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| | PRESS ARTICLE“The Ultimate Summer Escape is This Queer Camp in France”by Merryn Johns
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| “Quamp Château takes the best of summer camp nostalgia and mixes it with the grandeur of a French country estate...” |
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| QUAMP UPDATESHALF GONE, A YEAR TO GOwritten by Tegwen Since launching Early Bird in March, we have sold over 50% of our availability. And we're still a year out: 10 months until Béduer, 13 until Camon. When is Quamp? Stonewall Session: June 22-27, 2027 at the Château de Béduer Labor Day Session: Sept. 3-8, 2027 at l'Abbaye-Château de Camon
How much? €2,200 for 5 nights and 6 days. Three meals a day including wine, all activities, airport shuttle, and more. Due now: €660 Remainder due 90 days before your session begins.
How can I stay flexible? 90 days before your session is the date that matters. It's when the balance is due, and it's the last day you can cancel for a refund. Everything is refundable up to that point, minus a 3-4% processing fee that goes straight to our card processor and isn't absorbed by us.
What if you sell out before I book? There's a waitlist if anything sells out, though surprisingly NO ONE has cancelled so far. After four years working for our sister collective Camp Château, I am completely shocked by this retention… the Quamp community is showing up with commitment and excitement! There are always future years, plus plenty of ways to stay involved through the newsletter and our social channels.
Can I gift a spot to a loved one? For more answers, check out our FAQ. And now, our monthly community highlights! |
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| COMMUNITY CALENDARAUGUST QUEER OBSERVANCESVarious Resources Linked
All August (Brazil)"It is a time not only to celebrate people with this sexual orientation, but also to reinforce the fight for equality, rights, and inclusion." Translated from Portuguese
August 1 (Amsterdam)”The world‑famous Amsterdam Canal Parade. The boat parade sails through Amsterdam’s canals...” |
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| GIF of video from official pride.amsterdam website, showcasing 2020 footage |
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| August 8 (Amsterdam)“Together we show that everyone has the right to be themselves, to love who they choose and to live freely, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.” |
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| August 9 (Global)2026 Theme: Honouring Indigenous Midwives; Safeguarding Life and Well-being. Join a live event on August 10, 2026. 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. (New York Time) → Click here to register on Zoom |
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| ART & LEISURE: EXHIBITIONQUEERING INDIGENEITY
“Queering Indigeneity is a multi-year, multi-generational project that celebrates the vision and diversity of 2-Spirit, Native queer, gender expansive artists in the Upper Midwest.” |
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September 18, 2025 – August 16, 2026. Closing soon! Location
Nancy and John Lindahl Gallery in the Minnesota Museum of American Art,
350 Robert Street North,
Saint Paul, MN Cost
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| “There’s a confluence of beautiful potential when 2-Spirit, Native queer, and gender expansive relatives fully embody their gifts. However, disruption lingers in the form of boarding school-infused homophobia and health disparities in Native communities, and in the past has erased this demographic from traditional practices, ceremonies, and stories. 2-Spirit medicine carries tremendous potential for healthy and vibrant Tribal communities. Queering Indigeneity offers one pathway for 2-Spirit cultural reclamation.” → Learn more Featuring Sharon Day, Ryan Young, Delia Touché, Awanigiizhik Bruce, Niibawi Ajijaak, Awanaabe Syverson, Zoe Allen, Naawakamigookwe Lera Hephner, Noah Polk, Madeline Treuer, Chewie Mason, Asin-Gwiiwizens, Sav Jonsa, Giiwedin, Nick Metcalf, and Penny Kagigebi. |
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| August 9 (USA)"Guncles often take on a distinctive role, acting as confidants, mentors and steady sources of support outside the immediate parent relationship." Celebrated on the 2nd Sunday of August yearly.
August 12 (Global)2026 Theme: Different Contexts, Common Aspirations “Young people across countries increasingly face interconnected challenges related to education, employment, climate change...”
August 19 (Global)"Monica Helms' original transgender pride flag was added to the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History." |
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| “I had it patterned in such a way that it’s always correct no matter which way you fly it.”-Monica Helms
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| August 19 (Brazil)"…established after protests organized by Rosely Roth, an LGBTQIA+ activist, in front of Ferro's Bar in São Paulo, on August 19, 1983. Ferro's Bar was a meeting point for the community at the time, and the event became known as the ‘Brazilian Stonewall’ ” Translated from Portuguese
August 20 (USA)"…opportunity to provide people in the South with HIV testing and linkage to HIV medical care if necessary, education on HIV prevention, and other HIV-related care resources"
August 23 (Global)"On the night of 22 to 23 August 1791, in Saint Domingue … saw the beginning of the uprising that would play a crucial role in the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade. This International Day is intended to inscribe the tragedy of the slave trade in the memory of all peoples." In the UK? Visit the National Maritime Museum or Queen's House in Greenwich, London, England to “explore the relationship between remembrance and reparative practice” on August 23rd.
→ Click here for program details.
August 28 (Australia)"The day is dedicated to celebrating diversity and showing solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community, with participants encouraged to don purple … as a visible symbol of their support.” Yearly on the last Friday of August. |
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| ADVICE COLUMNThis month’s question:CARE TO SHARE THE SPARK THAT LIT YOUR FIRE? |
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| | Remember when you were younger and read that book / watched that show and thought, “Wait, am I *insert queer identity discovery here*?!” |
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| August 29 (Brazil)"…a date created in reference to the 1st National Lesbian Seminar (Senale), held in 1996 in Rio de Janeiro. The seminar was a milestone in the fight for public policies, civil rights, and respect for the identity and dignity of lesbian and bisexual women.” Translated from Portuguese
August 30 (USA)#NFHAAD “HIV affects people of all faiths. Observed on the last Sunday in August, NFHAAD unites people … to work together in the fight against HIV."
August 31 (Global)“…to promote greater recognition and respect for the diverse heritage, culture and contribution of people of African descent to the development of societies, and to promote respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms of people of African descent”
August 31 (Global)"Overdose continues to affect every community. Yet it can be prevented. We know how to reduce risk and keep people safe. By speaking openly, learning from one another, and treating each other with care and respect, we build a world where fewer lives are lost." |
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| DONATION OPPORTUNITIESHELPING HELPS |
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| | “We’re a small organization with a big mission and a big funding problem… Every dollar makes a difference. Together, we can end overdose.” |
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| | Guess the queer 4-letter slang word! |
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