Weekly & Monthly LGBTQ+ Youth Programs
The Diversity Center Youth Program, Santa Cruz County The youth program at TDC provides supportive, educational and social activities for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer and questioning (LGBTIQ) youth. Check out their weekly schedule events at diversitycenter.org/youth Questions? Email youth@diversitycenter.org Weekly and Monthly Happenings We’re here and Queer LGBTQ+ Youth Hangout (Weekly on Thursdays @ 4 - 6 PM) Welcome to the most awesome and inclusive hangout spot in town – We’re Here and Queer! Here, … [Read more...]
Queer, Trans & Allied Summit
The Safe School Project Presents: A day of workshops
The Safe School Project Presents: A day of workshops, gatherings, and leadership opportunities for youth, families, and educators from the central coast! September 30, Watsonville • Queer, Trans, & Allied Student Summit for middle and high school students! • Glitter Kids for elementary school students! • Understanding Gender for parents, guardians, and educators. Bilingual/Bilingüe! Breakfast & lunch provided! When: Saturday, September 30, 2023 @ 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM Where: Watsonville High School, … [Read more...]
Santa Cruz County Office of Education | Queer & Trans Youth Council – Apply by September 8
The Queer & Trans Youth Council of Santa Cruz County (QTYC) provides local LGBTQIA+ youth with leadership skills and an opportunity to serve the local LGBTQIA+ community. Council members work together to identify needs, then plan and implement projects to directly impact their community. Any student currently enrolled in any high school within Santa Cruz County can join the Alliance. Apply Today! If you or your students have any further questions, please feel free to reach out to Student Leadership and Engagement Coordinator, Andres Ortiz … [Read more...]
Genderventurers: A Journey of Shared Strength (Ages 11 – 18), September 2 – December 2, Santa Cruz
Genderventures is a 4-part series gender diverse support group open to people ages 11-18 who are wanting to explore and understand how our gender informs the way we experience the world. Participants can attend one or all 4 sessions! When: Four first Saturdays from September to December @ 2:30 - 4:30 pm Euphoric Explorers Exercise: September 2nd Sparkling Spectrum Skills: October 7th Fabulously Fluid Fashion: November 4th Gender Gratitude Gathering: December 2nd Where: The Diversity Center, Santa Cruz If you're interested … [Read more...]
Weekly & Monthly LGBTQ+ Youth Programs
The Diversity Center Youth Program, Santa Cruz County The youth program at TDC provides supportive, educational and social activities for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer and questioning (LGBTIQ) youth. Check out their weekly schedule events at diversitycenter.org/youth Questions? Email youth@diversitycenter.org Weekly and Monthly Happenings Shine Your Pride LGBTQ+ Youth Mixer Co-hosted by TDC and Big Brothers Big Sisters (Weekly on Thursdays @ 4 - 6pm) Join us at The Diversity Center for a LGBTQ+ Youth Weekly … [Read more...]
Queer, Trans, & Allied Student Summit of The Central Coast: Sept. 30
The Safe School Project Presents: A day of workshops, gatherings, and leadership opportunities for youth, families, and educators from the central coast! September 30, Watsonville • Queer, Trans, & Allied Student Summit for middle and high school students! • Glitter Kids for elementary school students! • Understanding Gender for parents, guardians, and educators. Bilingual/Bilingüe! Breakfast & lunch provided! When: Saturday, September 30, 2023 @ 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM Where: Watsonville High School, … [Read more...]
Call for T-Shirt Designs for the Fall 2023 Queer, Trans, & Allied Student Sumit of the Central Coast | Entries Due: September 1
The design contest is open to all currently enrolled high school and middle school students located in Santa Cruz, San Benito, or Monterey counties. All entries need to incorporate the summit theme “Capybaras: A Nonjudgmental Look on Queer History.” The winning designer will receive a hoodie with the design and a $25 gift card. Guidelines – Learn how to submit a t-shirt design! Due Friday, September 1 by 5:00 pm Learn more at the Safe Schools Project … [Read more...]
Reminders
Camp OUT! August 4 - 6, Watsonville The Diversity Center is housing a Camp OUT for LGBTQ+ youth. The Camp Out is an LGBTQ+ inclusive and accessible camping experience for campers ages 14-18 at Mt. Madonna County Park. The Camp Out is free and we have space for 20 campers. When: Friday, August 4 - Sunday, August 6 Where: Mt. Madonna County Park Campers can reserve their space at camp by filling out this form: tinyurl.com/TDCcampout2023 … [Read more...]