How much does camp cost?

Tuition is $950  for a 1-week session. A non-refundable $50 application fee is due at the time of application. If tuition cost is a barrier for you and your camper, financial aid is available. Please see here, and  contact finance@camplilac.org with questions.

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Does legislation or executive orders regarding trans youth impact Camp Lilac?

At present, the passage of Ohio's HB 68, restricting gender affirming care and participation in sports for trans minors as well as the discriminatory=Trump executive orders targeting trans people will not affect our ability to host our full camp program as planned including the administration of prescribed gender affirming medication.

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What security measures are taken?

We plan to have designated security staff present. All staff will be thoroughly trained in responding to unknown individuals on the property and active emergencies. Additional steps are taken to make our location unidentifiable. Above all, our safety is maintained by the confidentiality of our location, something that is the responsibility of all attendees, past and present. We thank you for your role in protecting our campers by keeping our location private.

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Can campers attend both sessions?

Campers may register to attend one session only. This policy ensures the maximum number of youth can have the Camp Lilac experience, as the number of  applicants far exceeds our available spaces each year. We hope to offer multi-week programming in future years.

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What are the sleeping arrangements like?

Campers stay in open air cabins, which have a foundation, roof, and bunk beds, with canvas walls that are rolled up in good weather for an open air experience. Cabin assignments are based on age. Each cabin will have 8-10 campers and 2-3 staff members.

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What does an average day at camp look like?

We have activities for everyone, from hiking, swimming, and canoeing, to playing D&D, board games, and learning ukulele, to embroidery, painting, and clay sculpting. Free time lets you hang out around camp, such as in our library or arts and crafts space, and our evening programs bring everyone together for a variety show, dance party, and more! Learn more about an average day at camp here.

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Who will be at camp?

About 75 campers ages 13-17 attend each week of Camp Lilac.  Staff ages 18 and up, including cabin counselors, nurses, mental health support, and activity leaders, also attend.  All campers and most staff are transgender or gender diverse, an umbrella term inclusive of identities outside of the gender binary, such as nonbinary, genderfluid, and gender nonconforming.

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Can campers bring their phones?

Camp is a place to disconnect from technology, and focus on building relationships with each other and nature. Campers may bring phones, but will be asked to turn them in at the start of camp.

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Can parents or caregivers volunteer for Camp Lilac?

In order to allow campers the freedom to socialize, grow, and express themselves in the camp environment, we do not allow caregivers to volunteer during the same session as their camper. Caregivers are welcome to volunteer during the session their camper is not attending. Please contact us at staff@camplilac.org if you are a caregiver interested in volunteering.

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What COVID-19 precautions are being taken?

A range of precautions are taken to keep our attendees healthy. Please review our complete Infectious Disease Policy prior to beginning your application.

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Is Camp Lilac religiously affiliated?

While we honor all religions practiced by members of our camp community, we are not connected with any religion as an organization. We are happy to provide space and time for observance of any ritual by any member of the camp community.