{"id":6184,"date":"2026-08-04T15:00:08","date_gmt":"2026-08-04T15:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.usglobalnews.com\/?p=6184"},"modified":"2026-08-04T15:00:08","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T15:00:08","slug":"inside-a-texas-summer-camp-for-lgbtq-kids-in-pictures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.usglobalnews.com\/?p=6184","title":{"rendered":"Inside a Texas summer camp for LGBTQ+ kids \u2013 in pictures"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"dcr-gmw9wn\">\n<div style=\"max-width:calc(1.5 * 96vh)\" class=\"dcr-qiybaa\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Two people speaking. One is sitting on a railing.\" src=\"https:\/\/i.guim.co.uk\/img\/media\/2241f482f5dec822d2a9cb590c83b775ed5c3afc\/0_0_3000_2000\/master\/3000.jpg?width=375&amp;dpr=1&amp;s=none&amp;crop=none\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"dcr-up96pv\"><a href=\"#img-2\" data-ignore=\"global-link-styling\" class=\"open-lightbox dcr-zwabc0\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><button data-element-id=\"0cf42264-809c-4b1d-8c63-5c5673d66e16\" type=\"button\" class=\"open-lightbox dcr-1bitgpn\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><span class=\"dcr-1shbixy\">View image in fullscreen<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/div><figcaption class=\"dcr-16jle7w\">Alastair 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. This year\u2019s camp theme was \u201cOlympus: Experiencing Myths, Embracing Heroes and Exploring Our Legends.\u201d Each house prepared a project about lessons learned from Greek legends. <\/p>\n<div class=\"dcr-y6nlwq\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Inside%20a%20Texas%20summer%20camp%20for%20LGBTQ+%20kids%20%E2%80%93%20in%20pictures&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/us-news\/gallery\/2026\/aug\/04\/texas-summer-camp-trans-kids-gallery?CMP=share_btn_url#img-2\" class=\"dcr-ncybeu\">Share<\/a><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"dcr-gmw9wn\">\n<div style=\"max-width:calc(1.5 * 96vh)\" class=\"dcr-qiybaa\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A person on a paddle boat helping out another.\" src=\"https:\/\/i.guim.co.uk\/img\/media\/744148ac8d4b3ad9a0cb1692fe47cd26dbb30e56\/0_0_3000_2000\/master\/3000.jpg?width=375&amp;dpr=1&amp;s=none&amp;crop=none\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"dcr-up96pv\"><a href=\"#img-3\" data-ignore=\"global-link-styling\" class=\"open-lightbox dcr-zwabc0\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><button data-element-id=\"c355990a-e6ea-4b32-97c5-450fa9ff6ee5\" type=\"button\" class=\"open-lightbox dcr-1bitgpn\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><span class=\"dcr-1shbixy\">View image in fullscreen<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/div><figcaption class=\"dcr-16jle7w\">Frankie Leigh, the camp lifeguard, assists Velvet, 11, as they try out paddleboarding. <\/p>\n<div class=\"dcr-y6nlwq\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Inside%20a%20Texas%20summer%20camp%20for%20LGBTQ+%20kids%20%E2%80%93%20in%20pictures&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/us-news\/gallery\/2026\/aug\/04\/texas-summer-camp-trans-kids-gallery?CMP=share_btn_url#img-3\" class=\"dcr-ncybeu\">Share<\/a><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"dcr-gmw9wn\">\n<div style=\"max-width:calc(1.5 * 96vh)\" class=\"dcr-qiybaa\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Books lined on a windowsill. \" src=\"https:\/\/i.guim.co.uk\/img\/media\/3e353c0c37ddba0257b279b536ef20d17beca495\/0_0_3000_2000\/master\/3000.jpg?width=375&amp;dpr=1&amp;s=none&amp;crop=none\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"dcr-up96pv\"><a href=\"#img-4\" data-ignore=\"global-link-styling\" class=\"open-lightbox dcr-zwabc0\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><button data-element-id=\"28e0b72a-3a6b-4ca7-afd2-749315b80b8b\" type=\"button\" class=\"open-lightbox dcr-1bitgpn\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><span class=\"dcr-1shbixy\">View image in fullscreen<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/div><figcaption class=\"dcr-16jle7w\">Banned books donated to the camp line the windowsills of the dining hall for campers to read or take home.