Join the Rad Fat Camp Team!
Rad Fat Adventure Camp Applications
Image description: two campers learning to embroider in a craft session.
We are continuing to accept applications on a rolling basis for Session Presenters! We are particularly looking for:
Hiking, kayaking, other movement sessions
Fiber arts sessions (our campers love embroidery, crochet, knitting)
Evening sessions: board games, open mic, scary stories around the campfire, DnD one-shot
We are also looking for volunteer photographers, graphic designers, illustrators, and song leaders. If you are interested in those roles, please email us at camp [at] radicalhealthalliance [dot] org!
Session Presenters
Session presenters are rad fat campers! Our programming is all camper led so we are not currently accepting sessions from people who do not plan to attend as a camper. Session presenters are guaranteed a spot at camp for the main weekend ($395 early bird / $525 regular price) and are encouraged to apply for a scholarship if the cost of camp is a barrier.
We want to offer a wide range of types of camp activities as well as sessions that make the most of the amenities we have on site: outdoors, physical activity, crafts, community, games, kayaking / canoeing, pool activities, and more. Our ideal sessions are at the intersection of fat identity/community and classic camp vibes (nature, crafts, fun). We welcome creativity and want to showcase our community’s interests and skills. You are welcome to check out the amenities at Camp Courage and please feel free to contact us with any questions to help you plan your session.
Here is a non-exclusive list of sessions we would love to see proposals for:
Nature based activities: hiking, kayaking/canoeing, forest bathing, painting naturescapes
Games: board or card games, DnD one shot for beginners
Pool activities: water volleyball
Other physical activity: dance class, skits/improv
Arts & Crafts: fiber arts (embroidery, crochet, knitting), paper-making, junk journaling, zine making, nature photography
Embodiment: meditation, somatic processing, processing body grief
Community building: facilitated discussions various aspects of navigating life as a fat person, open mic night
Session presenter responsibilities
Plan your activity for approximately a 90-120 minute session (physical activities should be a maximum of 60 min of total physical activity - plan for breaks, intro time, time to chat with other participants as part of the session.)
Provide session title, description, and bio for camp website and schedule
Work with camp organizers to source affordable supplies if needed
Set up, host, and clean up your session
What we’re looking for in session presenters
Ability to instruct and support a range of learning levels in your topic
An understanding of modifications / adaptations related to your session to be as inclusive as possible. This includes options for all body sizes, ability levels,
Comfort and/or experience leading your activity