games.
Hello April; The Fool
written by NKW / Nkech N (all/any pronouns)
…must I always turn inward when I can also reach out?
I’ve been re-obsessing over Nina Simone recently… ‘I tell you what Freedom is to me: No Fear.’
To be totally transparent with you...
Shared with Newsletter Subscribers on March 20, 2026
…you can literally join our meetings whenever you’re ready.
March 2026 Newsletter
Shared with Newsletter Subscribers on March 2, 2026
Quamp updates, community dates & info, op-ed, advice column, arts & leisure, donation opportunities, and games.
March 2026: Strands
Find all the hidden words in the grid. Each puzzle includes one “spangram” and several shorter words connected by the theme.
Queer Adults Deserve Play That Isn’t a Self-Improvement Project
written by Alicia Valenski (she/her)
“What if we bonded over shared joy instead of shared pain?”
Quamp Travel Guide
We’re sure you have questions about how to get to Quamp so we’ve compiled this treasure trove of valuable information for planning your journey this summer!