<\/p>\n<div class=\"dcr-y6nlwq\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Inside%20a%20Texas%20summer%20camp%20for%20LGBTQ+%20kids%20%E2%80%93%20in%20pictures&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/us-news\/gallery\/2026\/aug\/04\/texas-summer-camp-trans-kids-gallery?CMP=share_btn_url#img-4\" class=\"dcr-ncybeu\">Share<\/a><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"dcr-gmw9wn\">\n<div style=\"max-width:calc(1.5 * 96vh)\" class=\"dcr-qiybaa\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Two people with curly dark hair embrace. One is wearing a dark grey shirt and the other a light grey shirt.\" src=\"https:\/\/i.guim.co.uk\/img\/media\/4fbfe4bbc8ff38b7a6a86af509ee9cac7d996925\/0_0_3000_2000\/master\/3000.jpg?width=375&amp;dpr=1&amp;s=none&amp;crop=none\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"dcr-up96pv\"><a href=\"#img-1\" data-ignore=\"global-link-styling\" class=\"open-lightbox dcr-zwabc0\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><button data-element-id=\"406532e2-4183-4d6e-aeae-ace6aeda58db\" type=\"button\" class=\"open-lightbox dcr-1bitgpn\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><span class=\"dcr-1shbixy\">View image in fullscreen<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/div><figcaption class=\"dcr-16jle7w\">Velvet, left, hugs their mom, Ari Garza, who was a house leader for the House of Glitter Gorgons at this year\u2019s camp.  <\/p>\n<div class=\"dcr-y6nlwq\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Inside%20a%20Texas%20summer%20camp%20for%20LGBTQ+%20kids%20%E2%80%93%20in%20pictures&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/us-news\/gallery\/2026\/aug\/04\/texas-summer-camp-trans-kids-gallery?CMP=share_btn_url#img-1\" class=\"dcr-ncybeu\">Share<\/a><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"dcr-gmw9wn\">\n<div style=\"max-width:calc(1.5 * 96vh)\" class=\"dcr-qiybaa\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A person holding a blanket above their head.\" src=\"https:\/\/i.guim.co.uk\/img\/media\/3024e41bd60abd90d3d726854cc54d1b4746adcb\/0_0_3000_2000\/master\/3000.jpg?width=375&amp;dpr=1&amp;s=none&amp;crop=none\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"dcr-up96pv\"><a href=\"#img-6\" data-ignore=\"global-link-styling\" class=\"open-lightbox dcr-zwabc0\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><button data-element-id=\"1b69a422-f1e4-43ce-9412-676674903c82\" type=\"button\" class=\"open-lightbox dcr-1bitgpn\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><span class=\"dcr-1shbixy\">View image in fullscreen<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/div><figcaption class=\"dcr-16jle7w\">Mendoza and his housemates in the House of Oracle of Orlando practice their skit about Achilles. <\/p>\n<div class=\"dcr-y6nlwq\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Inside%20a%20Texas%20summer%20camp%20for%20LGBTQ+%20kids%20%E2%80%93%20in%20pictures&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/us-news\/gallery\/2026\/aug\/04\/texas-summer-camp-trans-kids-gallery?CMP=share_btn_url#img-6\" class=\"dcr-ncybeu\">Share<\/a><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"dcr-gmw9wn\">\n<div style=\"max-width:calc(1.5 * 96vh)\" class=\"dcr-qiybaa\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"a campfire \" src=\"https:\/\/i.guim.co.uk\/img\/media\/af5c977c63bd5f31818739ca7558a4acfa9d4257\/0_0_3000_2000\/master\/3000.jpg?width=375&amp;dpr=1&amp;s=none&amp;crop=none\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"dcr-up96pv\"><a href=\"#img-7\" data-ignore=\"global-link-styling\" class=\"open-lightbox