A residential youth summer camp for LGBTQ communities and their allies. Offers one-week outdoor camps in the spring, summer and fall. Summer camp programming is trans inclusive and trans celebratory. For campers ages 8-17. Volunteer opportunities for 18+.
Arts & Leadership
Diverse Harmony
Presents music that allows youth of diverse backgrounds to share their love of music and be accepted for who they are. Ages 13-22.
HEYO @ Lifelong
Through peer-to-peer outreach and education, reduces stigma around queer issues and promotes healthy sexual choices. Meetings occur on the first and last Wednesdays of every month from 6 – 8 PM. Open to all LGBTQ & allied youth ages 16 – 24.
LGBTQ Discussion Group @ Maple Valley Community Center
A group for discussing LGBTQ issues in a safe and respectful environment. Open to all teens.
maplevalleycc.org/teencenter • 22010 SE 248th Street, Maple Valley
425-432-1272 • Email
Outspoken Speakers Bureau
A diverse group of LGBTQ and allied youth and adults dedicated to challenging oppression and violence through community education and story telling. For youth ages 14-23.
Peace on the Streets By Kids From the Streets (PSKS)
Programs act as stepping stones to transition youth from the streets to self-sufficiency. See entry in Housing section for more info.
Reel Queer Youth
A video production and media literacy training for LGBTQ youth and their allies ages 13-20.
Seattle Young People’s Project
A grassroots community-based organization creating space for anti-racist, intersectional feminist youth of color-led, adult-supported community organizing.
sypp.org • 6218 Beacon Ave S, Seattle
253-234-7649 • Email
YouthCare
Provides programs and services for streetkids, runaway, homeless and at-risk youth. See entry in Housing section for more information.
YouthSpeaks
Provides arts integration, out-of-school arts and teen leadership programs for youth. Queer and trans-friendly environment.
artscorps.org/programs/teen-programs/youth-speaks-seattle
4408 Delridge Way SW, Suite 110, Seattle • 206-722-5440 • Email