Making Space

Making Space

How should leaders ensure that everyone who comes to a camp or recreation program feels supported, safe, and seen? Likely, most program directors are already trying to ensure safe spaces for all participants.

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How camps can practice inclusivity for all youth 

By Hannah Howard

How should leaders ensure that everyone who comes to a camp or recreation program feels supported, safe, and seen? Likely, most program directors are already trying to ensure safe spaces for all participants. But what else can they do to intentionally create affirming spaces for gender-nonbinary and gender-expansive youth, a group that has been historically excluded in the camping world?