Overview
Camp Indigo runs week-long summer day camps for transgender, non-binary, and gender-expansive youth aged 5–17. It operates as a nonprofit, with locations in Oakland (origin), Boulder, Akron, and Austin, and most staff identify as trans or gender-expansive. Camps offer age-structured activities in art, science, and movement, emphasizing fun, community, and connection while conversations about gender may occur naturally; scholarships funded by donations and grants help keep fees affordable and ensure staff are paid a living wage. The organization differentiates itself through its trans-led leadership (about 95% of staff) and a strong focus on accessible equity, aiming to give trans youth a joyful camp experience where they can simply be kids.
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What believers are saying
- Camp Indigo opened Minneapolis for 2026, signaling continued geographic expansion.
- Pride St. Louis granted Camp Indigo Point $2,500 in April 2026.
- Ashrei Foundation’s 2026 review highlighted returning leaders and scholarships.
What critics are saying
- A funding shortfall shuts Minneapolis 2026 and stalls the five-city nonprofit model.
- Anti-trans campaigns in Texas and Ohio scare families away before summer 2027.
- Minnesota sanctuary-state branding invites organized harassment and permit pressure from opponents.
What makes Camp Indigo unique
- Camp Indigo runs trans-led day camps for trans, non-binary, and gender-expansive youth.
- About 95% of staff are trans or gender-expansive, including former campers.
- Its 2025 Minneapolis launch extended a decade-old model across five locations.
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