Queer Night Out: Camp Queerli

Join Queerli for our monthly low-key LGBTQIA+ mixer at The Better Man Distilling Co. this time with retro summer camp vibes!

RSVP: campqueerli.eventbrite.com

Join Queerli for summer camp vibes at Queer Night Out: Camp Queerli!

### QUEER NIGHT OUT: Camp Queerli

#### A summer camp experience to authentically be yourself

Hellooooooo campers!! Welcome to the queer summer camp you wish you had as a kid. Think friendship bracelets, camp games, cute crushes, scavenger hunts, tie dye, and just enough chaos to keep things interesting.
Whether you were the jock, the scout that learned how to survive an apocalypse, the kid always with a book, a theater kid, the “I think I had a crush on my camp counselor” kid, or you’re just here for the vibes, this night is for you.

We’re turning Queer Night Out into a playful space to meet new people and reconnect with your inner child at camp. Come ready to mingle, laugh, and lean into a little nostalgia (with a very queer twist).

No experience necessary. Just show up ready to feel a little camp... and maybe act a little campy, too.

Wear whatever you like, but if you want to lean into the camp aesthetic, think Parent Trap or Wet Hot American Summer...

• ringer tees
• cropped varsity shirts
• faded vintage-looking shirts
• camp collar or bowling collar shirt
• high-waisted denim cutoffs
• short shorts
• athletic nylon shorts
• overalls
• crew socks
• neck bandana
• bucket hats or baseball caps

What to expect:

• Tie-Dye Station – bring a cotton white shirt or bandana and make a $5 suggested donation towards materials, or purchase a Queerli shirt ($20-$25 with tie-dye included)
• Craft Cabin Corner – make a friendship bracelet, BYO knitting, or learn a new skill!
• Create Your Own Carabiner – Make your own decorative carabiner keychain or bag charm by assembling a base clip with accessories
• Cookie Photo Booth - take a photo and print it on a cookie, or have a pre-existing photo printed on one
• Mobile Coffee Cart - Cafe Bobo will be serving up the most delicious hot and iced coffee and tea
• Maxine Vandate, a queer-led band playing from 8:30-10pm with a campfire singalong starting at 9:15pm
• Arrive anytime between 6-10PM

Community can look like making ten new friends, having one meaningful conversation, or simply feeling comfortable in a space. Bring your crew or come solo. Hang with familiar faces, introduce yourself to someone new, or invite another guest to join your table. There is no pressure to mingle with everyone.

Queer Night Out and Queerli welcome every gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, culture, neurotype, ability, and ally. Please respect the comfort levels, boundaries, and personal space of the people around you. We want the night to feel fun, affirming, and safe for everyone aboard.

SOCIAL ICEBREAKER: Color Bracelet Activity
Guests grab bracelets based on interests (books, fandoms, games, etc.). Bracelets = invitation to connect, not obligation.

While traffic light parties often focus on dating, our color-coded bracelets are about shared interests and building community, whether that’s friendship or just a good conversation.

Your reservation does not include food or beverages. Donations support Queerli’s nonprofit operations, future community events, and our ongoing work to build a financial assistance program for LGBTQIA+ community members facing socioeconomic barriers to gender-affirming care, second-parent adoption, legal name changes, or relocation from unaffirming homes.

$5 - 𝗦𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: This amount allows us to sustain our events and cover operational costs.

$10 - 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻: This amount is for those in our communities who can afford to give a little extra, supporting us as we work to offer more experiences and safer spaces for the LGBTQIA+ communities.

$1 - 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀: This end of the scale is for folks who are experiencing financial hardship and would benefit from the support of the community. Queerli events should be accessible to all people, regardless of finances, and we never want money to be a barrier to your attendance. If this tier is not accessible for you, enter an amount outside of the scale that is sustainable for you or contact us via email (hello@queerli.org) or DM @queerli.safespace. No one will be turned away due to a lack of funds.