Camp Sunflower offers a week-long overnight camp designed just for LGBTQ+ youth—a space where you can be yourself, make lifelong friends, and have unforgettable experiences.
We welcome campers entering 7th–12th grade, and for those who have aged out, our Counselor-in-Training (CIT) program offers an opportunity to continue being part of the Camp Sunflower community while developing leadership skills.
At Camp Sunflower, you'll find all the classic summer camp activities you’d expect:
🏊♂️ Swimming
🎨 Arts & crafts (individual & group projects)
🏹 Archery
🎭 A legendary talent show
🔥 Campfire circles
🕺 A fun and welcoming dance
🏆 Team challenges and games
But you’ll also find camp experiences that are uniquely designed for LGBTQ+ youth, including:
✨ A spectacular drag show
🏳️⚧️ Affinity spaces for trans and non-binary campers
📝 Queer-inclusive sexual health education
🎲 Multiple Dungeons & Dragons campaigns throughout the week
With tons of activities and daily choice time, you can customize your camp experience—whether you love the outdoors, prefer creative projects, or just want to hang out and make new friends!
Absolutely! Many of our campers are first-time campers, and almost everyone feels a little nervous before arriving. That’s totally normal!
We work hard to make sure you feel welcome as soon as you arrive. Our counselors are here to support you, and campers quickly find their people. 99% of campers say their nerves are gone by the end of the first day! While you’re working through those first-day jitters, just remember—you’re not alone, and everyone else is feeling the same way.
Here’s a peek at a typical day at Camp Sunflower:
🍳 Morning: We start the day with a hearty breakfast in our air-conditioned dining hall. Then, we dive into small-group projects based on the year’s camp theme—these could be games, team challenges, or creative activities like sculpting with food!
🎭 Afternoon (Choice Time): This is where you make camp your own! You can:
🌟 Evening: Our nightly activities vary, but highlights include:
Around 11 PM, we wind down and head to bed—ready for another day of adventure!
No way! We know that cell phones are an important part of staying connected, feeling comfortable, and capturing memories. We also want you to fully experience all the fun, friendships, and adventures camp has to offer!
During activities, we ask that you keep your phone put away and step aside if you need to use it, so everyone can stay present and engaged. But outside of that, your phone is yours to have—just be mindful of balancing screen time with all the incredible moments happening around you!
Our staff are as diverse and vibrant as our campers! Many are teachers, artists, musicians, college students, and community advocates—and they all share a passion for making Camp Sunflower an amazing and affirming experience.
🏕️ About 75% of our staff return each year
📜 All counselors are background-checked and trained
💜 Counselors are here to support, guide, and make camp awesome for you!
Camp Sunflower takes place at a modern camp facility within 30 minutes of Wichita, KS. The location isn’t publicly shared for privacy and security reasons.
🏡 Cabins: Each cabin is air-conditioned and has bunk beds. Campers are housed with others close to their age, and counselors stay in each bunkroom for support.
🚻 Bathrooms: Each bunkroom has private shower stalls, toilet stalls, and sinks. Throughout camp, all bathrooms are all-gender restrooms.
🌳 The Site: We’re the only group using the facility during camp week, so it’s truly a home just for us!
We want you to feel excited and confident about coming to Camp Sunflower! If you have any more questions, feel free to reach out to Finn, our camp director at campdirector@campsunflower.org.
Camp Sunflower is a safe and welcoming space that affirms everyone regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
Camp Sunflower, Inc. is 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, contributions are tax deductible as allowed by law.
