Camp Tawonga accepts and celebrates all identities, fostering positive self esteem in children so they can go out and be positive forces in the world. To that end, we have long been a champion of gender inclusion. Below are resources to support this work:
Organizations
Resources to Support Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Kids
Transgender Children and Youth: Understanding the Basics
Gender Diverse and Transgender Children
Tips for Allies of Transgender People
Supporting the Transgender People in Your Life: A Guide to Being a Good Ally
How Addiction Affects The Transgender Community
What Does It Mean To Be Nonbinary?
Financial Resources for LGBTQ students
Gender Affirming Care Resources
Digital Mental Health Resources for LGBTQ+ and Allies
Addressing Alcohol and Drug Challenges Among LGBTQ Individuals
Mental Health Resources for the LGBTQ+ Community
LGBTQ Student Toolkit: Resources for Inclusivity and Support
Navigating Mental Health as LGBTQ+
Navigating Homelessness as LGBTQ+
Related Books
A Handbook for Parents and Professionals Supporting Transgender and Non-Binary Teens, by Stephanie Brill and Lisa Kenney
The Gender Creative Child by Diane Ehrensaft
The Transgender Child: A Handbook for Families and Professionals by Stephanie Brill and Rachel Pepper
Back to Camp Tawonga’s all-gender housing options.
