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Camp fYrefly

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 of the University of Alberta, 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.

FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @fyreflyontario

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About Camp fYrefly


Artists in Residence

As an arts-based camp, Camp fYrefly Ontario has been blessed with so many creative and talented individuals who have shared their gifts and stories with campers. Below you will find a listin of past Artists in Residence, along with links to their personal websites, showcasing their work. 

2022 Charlie Petch http://www.charliecpetch.com/
2021 Hana Shafi https://www.instagram.com/frizzkidart/?hl=en
2020 Spencer J. Harrison https://agp.on.ca/artists/spencer-harrison/
2019 Mark Julien https://mark-julien-illustration.myshopify.com/
2018 Syrus Marcus Ware https://www.syrusmarcusware.com/
2017 Kael (Kate) Reid https://kaelreid.com/

Applications

Please click and fill-out the appropriate Google Form, below. (TBD)

  • Camper Application 
  • Youth Leader Application 
  • Adult Volunteer Application

CHECK OUT the Camp fYrefly Variety Hour Radio Show!

The Camp fYrefly Variety Hour Radio Show blends arts, stories, and identity to bring you a little bit of queer culture and fYrefly magic over the airwaves. Contributors: Grayden Heatherly, Kris Hamill, Teddy Syrette, Kyler Kay, Oliver Middleton


Camp fYrefly is hosted by the School of Education at Trent University in partnership with the University of Alberta. Offered as an Alternative Placement Setting, Teacher Candidates will participate in program planning and implementation, and small group leadership with LGBTQ youth campers. 

For more information about this opportunity, please direct inquiries to:

Blair Niblett  |  blairniblett@trentu.ca  |  For Teacher Candidates

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