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Deadline to apply: August 9,2010

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With support from Statoil Hydro and the United Way of Newfoundland and Labrador, Planned Parenthood - Newfoundland and Labrador Sexual Health Centre will be hosting our 2nd annual Camp Eclipse: OUT IN the Woods from August 21 to 24, 2010.

This youth retreat focuses on issues faced by sexual minorities and gender variants (gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, etc.) and discusses how the youth can take a leadership role in ending homo/bi/transphobia.

The Camp will be held at the Environmental Education Centre (www.brotherbrennancentre.ca) again this year. This setting provides peace and tranquility for uninterrupted personal growth, reflection, learning, and healing. Participants have said how they felt, "revitalized" and had a "renewed hope that there are good people in the world."

This youth leadership camp benfits youth between the ages of 16 - 24, who will:

- be the majority as opposed to the minority;
- network with community leaders;
- learn from each other;
- have discussions on various topics including sexual health, dealing with discrimination, transsexuality, the importance of self-esteem, etc; and
- have fun in a supportive, non-judgemental environment.

The name "Camp Eclipse: OUT in the Woods" was decided on by the youth who attended the first camp. The Eclipse represents many things the camp stands for. Solar eclipses are monumental and unifying events. During a solar eclipse the moon (representing minority queer youth) lines up with the sun (representing the majority). Despite the moon’s relatively small size, it becomes visible and empowered. No matter what the size of the majority, the minority can rise above, remain successful, and become visible. This camp empowered youth to do the same.

To keep up to date and recieve important notices about future Camps, join our Camp Eclipse Facebook Group. You may also be intersted in our LBGTQ Youth Goup.

To apply for Camp Eclipse please complete and submit an application form to:

Costa Kasimos
Planned Parenthood
203 Merrymeeting Rd
St. John's, NL A1C 2W6

or fax to 709-726-2308.

Applicantions will be reviewed and successful applicants will be e-mailed a registration package.

Included in the registration package will be a registration form. Completed registration forms and a $25 registration fee are due by August 16. This fee will cover travel to Camp from St. John's and back, accommodations, meals, and all activities. If you are not able to pay the $25, please contact Costa Kasimos to discuss further.

Please note that it costs over $300 for each camper, but that we only ask for $25 to ensure that money is not a barrier to attendance. If you are able to pay more than the $25 registration fee, please consider doing so.

If you are interested in supporting this important Camp, please contact Costa Kasimos, at 1-709-579-1009 or executivedirector@nlsexualhealthcentre.org.