Coming Soon! Queer & Trans Youth Council Zine “The Queer Agenda”, May 2023
[Save the Date] 2023 Celebration of LGBTQIA+ Graduates | Santa Cruz County LGBTQIA+ High School, Junior High, and Middle School Students, May 13
The Safe Schools Project of Santa Cruz County is proud to announce the 3rd Annual Graduation Ceremony to honor LGBTQIA+ High School, Junior High & Middle School Students. Through this LGBTQIA+ graduation, we wish to acknowledge the amazing achievements and contributions many students have made towards their campuses across Santa Cruz County.
When: Saturday, May 13, 2023 @ (same day as QYLA approximately 3:30-5:30 pm)
Registration Opens April 2023
For more information visit The Safe Schools Project
For questions or to learn more about the 2023 Celebration of LGBTQIA+ Graduates, please email CoordinateGraduation@gmail.com or contact (831) 427-4004.
YA Film School (Summer 2023)
The California Film & Cultural Center is once again putting on YA Film School, and this year Community Foundation has funded a special session for queer and trans identified youth.
Sign-up sheets are going out via email to all the advisors so your students can come make their very own shorts with professional filmmakers who are out in the industry.
Learn more at Cafilmculture.org
Questions? Contact Ashlyn Adams (she/her) at anadams@westside-video.com
[Save the Date] The Diversity Center Youth Camp OUT! (Ages 14 – 18), August 4 – August 6, Watsonville
An LGBTQ+ inclusive and accessible camping experience for campers ages 14-18.
More information to come!
[Reminder] Two Opportunities for LGBTQIA+ and Ally High School & Middle School Students | Spring & Summer 2023
The Safe Schools Project, a program of the Queer Youth Task Force of Santa Cruz County, announces two opportunities for LGBTQIA+ youth this Spring & Summer!
Student Planning Committees
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- 3rd Annual LGBTQIA+ Graduation Celebration | March – June
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- Fall 2023 Queer, Trans, & Allied Student Summit of the Central Coast | March – May & August – October
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Info & Details: 2 Opportunities for LGBTQIA+ and Ally High School & Middle School Students — Spring & Summer 2023
[Reminder] The Diversity Center | Mental Health Services Program for LGBTQIA+ Youth and Family Members
Free Mental Health Support for LGBTQIA+ Youth and Family Members. In-person sessions at The Diversity Center, at your school, or online.
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