The Heart & Soul Team is in charge of creating an atmosphere that feels welcoming, inclusive, and fun. They make sure folks feel welcome from the moment they arrive, engaged, and supported throughout the weekend.

Note that all Team Leader & Coordinator roles need to be filled before camp takes place.

Camp Greeters

Camp Greeters welcome and check-in campers and provide a positive first impression of Queer Campout.

Roles:

• Team Leaders
• Crew Coordinator
• Camp Greeters
  • Friday greeters need to be filled before camp.

Activities & Engagement (A&E)

Organizes campout activities and supports campers who want to organize an activity.

Roles:

• Team Leaders
• Activities Coordinator
• Special Areas Crew – Designates and sets up special areas in the campground
  • Crew Coordinator 
  • Special Areas Helpers
• Hike Crew
  • Crew Coordinator
  • Fast Group Hike Leader – Leads the group of fast hikers
  • Slower Group Hike Leader – Leads the group of slower hikers
  • Hike Caboose – Trails at the end to ensure no one is left behind
• Camp Photographer – Takes photos and videos during the campout (of folks who have given consent)
  • Needs to be filled before camp

Care Bears 

The Care Bears are a team prepared to help with conflict resolution and support community accountability. The role entails supporting to mediate conflict or other issues that may arise that threaten the well-being of individuals or our collective. Helpful skills for being a Care Bear include listening, conflict resolution, de-escalation, somatics, or other ways to stay present in your body while holding space for others. You don’t have to have all the answers or be formally trained. Our lived experiences often give us the skills to hold this role.

We aim for all Care Bears to be filled and coordinated before camp.

Roles:

• Team Leaders
• Care Bears

Answer Keepers

Serve as a communication hub for campers, directing them to community resources when questions arise.

Roles:

• Team Leaders
• Answer Keepers