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Programs That Connect, Support, and Empower

Welcome Friend Association creates Brave Spaces for 2SLGBTQ+ youth, adults, and seniors — especially in rural and Northern communities — through camp, online connection, and intergenerational programs.

Explore Our Programs

Our Core Programs

Our programs are designed to reduce isolation, strengthen mental wellness, and build community for 2SLGBTQ+ people and allies. Each program reflects our Brave Space approach: centring respect, courage, and accountability.

Across all our programs, we focus on:

Creating spaces where people can show up as themselves, without judgment
Reducing social isolation in rural, remote, and Northern communities
Supporting mental wellness and resilience
Building leadership and community connections

Who Our Programs Support

We work with 2SLGBTQ+ youth, adults, and seniors, as well as families, caregivers, educators, faith communities, and allies who want to show up with courage.

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Programs at a Glance

From summer camp to year-round online connection and intergenerational initiatives, our programs are built to meet people where they are.

Rainbow Camp®

A nationally recognized residential summer camp for 2SLGBTQ+ youth and their allies, offering a life-changing experience of belonging, joy, and affirmation.

Campers build friendships, explore identity, and develop leadership skills in a Brave Space that centres their safety and dignity.

Season: Summer • Location: Northern Ontario • Audience: 2SLGBTQ+ youth and allies

Rainbow Online Connection (ROC)

Year-round virtual programming for people who can’t always access in-person community — especially in rural or Northern areas, or where being out isn’t yet safe.

ROC offers online meetups, conversations, games, and creative activities that help reduce isolation and build connection.

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Format: Online • Audience: 2SLGBTQ+ youth and adults

Intergenerational Programs

Programs that bring 2SLGBTQ+ youth and seniors together to share stories, wisdom, and support. These spaces honour lived experience and create mutual learning.

Activities may include story circles, arts-based workshops, and collaborative community projects.

Audience: 2SLGBTQ+ youth, seniors, and allies

Community Partnerships & Outreach

Collaborations with community groups, unions, workplaces, schools, faith communities, and service organizations to expand access to affirming spaces and programming.

We work together to co-create opportunities that reflect local needs and realities.

Audience: Community partners across Canada

Brave Space Training can complement our programs by helping your workplace, faith community, or organization show up more fully for 2SLGBTQ+ people. Learn more on our Brave Space Training page.