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Camp fYrefly is Canada's only national leadership retreat for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans-identified, two-spirited, intersexed, queer, questioning, and
allied youth. The Camp, which was founded in 2004 by Dr. André P. Grace and
Dr. Kristopher Wells, is designed to help youth develop the leadership skills
and personal resiliency necessary for them to become agents for positive change in their schools, families, and communities.
Camp fYrefly exists because caring adults believe that all youth are entitled to a world that embraces diversity rather than fearing it. For four days each year, we create that world, a world that lives out the fYrefly acronym, which stands for: fostering, Youth, resiliency, energy, fun, leadership, yeah! Camp fYrefly’s philosophy and programming emphasize a by-youth-for-youth approach where older youth and adult facilitators mentor and help to support younger youth.
All of our Camp programming is guided by input from youth and facilitated by trained educators and youth workers in collaboration with a team of artists, dramatists, and community and youth leaders. The Camp, guided by an arts-based educational philosophy, is jam-packed with dance, drama, music, writing, visual art, empowerment and reflection exercises, anti-oppression work, personal growth opportunities, healthy socialization, and in-depth learning activities about specific youth topics and social issues. In sum, Camp fYrefly's programming focuses on four key areas: leadership, individual development, socialization, and resiliency.
Please take time to explore our website to learn more about the history of Camp fYrefly, its mission and program, to find out how to apply and attend future Camps, or to support fYrely with a donation to enable us to continue to develop and expand our award-winning leadership programming.
