A multi-day summer experience focused on creativity, community, and youth activism.

UE Pride Camp is a free, multi-day summer experience for LGBTQ+ teens and allies (ages 13–17), focused on self-expression, community-building, and youth activism in a supportive and affirming environment.

Led by trained University of Evansville student leaders, Pride Camp invites participants to explore identity, creativity, and social change through art-based projects, conversation, and activism-centered workshops. The camp emphasizes building confidence, finding one’s voice, and learning how young people can make a positive impact in their schools and communities.

Dates

June 26–28, 2026

Schedule

• Friday, June 26: 6:00–10:00 PM
• Saturday, June 27: 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
• Sunday, June 28: 2:00–6:00 PM

Participants attend all three days.

Who Can Attend

• Ages: 13–17
• Who: LGBTQ+ teens and allies
• Cost: Free

UE Pride Camp is intentionally designed as a welcoming space for teens at different stages of identity exploration.

What to Expect

Participants will engage in a mix of creative and action-oriented experiences, including:

• Art and self-expression as tools for storytelling and visibility
• Activism workshops focused on advocacy, allyship, and social change
• Small-group discussions about identity, justice, and community
• Community-building activities that foster connection and belonging
• Opportunities to learn how young people can take action in their schools and communities

All activities are facilitated by University of Evansville student leaders who model inclusive leadership and help participants explore what it means to care for themselves and for others.

Pride, Creativity, and Action

Pride Camp recognizes that creativity and activism often go hand in hand. Participants are encouraged to think about how self-expression, storytelling, and community engagement can become tools for advocacy, care, and positive change.

Activities are designed to be age-appropriate, supportive, and empowering, helping teens imagine what activism can look like in everyday life, from supporting peers to shaping more inclusive school environments.

Cost & Registration

UE Pride Camp is free to attend, thanks to the generosity of donors committed to supporting LGBTQ+ youth.

Registration coming soon.
(Check back for the registration link and additional details.)

Help Keep Pride Camp Free

UE Pride Camp is offered at no cost so that all teens can participate, regardless of financial circumstances. Donor support helps provide materials, meals, and programming that center creative expression, leadership development, and youth activism.

If you would like to support Pride Camp and help ensure this experience remains accessible and empowering for LGBTQ+ youth, please consider making a donation.

Donate to UE Pride Camp

Questions? Email pridecamp@evansville.edu.