Whales, welcome packs and open slots....

Hello campers, parents and supporters....

Last week again saw a lot of whales off the coast of Provincetown. How lucky we are to be close to such majesty....(picture courtesy of Chase Wyatt).

Some quick updates. 

• We are now 30% booked with 3 months to go. We still have slots available in all week, so be sure to share details with students, family and friends. 
• A number of people have come forward to offer scholarships to prospective campers. We will spotlight some of our donors in the near future, but for now we'd like to express our enormous gratitude.
• Next week we have our second interview rounds for our summer team. Decisions will be made by the middle of the week. 
• We expect to start sending out our first welcome packs in June, we will send update on this closer to the date
• Any comments, questions or concerns, please get in touch; we would love to hear from you.

Have a great weekend!

What to expect at Camp Lightbulb

Hello Campers....

The mission of Camp Lightbulb is to provide a welcoming, supportive, fun summer camp experience in the glorious surroundings and welcoming embrace of Provincetown, MA, fully incorporating its unique place in American history, as an artists' colony, a vibrant LGBT haven, in an area of outstanding natural beauty.  The camp is led by experienced professionals who identify as LGBT or straight allies. 

The camp offers 5 elements which take place at local venues and outdoors.

• Summer Camp Fun: bonfires, games, art & crafts, cookouts, movie night
• Art Lab: outdoor sketching, journal writing, sand sculpting, drag workshop
• Ptown Campus: dune tour, whale watching, gallery visits, beach cleaning
• Wellness: biking, kayaking, yoga, beach volleyball, tennis
• Self Discovery: self esteem, gender identity, LGBT history, guest speakers

Update from Camp Lightbulb

Hello Campers. Our last 'weekly' update was a few weeks ago, so it's high time for another update.

• Early Bird special discount closes this Sunday so get those applications in
• We still have availability for all weeks but places are filling up....
• We attended a Transgender Conference in Hyannis, MA, organised by PFLAG Cape Cod
• Met with NYC based organisations and put plans in place for our NYC fundraiser on June 5th
• Attended a great Youth Pride in DC and met a lot of great people, and potential Campers.
• We have received a large number of great applications for our counselor, volunteer and junior counselor positions and have telephone interviews scheduled early next week
• Donation page has been updated with details on how what different donation levels support, i.e. $500 sponsors a camper and $250 sponsors a camp trip, like whale watching or a dune tour. So please click here and share with family and friends

This is a pic of our Dream Team last year, wonder who will be joining us this year!

Weekly Update from Camp Lightbulb HQ

Hello Campers.

It's been a stellar week - from our board meeting to a feature in the NY Times.

1. Early Bird registration is open. We now have registrations for all weeks, from across the US. Early Bird rate of $500 is valid until May 5th. To register click here. 
2. We are still accepting applications for counselors, volunteers and junior counselors to join this year's Dream Team. Deadline to submit an application is April 15th. To apply click here. 
3. We're partnering with Cambridge Camping Association, who have a long history of helping families on lower incomes to afford camp. They will provide funds for camperships for up to 4 campers. Stay tuned for more details.
4. We had our first board meeting this week and appointed a bookkeeper. You cannot run a great Camp with the right structure and people in place. We can't wait to introduce the board and our financial guru soon.
5. Did you the feature in the NY Times on Camp Lightbulb? Take a look right here. Recognize the picture?

That's all our news this week. Any questions or comments, email us or give us a call!

Registration Update

Thrilled and excited as inquiries and registrations are coming in from Maine, DC, Tennessee, Michigan, LA and San Francisco. Sign up now! Early Bird registration closes May 5th! First week opens in 4 months exactly...

We're Hiring

We're hiring counselors, volunteers and junior counselors. For full details click here.

Planning for Camp starts now

We might still be a few months away. But at Camp Lightbulb HQ we are starting to incorporate all the great program suggestions from our Spring Training Weekend. Any suggestions of your own? Please get in touch.