dcr-zwabc0\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><button data-element-id=\"84807964-055b-417c-b789-b2916679fb87\" type=\"button\" class=\"open-lightbox dcr-1bitgpn\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><span class=\"dcr-1shbixy\">View image in fullscreen<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/div><figcaption class=\"dcr-16jle7w\">Campers roast s\u2019mores on the closing night of Color Splash Out summer camp on 18 July 2026. <\/p>\n<div class=\"dcr-y6nlwq\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Inside%20a%20Texas%20summer%20camp%20for%20LGBTQ+%20kids%20%E2%80%93%20in%20pictures&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/us-news\/gallery\/2026\/aug\/04\/texas-summer-camp-trans-kids-gallery?CMP=share_btn_url#img-7\" class=\"dcr-ncybeu\">Share<\/a><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"dcr-gmw9wn\">\n<div style=\"max-width:calc(1.3882461823229986 * 96vh)\" class=\"dcr-qiybaa\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"People racing each other.\" src=\"https:\/\/i.guim.co.uk\/img\/media\/1346ee0a44c43f133304ee0a72afabb4a17e7d31\/0_0_3000_2161\/master\/3000.jpg?width=375&amp;dpr=1&amp;s=none&amp;crop=none\" width=\"375\" height=\"270.125\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"dcr-up96pv\"><a href=\"#img-8\" data-ignore=\"global-link-styling\" class=\"open-lightbox dcr-zwabc0\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><button data-element-id=\"2bed8ae0-f0df-4564-9f80-d2aca314af7a\" type=\"button\" class=\"open-lightbox dcr-1bitgpn\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><span class=\"dcr-1shbixy\">View image in fullscreen<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/div><figcaption class=\"dcr-16jle7w\">Velvet races against other campers in a relay game.<\/p>\n<div class=\"dcr-y6nlwq\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Inside%20a%20Texas%20summer%20camp%20for%20LGBTQ+%20kids%20%E2%80%93%20in%20pictures&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/us-news\/gallery\/2026\/aug\/04\/texas-summer-camp-trans-kids-gallery?CMP=share_btn_url#img-8\" class=\"dcr-ncybeu\">Share<\/a><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"dcr-gmw9wn\">\n<div style=\"max-width:calc(0.6666666666666666 * 96vh)\" class=\"dcr-qiybaa\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A person taking photos from a window.\" src=\"https:\/\/i.guim.co.uk\/img\/media\/5d05630be2a12d6bb60d58849e3d1963d8de0658\/0_0_2000_3000\/master\/2000.jpg?width=375&amp;dpr=1&amp;s=none&amp;crop=none\" width=\"375\" height=\"562.5\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"dcr-up96pv\"><a href=\"#img-9\" data-ignore=\"global-link-styling\" class=\"open-lightbox dcr-zwabc0\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><button data-element-id=\"b5134109-74f0-4fcd-afa1-b43636f9bb89\" type=\"button\" class=\"open-lightbox dcr-1bitgpn\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><span class=\"dcr-1shbixy\">View image in fullscreen<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/div><figcaption class=\"dcr-16jle7w\">Velvet takes pictures through the window of their cabin during quiet time. <\/p>\n<div class=\"dcr-y6nlwq\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Inside%20a%20Texas%20summer%20camp%20for%20LGBTQ+%20kids%20%E2%80%93%20in%20pictures&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/us-news\/gallery\/2026\/aug\/04\/texas-summer-camp-trans-kids-gallery?CMP=share_btn_url#img-9\" class=\"dcr-ncybeu\">Share<\/a><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"dcr-gmw9wn\">\n<div style=\"max-width:calc(1.5 * 96vh)\" class=\"dcr-qiybaa\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A person throwing colored powder at another.