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Wildflower Pride Camp

Overnight​

🌈 PRIDE Camp —
Austin’s FIRST-EVER PRIDE Camp! 🌈

We’re beyond proud to host Austin’s first-ever PRIDE Camp — an unforgettable overnight weekend experience happening during the first weekend of Pride 💖✨

This joyful, affirming camp is a space for LGBTQ+ youth to connect, celebrate, and be fully themselves — surrounded by community, creativity, and care 🌈

This is a secular, non-religious camp experience focused on inclusion, self-expression, and building meaningful connections in a safe and supportive environment.

Coming June 4 - 6, 2027
Ages 13 - 17

🌙 Overnight weekend camp (Friday + Saturday night)
🔥 Campfire & community bonding
🌲 Nature exploration & outdoor fun
💄 Drag, creativity & self-expression
🌈 100% queer staff & LGBTQ+ affirming environment
🛟 Supportive, trained staff focused on youth wellbeing

Location:

Austin, TX 78701

  • Starts Jun 4, 2027

    From 100 US dollars

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CAMP STAFF from Pride Camp 2026 

Shannon Messer, M. Ed

Camp Director

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Crystal Paul

Camp Counselor, Music Director 

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Anthony Basini
Camp Counselor

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Greg B. 

Camp Chef

FAQ

What should campers bring?

  • Cot or sleeping pad (required)

  • Sleeping bag or blankets (required)

  • A few changes of clothes

  • Sleepwear

  • Underwear and socks

  • Swimwear 

  • Swim shoes

  • A warm layer like a hoodie or jacket

  • Waterproof rain gear

  • Sturdy, closed-toe shoes for outdoor activities

  • A hat for sun protection

  • Toiletries

  • Toothbrush and toothpaste

  • Wipes 

  • Deodorant

  • Hairbrush or comb

  • Menstrual products (if needed)

  • Sunscreen and bug spray

  • Any personal medications

  • Refillable water bottle

  • A small backpack or day bag

  • Flashlight or headlamp with spare batteries

  • Sunglasses

  • Fun clothing for karaoke drag night 

  • A journal and something to write with

  • A book, cards, or a small game to enjoy offline

  • A separate bag for dirty laundry

What should we expect while at camp?

  • An affirming, inclusive environment where every identity and pronoun is welcomed and honored.

  • A focus on building leadership skills, embracing personal growth, and discovering who you are.

  • Vibrant community life with plenty of time to connect, bond, and celebrate together — full of energy and pride.

  • Surrounded by nature across both locations, from wooded forests and dramatic mountain landscapes to wide open fields.

  • A screen-free zone designed to help campers disconnect from devices and invest in real, lasting connections.

  • Campers are empowered to think for themselves, take initiative, and grow into their own.

  • Dynamic workshops exploring social justice and leadership that push campers to think deeper and dream bigger.

  • A community grounded in maturity, empathy, consent, and genuine care for one another.

Will Food Be Provided?

All meals and snacks are included in tuition. Our kitchen staff takes pride in delivering nutritious meals that keep our campers going throughout the day. Campers enjoy three balanced meals per day, along with snacks and special treats! We gladly accommodate vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free diets, but require proper notice for appropriate planning. If your camper has a serious food allergy or aversion that you feel may impact their camp experience, please email Shannon.Messer@campwildflowerroots.org to discuss further. All meal will be prepared in the same kitchen and prep spaces.

What Makes This Camp Special?

A fully affirming space designed specifically for LGBTQ+ youth, this camp creates opportunities for self-expression, creativity, and confidence-building. It centers on community, belonging, and emotional safety, with no religious programming or affiliation—just connection, joy, and authenticity.

Where Will Campers Sleep?

All participants will sleep in "Youth Quad" located in First Baptist Church third floor with 2 feet (arms length) from each other. Including numbers of every 6 campers for 1 counselor ratio. 

Will you provide transportation?

No, this year we require all participants to be dropped off on Friday, June 5th at 901 Trinity Street and pick up on Sunday, June 7th by 8:30 am.

Can the campers take shower?

No, we will not have access to showers so bring wipes :)

Refund Policy

If you need to cancel your camper’s enrollment at any point, you must email info@campwildflowerroots.org ASAP

– Cancellations on or after April 1st will incur a $50 administrative fee.

– Cancellations on or after May 1st will incur a $75 administrative fee.

– Cancellations on or after June 1st are non-refundable

Camp Wildflower Roots does not offer fee reductions, refunds, rebates, allowances, or reimbursements for any absences or early departures, regardless of the reason. This includes but is not limited to illness, injury, homesickness, dismissal, voluntary withdrawal, no-shows, late arrivals, family emergencies, vacations, summer school conflicts, unexpected events, or dissatisfaction with the program.
In the event that Camp Wildflower Roots modifies any aspect of its programming, no refunds or fee reductions will be issued. Any changes made to programming are done solely with the safety and overall experience of our campers in mind.

 

Early Departure Policy
If a camper is dismissed, removed, or chooses to leave camp early for any reason — including but not limited to behavioral issues, homesickness, illness, injury, or dissatisfaction with the program — the camper's parent or legal guardian assumes full financial responsibility for all costs associated with their departure within 24 hours.

 

 

Any other questions? 

Email info@campwildflowerroots.org

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