Rainbow Conference
A day of celebration, community, and learning for young people and the adults who support them
Saturday, September 28, 2024 | 9:30 am – 2:00 pm | Watsonville High School
The Safe Schools Project is proud to announce the Rainbow Conference — a day of celebration, community, and learning for young people and the adults who support them in Monterey, San Benito, & Santa Cruz Counties.
When: Saturday, September 28, 2024 @ 9:30 am – 2:00 pm
Where: Watsonville High School
Breakfast, Snacks, and Lunch Provided!
- For teens: Queer, Trans, & Allied Student Summit of the Central Coast — Fall 2024
- For adults: Parents/Guardians, Educators, and Adult Allies “Understanding Gender” Conference — Fall 2024
- For elementary students and their families: Rainbow Glitter Kids — Fall 2024
Queer, Trans, & Allied Student Summit of the Central Coast
All High School & Middle School LGBTQIA+, Questioning, & Allied Students Welcome!
The Fall 2024 Summit theme is:
“Corals and Queerness: Resilience in the Face of Adversity”
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Experience workshops created by fellow youth and community organizers.
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Meet students from throughout Santa Cruz County, Monterey County, and San Benito County — from Watsonville, Salinas, Soledad, Monterey, San Juan Bautista to Scotts Valley — who are working to help create safer schools in their communities!
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Have access to a resource fair which provides useful support for LGBTQIA+ youth, allies, and families.
- Each student who registers will receive a personalized goodie bag and free t-shirt with a custom design!
- Breakfast, Snacks, and Lunch Provided!
Register by Monday, September 23rd at 11:59 pm to receive a goodie bag
For more information, please visit: Queer, Trans, & Allied Student Summit of the Central Coast — Fall 2024
Join the Fall 2024 Student Summit Planning Committee!
Queer, Trans, & Allied Student Summit Facebook Event Page
“Understanding Gender” Conference
For Parent/Guardian, Educator & Adult Allies
A free bilingual conference for parents, guardians, adult allies, and educators from Monterey, San Benito, & Santa Cruz Counties who want a deeper understanding of gender and youth.
When: Saturday, September 28, 2024 @ 9:30 am – 2:00 pm
Where: Watsonville High School, Watsonville
Haga clic aquí para información en español
Rainbow Glitter Kids
For Elementary Students and their Families
A day of learning, pride, and celebration especially for elementary school students and their families.
Things to expect at Rainbow Glitter Kids!
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Games!
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Art & Crafts!
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Storytelling!
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Free Food and Goodies!
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Make New Friends!
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Talking about inclusive schools and communities!
To learn more, please visit: Rainbow Glitter Kids
Rainbow Glitter Kids Facebook Event Page
The Queer Youth Task Force of Santa Cruz County, Safe Schools Project, and Our Gente (a program of the Epicenter of Monterey County) are proud to present a supportive space for LGBTQIA+ and allied youth in Monterey, San Benito, & Santa Cruz Counties.
For more information, contact us at CoordinateSummit@gmail.com or (831) 427-4004.
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Editor: Sarananda S. Osheim
