August 2025 (Dates TBD)
Camp fYrefly is Canada's only national leadership retreat for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans-identified, two-spirited, intersexed, queer, questioning, and allied youth. The Camp, which was founded in 2004 by Dr. André P. Grace and Dr. Kristopher Wells of the University of Alberta, is designed to help youth develop the leadership skills and personal resiliency necessary for them to become agents for positive change in their schools, families, and communities. After observing the impact of the programming while serving as the Artist in Residence at Camp fYrefly Edmonton, Dr. Spencer J Harrison '97, teamed up with Dr. Grace to bring Camp fYrefly to Trent University in 2017.
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About Camp fYrefly
Artists in Residence
As an arts-based camp, Camp fYrefly Ontario has been blessed with so many creative and talented individuals who have shared their gifts and stories with campers. Below you will find a list of past Artists in Residence, along with links to their personal websites, showcasing their work.
| 2024 | Justin Fraser | https://www.instagram.com/justin_fraser_stylist |
| 2023 | PJ Marcellino | https://www.instagram.com/pjmarcellino |
| 2022 | Charlie Petch | http://www.charliecpetch.com/ |
| 2021 | Hana Shafi | https://www.instagram.com/frizzkidart/?hl=en |
| 2020 | Spencer J. Harrison | https://agp.on.ca/artists/spencer-harrison/ |
| 2019 | Mark Julien | https://mark-julien-illustration.myshopify.com/ |
| 2018 | Syrus Marcus Ware | https://www.syrusmarcusware.com/ |
| 2017 | Kael (Kate) Reid | https://kaelreid.com/ |
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CHECK OUT the Camp fYrefly Variety Hour Radio Show!
The Camp fYrefly Variety Hour Radio Show blends arts, stories, and identity to bring you a little bit of queer culture and fYrefly magic over the airwaves. Contributors: Grayden Heatherly, Kris Hamill, Teddy Syrette, Kyler Kay, Oliver Middleton
Camp fYrefly is hosted by the School of Education at Trent University in partnership with the University of Alberta. Offered as an Alternative Placement Setting, Teacher Candidates will participate in program planning and implementation, and small group leadership with LGBTQ youth campers.
For more information about this opportunity, please direct inquiries to:
Rachael Nicholls | rachaelmnicholls@trentu.ca | For Teacher Candidates