A realistic, queer, practical list for your week in Southern France.

Packing for Quamp can feel like trying to predict the weather, your mood, and the exact moment you’ll want to look devastatingly hot while also being comfortable enough to cry in the grass. Here’s the list we wish past campers had.

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(Spoiler: Yes)

written by Alicia Valenski (she/her)

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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.’”

Guess the hidden 5-letter (queer slang) word.

…you can literally join our meetings whenever you’re ready.

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Shared with Newsletter Subscribers on March 2, 2026

Find all the hidden words in the grid.
Each puzzle includes one “spangram” and several shorter words connected by the theme.

written by Alicia Valenski (she/her)

“What if we bonded over shared joy instead of shared pain?”

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!

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Shared with Newsletter Subscribers on Feb 5, 2026

Guess the hidden 5-letter (queer slang) word.

written by Erica (she/her)

“What exactly are we celebrating? Good question. The Catholics generally think of it as a feast before the fast of Lent. Personally, I’m celebrating the simple magic of being alive. ”

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Shared with Newsletter Subscribers on Jan 9, 2026

Find all the hidden words in the grid.
Each puzzle includes one “spangram” and several shorter words connected by the theme.

written by Megan (she/her)

“A great way to hit the reset button, at least in my opinion, is to go on a trip. ... If you’ve been toying with going somewhere big and new lately but don’t know where to begin, I’ve got you!”

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Shared with Newsletter Subscribers on Dec 1, 2025

Guess the hidden 5-letter (queer slang) word.

written by Valerie (she/her)

“I stripped my mom and dad of their responsibility to be loving caregivers in my life, and my friends became more than just fellow “gits” (sh***y teenagers) at school. They became my people. We would laugh, cry, create, argue, then resolve. Most importantly, we would love.”