\" src=\"https:\/\/i.guim.co.uk\/img\/media\/d02164729416feaaa20c26503b7752f7c6ad7f88\/0_0_3000_2000\/master\/3000.jpg?width=375&amp;dpr=1&amp;s=none&amp;crop=none\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"dcr-up96pv\"><a href=\"#img-10\" data-ignore=\"global-link-styling\" class=\"open-lightbox dcr-zwabc0\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><button data-element-id=\"0cd55015-1c3c-45a4-b557-b3b09600a65c\" type=\"button\" class=\"open-lightbox dcr-1bitgpn\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><span class=\"dcr-1shbixy\">View image in fullscreen<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/div><figcaption class=\"dcr-16jle7w\">Nix Pasivan, 13, plays in the camp\u2019s namesake game, which involves pelting each other with colored powders.<\/p>\n<div class=\"dcr-y6nlwq\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Inside%20a%20Texas%20summer%20camp%20for%20LGBTQ+%20kids%20%E2%80%93%20in%20pictures&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/us-news\/gallery\/2026\/aug\/04\/texas-summer-camp-trans-kids-gallery?CMP=share_btn_url#img-10\" class=\"dcr-ncybeu\">Share<\/a><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"dcr-gmw9wn\">\n<div style=\"max-width:calc(1.5 * 96vh)\" class=\"dcr-qiybaa\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Wings on a person\u2019s shoes.\" src=\"https:\/\/i.guim.co.uk\/img\/media\/c4779845295bbdec025bdcfb67744e2b6ca03109\/0_0_3000_2000\/master\/3000.jpg?width=375&amp;dpr=1&amp;s=none&amp;crop=none\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"dcr-up96pv\"><a href=\"#img-11\" data-ignore=\"global-link-styling\" class=\"open-lightbox dcr-zwabc0\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><button data-element-id=\"159a2bb2-becc-4e27-8bd6-b753e4c65d7f\" type=\"button\" class=\"open-lightbox dcr-1bitgpn\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><span class=\"dcr-1shbixy\">View image in fullscreen<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/div><figcaption class=\"dcr-16jle7w\">House Leader Ari Garza shows off the wings decorating their shoes before the closing night\u2019s Variety Extravaganza Show, in which campers and camp staff dressed up as Greek gods and goddesses. <\/p>\n<div class=\"dcr-y6nlwq\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Inside%20a%20Texas%20summer%20camp%20for%20LGBTQ+%20kids%20%E2%80%93%20in%20pictures&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/us-news\/gallery\/2026\/aug\/04\/texas-summer-camp-trans-kids-gallery?CMP=share_btn_url#img-11\" class=\"dcr-ncybeu\">Share<\/a><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"dcr-gmw9wn\">\n<div style=\"max-width:calc(1.5 * 96vh)\" class=\"dcr-qiybaa\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"people facing a building  \" src=\"https:\/\/i.guim.co.uk\/img\/media\/30a6f9cd6bc20d48f9fb7af5852ac7515c57493a\/0_0_3000_2000\/master\/3000.jpg?width=375&amp;dpr=1&amp;s=none&amp;crop=none\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"dcr-up96pv\"><a href=\"#img-12\" data-ignore=\"global-link-styling\" class=\"open-lightbox dcr-zwabc0\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><button data-element-id=\"b46d66ff-d64b-4bff-a19f-6d72eb7ef256\" type=\"button\" class=\"open-lightbox dcr-1bitgpn\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><span class=\"dcr-1shbixy\">View image in fullscreen<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/div><figcaption class=\"dcr-16jle7w\">(Left to right) Velvet, Garza, Mendoza, and his mom, Vanessa, outside the dining hall. Both parents attended camp with their kids as support staff.<\/p>\n<div class=\"dcr-y6nlwq\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Inside%20a%20Texas%20summer%20camp%20for%20LGBTQ+%20kids%20%E2%80%93%20in%20pictures&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/us-news\/gallery\/2026\/aug\/04\/texas-summer-camp-trans-kids-gallery?CMP=share_btn_url#img-12\" class=\"dcr-ncybeu\">Share<\/a><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"dcr-gmw9wn\">\n<div style=\"max-width:calc(1.5 * 96vh)\" class=\"dcr-qiybaa\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"a person looking a drawing \" src=\"https:\/\/i.guim.co.uk\/img\/media\/c20e3db2bea80918d095e8981acaa655d6c16475\/0_0_3000_2000\/master\/3000.jpg?width=375&amp;dpr=1&amp;s=none&amp;crop=none\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"dcr-up96pv\"><a href=\"#img-13\" data-ignore=\"global-link-styling\" class=\"open-lightbox dcr-zwabc0\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><button data-element-id=\"27be8c37-9871-4346-ae46-26130ec75670\" type=\"button\" class=\"open-lightbox dcr-1bitgpn\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><span class=\"dcr-1shbixy\">View image in fullscreen<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/div><figcaption class=\"dcr-16jle7w\">Mendoza reads a note from his house leaders before heading home. Camp leaders always give the campers keepsakes to remind them that the community they have formed at camp is always still with them. <\/p>\n<div class=\"dcr-y6nlwq\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Inside%20a%20Texas%20summer%20camp%20for%20LGBTQ+%20kids%20%E2%80%93%20in%20pictures&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/us-news\/gallery\/2026\/aug\/04\/texas-summer-camp-trans-kids-gallery?CMP=share_btn_url#img-13\" class=\"dcr-ncybeu\">Share<\/a><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"dcr-gmw9wn\">\n<div style=\"max-width:calc(1.5 * 96vh)\" class=\"dcr-qiybaa\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Two people hugging each other.\" src=\"https:\/\/i.guim.co.uk\/img\/media\/5008033b1dcc2a8bfc877a19356d91f99083365c\/0_0_3000_2000\/master\/3000.jpg?width=375&amp;dpr=1&amp;s=none&amp;crop=none\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"dcr-up96pv\"><a href=\"#img-14\" data-ignore=\"global-link-styling\" class=\"open-lightbox dcr-zwabc0\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><button data-element-id=\"a93a55dd-465a-41fe-98a2-9419453435ff\" type=\"button\" class=\"open-lightbox dcr-1bitgpn\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><span class=\"dcr-1shbixy\">View image in fullscreen<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/div><figcaption class=\"dcr-16jle7w\">Natalia, 18, gives a goodbye hug to Cel Blanco, a house leader, before heading home on the final day of Color Splash Out summer camp.<\/p>\n<div class=\"dcr-y6nlwq\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Inside%20a%20Texas%20summer%20camp%20for%20LGBTQ+%20kids%20%E2%80%93%20in%20pictures&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/us-news\/gallery\/2026\/aug\/04\/texas-summer-camp-trans-kids-gallery?CMP=share_btn_url#img-14\" class=\"dcr-ncybeu\">Share<\/a><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"dcr-gmw9wn\">\n<div style=\"max-width:calc(1.5 * 96vh)\" class=\"dcr-qiybaa\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Two people handing others laurel crowns.\" src=\"https:\/\/i.guim.co.uk\/img\/media\/b8dacee709b319213fa9eb211f299b8ff8914c7a\/0_0_3000_2000\/master\/3000.jpg?width=375&amp;dpr=1&amp;s=none&amp;crop=none\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"dcr-up96pv\"><a href=\"#img-15\" data-ignore=\"global-link-styling\" class=\"open-lightbox dcr-zwabc0\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><button data-element-id=\"3336092e-e474-41dc-ad09-a934c954711d\" type=\"button\" class=\"open-lightbox dcr-1bitgpn\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><span class=\"dcr-1shbixy\">View image in fullscreen<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/div><figcaption class=\"dcr-16jle7w\">House leaders Blanco and Samantha Escand\u00f3n present laurel crowns to their campers Velvet and Pasivan during the opening ceremony. Campers were asked to share their intentions for camp, receiving these crowns as a reminder that having the courage to be themselves is part of their own heroic journey. <\/p>\n<div class=\"dcr-y6nlwq\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Inside%20a%20Texas%20summer%20camp%20for%20LGBTQ+%20kids%20%E2%80%93%20in%20pictures&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/us-news\/gallery\/2026\/aug\/04\/texas-summer-camp-trans-kids-gallery?CMP=share_btn_url#img-15\" class=\"dcr-ncybeu\">Share<\/a><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"dcr-gmw9wn\">\n<div style=\"max-width:calc(1.5 * 96vh)\" class=\"dcr-qiybaa\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A person clad in black performing.