COLAGE at Family Week
COLAGE offers daily programming at Family Week for youth ages 8+ in collaboration with Family Equality, which hosts family and parent programs throughout the week. COLAGE programs are thoughtfully developed for each age group balancing creativity with recreation, providing a safe environment for youth to talk about challenges they face and ways to become more empowered. We focus on community building and work to connect youth to a network of peers that could become lifelong friends and support systems. Please note, COLAGE’s Family Week programming and COLAGEr-only spaces at Family week are ONLY for youth and adults with one or more LGBTQIA+ parent, guardian or primary caregiver.
Registration for COLAGE’s Summer Program Includes:
By registering with COLAGE, youth and families will get the following access to events:
Entrance to COLAGE’s morning drop-off program for youth ages 8+. The day program is in the morning Monday through Friday and is led by trained volunteer facilitators who also have LGBTQIA+ parents, guardians, and/or caregivers; many of whom have also grown up in COLAGE programs and have developed their leadership skills through participation at Family Week.
Entrance to exclusive youth-only afternoon events and hangout spaces.
Parents and Caregivers will be given free access to all COLAGE-only staple events such as the very popular Friday variety show.
Families will also be given access to whole-family events such as the Teen panel, Beach Campfire Night at Herring Cove Beach, and the Pride Parade.
By joining COLAGE at Family Week, youth and families will gain access to the largest network of youth in LGBTQIA+ families across the world. All COLAGE workshops are created by people in LGBTQIA+ families for youth in LGBTQIA+ families and attendees and volunteers travel from all over the world to support COLAGE and the youth at Family Week.
For almost 26 years, COLAGE and Family Equality have worked together to organize Family Week in Provincetown, MA. Through year-round efforts, we work to provide the best possible activities and events for LGBTQIA+ families at Family Week.
COLAGE Mission
COLAGE unites people with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and/or queer parents into a network of peers and supports them as they nurture and empower each other to be skilled, self-confident, and just leaders in our collective communities.
Testimonials:
“COLAGE gives kids that sometimes feel isolated a place to come out of their shells and embrace themselves and be openly proud of their unique family structures.” - Parent of youth participant, 2018.
“If you're looking for your child to have an opportunity to have discussions about social justice and connect with other unique families look no further.” - Parent of youth participant, 2018.
“COLAGE [Family Week Program] is where I feel most at home.” - Youth Participant, 2018.
“Family Week is a place where LGBTQIA+ people can come and feel safe and welcome.” - Youth Participant, 2018.
“COLAGE [Family Week Program] is amazing and accepting.” - Youth participant, 2018
“Worthwhile trek from Florida to spend a week with families like ours.” - Parent of youth participant, 2018.
To find out more about COLAGE visit WWW.COLAGE.ORG