Welcome to Los Angeles
We are so thrilled to welcome you to LA! It’s been a crazy year and it’s time to come together for a magical, meaningful week.
Dates
Sunday July 13 - Saturday July 19, 2025
Hostel
Our home for the week is the HI Hostel in Santa Monica, only two blocks from the beach. More details here. If driving, there is a public parking structure on the opposite side of the street. If flying into LAX, take the shuttle to the rideshare facility, to take a rideshare to the hostel.
Check In / Check Out
Check in is at 3PM, while check out is at 10AM, but we are flexible in terms of arrival and departure times.
Digital Device Policy
Digital devices can be accessed in the morning before the start of programming and in the evening at the end of programming and before bedtime, but will otherwise be handed in.
Forms
Team
Caleb joins us from Boston, MA: Hello Camp Light Bulb campers :) I used to be a Camp Lightbulb camper like yourself for two summers, and now I get the honor of coming back to camp as a counselor. I am so excited to return to the Lightbulb community and get the chance to get to spend a week with you in LA. I understand the unique and life changing experiences that Camp Lightbulb cultivates and as a counselor will strive to create the safest camp environment for you to be yourself. Our days in LA will be spent growing together, making lasting friendships/memories, and strengthening our community. I can't wait to meet you on the west coast and make this the best week of your summer.
and Esmée joins us from Portland, OR: Hey everyone! I'm Esmée (they/she), one of the two awesome counselors at Camp Lightbulb LA 2025. This is my second summer at Lightbulb and I'm looking forward to doing what I love: creating awesome activities like sports, games, and dances, for queer & trans young people. Outside of Lightbulb, you can find me playing video games, organizing protests with thousands of people, appearing on a Disney Channel commercial, and running an awesome nonprofit called Queer Youth Assemble.
Menu TBC
Coming soon
Schedule
All the details for the week can be found here. Highlights include a keynote speech by E Entertainment host Justin Sylvester, a visit to the Getty Museum, volunteering at Project Angel Food, a visit to the LA LGBT Center, a Camp Lightbulb fundraiser at the Godfrey Hotel, a non binary fashion show and Pink Pony Club themed Queer Prom.
Packing List
Everything you need to pack. Click here. Please note that bedding and towels are provided by the hostel.
Medication
Please bring any medication in its original packaging.
Merchandise
Your official 2025 camp t shirt will be waiting for you at check in.