Weekly/Monthly Queer & Trans Youth Programs

The Diversity Center Youth Program, Santa Cruz County

The Diversity Center’s Youth Program offers support to teens, families, and schools on issues of gender, sexuality, acceptance, and overcoming discrimination.

Check out Diversity Center Youth Program for the most up to date information about meet dates, times, and programming.

Rainbow Kids Circle (Ages 5 – 11) – Meets the First Saturday of the Month

Rainbow Kids Circle is a monthly 90 minute playgroup for gender diverse, LGBTQ+ kids and allies ages 5-10 and their families. Kids must be accompanied by an adult family member. Siblings ages 11 and under are welcome to attend. Families and kids will have a chance to do arts and crafts, read a story, enjoy a snack, and engage in free play with other gender diverse, LGBTQ+ kids and allies. Together, we will create an accepting, affirming playgroup for families.

For more information about the meeting date, time, and location, please contact rainbowkidscircle@gmail.com.

EDI Educators Youth Monthly ProgramsWe’re here to build community, cultivate joy, pass on important knowledge through life skills instruction and mentorship, and teach young people to advocate for themselves and tell their own stories.

To learn more about available programming visit edieducators.org/youth or email edi.educators@gmail.com

Youth Programs and Services @ The Epicenter, Monterey County

“Our Gente” @ The Epicenter Presents: “Q-Turn” – In Person

Q-TURN is Our Gente’s LGBTQ+ specific set of drop-in hours that happen every Thursday from 12 PM to 5 PM at The Epicenter. Youth participants are welcomed into an accepting environment where they can build community with LGBTQ+ youth and their allies and develop networks of support with their peers.

When: Every Thursday @ 12pm – 5pm
Where: The Epicenter, 737 South Main Street, Salinas, CA 93901