kin•dom in the news & Media
"In the Den with kin•dom camp"
Mama Dragons | July 28, 2025 | Podcast
Sara LaWall, host of the Mama Dragons' In the Den podcast, sits down with John & Andy to explore the life-saving power of queer-led youth spaces that help foster that sense of belonging.
"Conversations with Camps: Sara Tillema & kin•dom camp at Zephyr Point"
Queer Camp Fair | March 7, 2025 | Podcast
Jennifer Boudrye, founder of Queer Camp Fair, chats with Sara Tillema, Director of Programs at Zephyr Point Conference Center. Sara shares how kin•dom camp offers queer youth a safe, affirming space to celebrate who they are, surrounded by intergenerational queer role models.
Joint Statement from LGBTQ+ Affirming Camps
Signed in Community | February 4, 2025 | Statement
kin•dom was one of over a dozen summer camps to release a statement standing united against discrimination and for a future where all 2SLGBTQIA+ youth can thrive. Our commitment to safe, inclusive, and joyful spaces has never been more important.
Trans Kids, Our Kids
Campaign for Southern Equality | September 24, 2024 | Book
Trans Kids, Our Kids: Stories and Resources from the Frontlines of the Movement for Transgender Youth takes readers inside the movement for transgender youth, told through narratives that will open your eyes, break your heart, and give you hope. The book features kin•dom alongside other organizations and activists.
"On colorful soles for queer youth"
Reformiert | October 23, 2024 | Global Article
Our Executive Director, Rev. Dr. John Leedy, was featured in this German article by Reformiert, shining a light on the fight for LGBTQIA+ rights against Christian nationalism and the political landscape in Texas.
"...Respite for LGBTQ+ Youth"
News is Out | May 20, 2024 | National Article
News is Out, a pioneering national collaborative of the leading local queer news publishers, featured kin•dom as part of the Digital Equality Local Voices Fellowship lab. The lab initiative is made possible with support from Comcast NBC Universal.
"Summer camp, safe space"
Dallas Voice | May 10, 2024 | Local Article
The Dallas Voice, the premier media source for LGBTQ Texas, featured kin•dom as part of the Digital Equality Local Voices Fellowship lab. The lab initiative is made possible with support from Comcast NBC Universal.
Camps for Youth
PFLAG | Resource List
PFLAG is the nation's largest organization dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for LGBTQ+ people and those who love them. They listed us among other summer camps where LGBTQIA+ youth can experience traditional summer camp in a safe and nurturing environment.