Out Youth Program

Our Youth Program is Out Boulder County's social and educational space for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer & Questioning (LGBTQ+) youth and their allies ages 11-18 (Under 12 need a guardian permission form signed).

Out Boulder County’s youth programming strives to help youth thrive and flourish in their personal lives and in the broader community, now and in the future. Out Youth offers opportunities for leadership, social justice education, advocacy, volunteerism, social events, and special projects.

Our comprehensive programming includes:

• LGBTQ+ Youth Support Groups (FREE, drop-in, and all year long)

  • We run three weekly LGBTQ+ youth groups that are free, drop-in, and year-round! Our groups include our Monday LGBTQ+ middle school group (ages 11-14), our Wednesday LGBTQ+ high school group (ages 14-18), and our Thursday Queer and Trans youth group (all LGBTQ+ youth and allies ages 12-18 co-facilitated with OASOS). Please read more about our youth groups here.

• LGBTQ+ Paid Youth Internships (ages 13-18)

  • Spring Youth Internship (February-May)

  • QTPOC Paid Youth Internship (July- October)

  • Fall Youth Internship (August- December)

• Annual Programming (always FREE)

  • Lavender Graduation (May)

  • LGBTQ+ Youth Summer Camp (August)

  • Youth Giving Tree (November & December)

• Youth Centered Community Events (always FREE)

  • Night of Noise (April)

  • Longmont and Boulder Pride (June)

  • Pool Party (July)

  • LGBTQ+ Youth Dance (October)

  • LGBTQ+ Youth Holiday Party (December)

Other Resources:

• FREE gender-affirming apparel (binders, clothing, etc.)

• FREE youth bus passes are available for youth who need assistance with transportation to get to and from our groups. Reach out to Chris or a group facilitator for support.

• Transgender & Gender-Expansive Youth Bill of Rights

• Book Queeries:

  • Next month's book is Messy Roots: A Graphic Memoir of a Wuhanese American.

    Explore LGBTQIA+ representation in books! Teens across the gender and sexuality spectrum are welcome to attend and engage in fun dialogue and activities, snacks provided. For teens / grades 6-12. Meets at the Out Boulder County Pride House (1443 Spruce St. Boulder, CO) on the first Thursday of the month at 5 p.m.