Queer Belonging Backpacking Adventure
The Queer Belonging Backpacking Adventure is a paid program that takes place for 3 weeks in the month of June. Hosted by the Crissy Field Center, part of the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, the program will be in its 4th year in 2026.
This program is for high school aged youth designed to connect BOTH [Black, Indigenous, People of Color] AND [Queer, Trans, and Gender Non-Binary folx] and allies to nature. During the program, we explore the themes of Queer belonging through community building, discussions, art, and outdoor adventures including backpacking, camping, and learning in nature. Participants develop a deep sense of belonging within the group and a connection to natural spaces. This program helps to create a safe space in which youth can connect on what it means to be QTBIPOC and learn how to advocate for more welcoming and inclusive spaces for all.
If you are interested in this program for June 2026 please fill out the form below.
Benefits & Pay:
- $575 Educational award (Provided at the completion of the course)
- ~$250 Outdoor gear and art supplies provided
This program is for you if:
- You want to explore [Black, Indigenous, People of Color] AND [Queer, Trans, and Gender Non-binary folx] identities
- You are in high school or just graduated high school.
- You are interested in building skills and comfort in outdoor adventures. (You do not need to have experience camping or backpacking)
- You are interested in discussions of what it means to find belonging outdoors.
- You are interested in cultivating connection to people and natural spaces through hands-on learning with art, journaling, reading, and investigation.