\" src=\"https:\/\/i.guim.co.uk\/img\/media\/88a7a70e896815f2eeee85d79413807990d54e2c\/0_0_3000_2000\/master\/3000.jpg?width=375&amp;dpr=1&amp;s=none&amp;crop=none\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"dcr-up96pv\"><a href=\"#img-16\" data-ignore=\"global-link-styling\" class=\"open-lightbox dcr-zwabc0\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><button data-element-id=\"cb91d0e3-4f66-45c8-a4b8-44d3374dcf47\" type=\"button\" class=\"open-lightbox dcr-1bitgpn\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><span class=\"dcr-1shbixy\">View image in fullscreen<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/div><figcaption class=\"dcr-16jle7w\">Blanco, dressed as Hermes, performs Dangerous from Epic The Musical during the Variety Extravaganza Show.<\/p>\n<div class=\"dcr-y6nlwq\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Inside%20a%20Texas%20summer%20camp%20for%20LGBTQ+%20kids%20%E2%80%93%20in%20pictures&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/us-news\/gallery\/2026\/aug\/04\/texas-summer-camp-trans-kids-gallery?CMP=share_btn_url#img-16\" class=\"dcr-ncybeu\">Share<\/a><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"dcr-gmw9wn\">\n<div style=\"max-width:calc(1.5 * 96vh)\" class=\"dcr-qiybaa\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Two people swimming \" src=\"https:\/\/i.guim.co.uk\/img\/media\/24614cd5ae0a301ad90786352b3a619bde57d633\/0_0_3000_2000\/master\/3000.jpg?width=375&amp;dpr=1&amp;s=none&amp;crop=none\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"dcr-up96pv\"><a href=\"#img-17\" data-ignore=\"global-link-styling\" class=\"open-lightbox dcr-zwabc0\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><button data-element-id=\"a083a939-36f2-4a31-aad8-cda3291afbdd\" type=\"button\" class=\"open-lightbox dcr-1bitgpn\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><span class=\"dcr-1shbixy\">View image in fullscreen<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/div><figcaption class=\"dcr-16jle7w\">Mendoza and Natalia swim in the lake. <\/p>\n<div class=\"dcr-y6nlwq\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Inside%20a%20Texas%20summer%20camp%20for%20LGBTQ+%20kids%20%E2%80%93%20in%20pictures&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/us-news\/gallery\/2026\/aug\/04\/texas-summer-camp-trans-kids-gallery?CMP=share_btn_url#img-17\" class=\"dcr-ncybeu\">Share<\/a><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"dcr-gmw9wn\">\n<div style=\"max-width:calc(1.5 * 96vh)\" class=\"dcr-qiybaa\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"a person wearing on a card \" src=\"https:\/\/i.guim.co.uk\/img\/media\/0d004995a7e2e41fbc12c8ff061af31c5e37ccaf\/0_0_3000_2000\/master\/3000.jpg?width=375&amp;dpr=1&amp;s=none&amp;crop=none\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"dcr-up96pv\"><a href=\"#img-18\" data-ignore=\"global-link-styling\" class=\"open-lightbox dcr-zwabc0\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><button data-element-id=\"6f0bc142-9ba9-42b9-8442-339b549a0e75\" type=\"button\" class=\"open-lightbox dcr-1bitgpn\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><span class=\"dcr-1shbixy\">View image in fullscreen<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/div><figcaption class=\"dcr-16jle7w\">A camper votes for the theme of next year\u2019s camp, \u201cDragons, Magic, &amp; Fae,\u201d on the final day of camp. Several of this year\u2019s graduating seniors will have the chance to come back as fellows next year and help plan camp activities. <\/p>\n<div