Welcome Friend Association

Congratulations to Christopher Southin and Harry Stewart, recipients of the Meritorious Service Medal. #GGHonours They have been honoured for co-founding Rainbow Camp for their work in support of LGBTQ2S+ youth. Every year Rainbow Camp hosts more than 200 youths, providing them with a safe environment in which to build strong connections and grow. In response […]

Thessalon, Ontario — Harry Stewart and Chris Southin, co-founders of Rainbow Camp, have been chosen to receive the Governor General’s Meritorious Service Award for their dedication in providing support to 2SLGBTQ+ youth. Located just east of Sault Ste. Marie, Rainbow Camp was established in 2012 as a one week-camp for 2SLGBTQ+ youth and has grown […]

2SLGBTQ+ community members, allies and friends are invited to join Alan Gotlib in celebrating the 40th anniversary of his coming out with a live-stream event in support of Rainbow Camp. The live-stream event will be held on Friday, April 2nd from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. EST. As part of the celebration, Alan will talk […]

We are all feeling isolated due to the COVID-19 pandemic but it is particularly felt by our more vulnerable community members. The need for physical distancing has caused us to rethink the way we offer our summer camp programming but the truth remains Rainbow Camp is needed more than ever. The Welcome Friend Association has developed […]

CityNews (Toronto) A summer camp for 2SLGBTQ+ youth that some say saves lives, has moved online for this summer. Audra Brown with how Rainbow Camp gives campers a sense of community they may not find elsewhere. Check out the interview

  2SLGBTQ+ (2 spirited, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer questioning) already have a high rate of suicide.  Due to COVID19, these youth are more isolated due to social distancing.  Some youth are forced to live in the closet, gender mislabeled, and now with the lack of connections within the community, many are feeling desperate and […]

Are you an amazing leader? Do you want to change the lives of over 200 2SLGBT+ youth? Be the role model you needed when you were younger @rainbowcamp.ca this summer! Apply to be a staff or volunteer at www.rainbowcamp.ca and be a part of our 2020 team! Make memories. Make magic. Change lives. #rainbowcamp

At Rainbow Camp, located just east of Sault Ste. Marie, young people canoe, do yoga, and learn about LGBTQ history. TVO.org talks with co-founder Harry Stewart about how the camp came to be and why it’s important to build supportive environments By Claude Sharma – Published on June 24, 2019 Click here for the full article at […]