Inside a Texas summer camp for LGBTQ+ kids – in pictures
View image in fullscreenBuilding powerInside a Texas summer camp for LGBTQ+ kids – in picturesColor Splash Out provides a safe space in a state that has targeted and demonized trans people Read the full story here Velvet hugs their mom Ari Garza, on the third day of Color Splash Out summer camp in north Texas. This year’s camp theme was “Olympus: Experiencing Myths, Embracing Heroes and Exploring Our Legends.” Each house prepared a project about lessons learned from Greek legends. ShareView image in fullscreenFrankie Leigh, the camp lifeguard, assists Velvet, 11, as they try out paddleboarding.
- ▪View image in fullscreenBuilding powerInside a Texas summer camp for LGBTQ+ kids – in picturesColor Splash Out provides a safe space in a state that has targeted and demonized trans people Read the full story here Velvet hugs their mom Ari
- ▪This year’s camp theme was “Olympus: Experiencing Myths, Embracing Heroes and Exploring Our Legends.” Each house prepared a project about lessons learned from Greek legends.
- ▪ShareView image in fullscreenFrankie Leigh, the camp lifeguard, assists Velvet, 11, as they try out paddleboarding.
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View image in fullscreenBuilding powerInside a Texas summer camp for LGBTQ+ kids – in picturesColor Splash Out provides a safe space in a state that has targeted and demonized trans people Read the full story here Velvet hugs their mom Ari Garza, on the third day of Color Splash Out summer camp in north Texas. Garza was a house leader for the House of Glitter Gorgons at this year’s camp.Building power is supported byAbout this contentPhotographs by Salgu WissmathTue 4 Aug 2026 10.00 EDTShareView image in fullscreenAlastair Mendoza, 17, left, listens to his housemate Triston, 18, right, practice their skit about Achilles, courage and fear on the third day of Color Splash Out summer camp in North Texas on 18 July 2026.
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