class=\"dcr-y6nlwq\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Inside%20a%20Texas%20summer%20camp%20for%20LGBTQ+%20kids%20%E2%80%93%20in%20pictures&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/us-news\/gallery\/2026\/aug\/04\/texas-summer-camp-trans-kids-gallery?CMP=share_btn_url#img-18\" class=\"dcr-ncybeu\">Share<\/a><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"dcr-gmw9wn\">\n<div style=\"max-width:calc(0.6666666666666666 * 96vh)\" class=\"dcr-qiybaa\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"a person reading in a bed \" src=\"https:\/\/i.guim.co.uk\/img\/media\/c5dfda7e008e99ac994562d37d3df708883cced7\/0_0_2000_3000\/master\/2000.jpg?width=375&amp;dpr=1&amp;s=none&amp;crop=none\" width=\"375\" height=\"562.5\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"dcr-up96pv\"><a href=\"#img-19\" data-ignore=\"global-link-styling\" class=\"open-lightbox dcr-zwabc0\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><button data-element-id=\"e84602da-a5a4-415a-901e-e680ed16eb71\" type=\"button\" class=\"open-lightbox dcr-1bitgpn\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><span class=\"dcr-1shbixy\">View image in fullscreen<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/div><figcaption class=\"dcr-16jle7w\">Mendoza reads during quiet time in his cabin. <\/p>\n<div class=\"dcr-y6nlwq\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Inside%20a%20Texas%20summer%20camp%20for%20LGBTQ+%20kids%20%E2%80%93%20in%20pictures&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/us-news\/gallery\/2026\/aug\/04\/texas-summer-camp-trans-kids-gallery?CMP=share_btn_url#img-19\" class=\"dcr-ncybeu\">Share<\/a><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"dcr-gmw9wn\">\n<div style=\"max-width:calc(1.5 * 96vh)\" class=\"dcr-qiybaa\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"two people by a door \" src=\"https:\/\/i.guim.co.uk\/img\/media\/f334f24bd30eacfa1992d701c600f6042028a50f\/0_0_3000_2000\/master\/3000.jpg?width=375&amp;dpr=1&amp;s=none&amp;crop=none\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"dcr-up96pv\"><a href=\"#img-20\" data-ignore=\"global-link-styling\" class=\"open-lightbox dcr-zwabc0\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><button data-element-id=\"72059d42-5b17-40fe-a59d-e0ad8b3c1658\" type=\"button\" class=\"open-lightbox dcr-1bitgpn\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><span class=\"dcr-1shbixy\">View image in fullscreen<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/div><figcaption class=\"dcr-16jle7w\">Pasivan chats with Blanco. <\/p>\n<div class=\"dcr-y6nlwq\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Inside%20a%20Texas%20summer%20camp%20for%20LGBTQ+%20kids%20%E2%80%93%20in%20pictures&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/us-news\/gallery\/2026\/aug\/04\/texas-summer-camp-trans-kids-gallery?CMP=share_btn_url#img-20\" class=\"dcr-ncybeu\">Share<\/a><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"dcr-gmw9wn\">\n<div style=\"max-width:calc(1.5 * 96vh)\" class=\"dcr-qiybaa\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"a person running \" src=\"https:\/\/i.guim.co.uk\/img\/media\/200b766b8ce679fff4c2ff17580109092a54f635\/0_0_3000_2000\/master\/3000.jpg?width=375&amp;dpr=1&amp;s=none&amp;crop=none\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"dcr-up96pv\"><a href=\"#img-21\" data-ignore=\"global-link-styling\" class=\"open-lightbox dcr-zwabc0\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><button data-element-id=\"bbdf4867-6776-4e71-8a68-c9b30c36f9a0\" type=\"button\" class=\"open-lightbox dcr-1bitgpn\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><span class=\"dcr-1shbixy\">View image in fullscreen<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/div><figcaption class=\"dcr-16jle7w\">Garza participates in a game along with campers and other house leaders. \u2018It\u2019s like you\u2019re healing your own inner child by making this happen for kids in this generation,\u2019 Garza said.