Preparing Trans* Kids for Success at Summer Camps

WORKSHOP OVERVIEW

In this 60-minute webinar, the TQAMP (tee-kamp) team will share with parents and caregivers practical guidance on navigating the nuanced experience of trans* campers in a way that maximizes their chance of accessing the true joy of camp!

WORKSHOP DETAILS

TQAMP is an industry-leading organization supporting camps to become spaces of belonging for 2SLGBTQIA+ campers and staff. In doing work with camps across the country we have noticed that there is a need to prepare trans* campers to self-advocate, prepare emotionally, and be empowered to ask for safe accommodation.  Additionally- we have noticed that a lot of campers and parents have questions regarding how to address their unique medical needs with the camp’s healthcare team. 

This is a free event, open to the community. Donations are appreciated as both the American Camp Association, Illinois and TQAMP are 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations. All donations will be split 50/50 between the two organizations and will help us underwrite the cost of this event. Feeling generous and want to support more programs like this? Donations of any size are accepted at acail.org/donate 

FACILITATOR BIOGRAPHIES

Chris Rehs-Dupin (he/him) is the Founder of Transplaining for Camps, and Co-Founder and Co-ED of TQAMP. In the past 4 years Chris has become one of the most established subject matter experts in the area of 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion at camp. He brings 21 years of camp experience, and has trained thousands of leaders to support campers of all genders and sexualities- with compassion and joy. Chris loves gardening, women’s basketball, and dance parties with his wife, Amy and their 2 children, Hayden and Milo.   

Kimberly Herrmann, DO (she/her) joined Whitman-Walker Health as an Internal Medicine-Pediatrics primary care physician in 2019 with a focus on adult/pediatric gender-affirming care and HIV care. Prior to a career in medicine, Kimberly found her passion for residential camps working and volunteering at several medical camps within the SeriousFun Children’s Network and was a camper throughout her childhood in the Girl Scouts.  Kimberly began her career in medicine in 2008 as a clinical case manager at Boston HealthCare for the Homeless Transgender Clinic.  Kimberly then attended medical school at Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, and then residency at Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University for training in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics; followed by a Chief Residency at Children’s Hospital of Michigan.  Kimberly lives with her wife in Washington DC and enjoys exploring the outdoors and following her wanderlust.

LOCATION & TYPE OF WORKSHOP 

This session is a live, virtual events and will utilize the Zoom Meeting platform. 

Please Note: ACA Illinois will not record this event.

THE FINE PRINT

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HOW TO REGISTER

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