<\/p>\n<div class=\"dcr-y6nlwq\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Inside%20a%20Texas%20summer%20camp%20for%20LGBTQ+%20kids%20%E2%80%93%20in%20pictures&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/us-news\/gallery\/2026\/aug\/04\/texas-summer-camp-trans-kids-gallery?CMP=share_btn_url#img-21\" class=\"dcr-ncybeu\">Share<\/a><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"dcr-gmw9wn\">\n<div style=\"max-width:calc(1.5 * 96vh)\" class=\"dcr-qiybaa\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A person holding a notebook with drawings.\" src=\"https:\/\/i.guim.co.uk\/img\/media\/732c5ae3ff30b4f3c60b0abb3b8e167b9947efef\/0_0_3000_2000\/master\/3000.jpg?width=375&amp;dpr=1&amp;s=none&amp;crop=none\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"dcr-up96pv\"><a href=\"#img-22\" data-ignore=\"global-link-styling\" class=\"open-lightbox dcr-zwabc0\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><button data-element-id=\"0814f5df-d5f1-4662-91b6-9ec7d683e777\" type=\"button\" class=\"open-lightbox dcr-1bitgpn\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><span class=\"dcr-1shbixy\">View image in fullscreen<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/div><figcaption class=\"dcr-16jle7w\">Pasivan shows off their name tag and the character that inspired their chosen name in their cabin. At the beginning of camp, campers fill out their name tags to share the names and pronouns they would like to go by. They also share with camp leaders which house they would feel most comfortable in: the boys, girls or nonbinary house.  <\/p>\n<div class=\"dcr-y6nlwq\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Inside%20a%20Texas%20summer%20camp%20for%20LGBTQ+%20kids%20%E2%80%93%20in%20pictures&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/us-news\/gallery\/2026\/aug\/04\/texas-summer-camp-trans-kids-gallery?CMP=share_btn_url#img-22\" class=\"dcr-ncybeu\">Share<\/a><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"dcr-gmw9wn\">\n<div style=\"max-width:calc(1.5 * 96vh)\" class=\"dcr-qiybaa\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"People sitting on bunk beds.\" src=\"https:\/\/i.guim.co.uk\/img\/media\/6c4ad30ca2ee37a573fe547abbf344244ae3f3ce\/0_0_3000_2000\/master\/3000.jpg?width=375&amp;dpr=1&amp;s=none&amp;crop=none\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"dcr-up96pv\"><a href=\"#img-23\" data-ignore=\"global-link-styling\" class=\"open-lightbox dcr-zwabc0\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><button data-element-id=\"dae7157e-b02d-4ac2-bdfa-3601f7f39732\" type=\"button\" class=\"open-lightbox dcr-1bitgpn\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><span class=\"dcr-1shbixy\">View image in fullscreen<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/div><figcaption class=\"dcr-16jle7w\">Pasivan, left, hangs out with fellow campers in their cabin on the first night of camp.<\/p>\n<div class=\"dcr-y6nlwq\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Inside%20a%20Texas%20summer%20camp%20for%20LGBTQ+%20kids%20%E2%80%93%20in%20pictures&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/us-news\/gallery\/2026\/aug\/04\/texas-summer-camp-trans-kids-gallery?CMP=share_btn_url#img-23\" class=\"dcr-ncybeu\">Share<\/a><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"dcr-gmw9wn\">\n<div style=\"max-width:calc(0.6666666666666666 * 96vh)\" class=\"dcr-qiybaa\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"a person playing a guitar  \" src=\"https:\/\/i.guim.co.uk\/img\/media\/db144d6f4e7eb7e8e51127349987c80ef0ec12c1\/0_0_2000_3000\/master\/2000.jpg?width=375&amp;dpr=1&amp;s=none&amp;crop=none\" width=\"375\" height=\"562.5\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"dcr-up96pv\"><a href=\"#img-24\" data-ignore=\"global-link-styling\" class=\"open-lightbox dcr-zwabc0\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><button data-element-id=\"a4c7c84b-46e4-4526-9525-414c48dfe2e1\" type=\"button\" class=\"open-lightbox dcr-1bitgpn\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><span class=\"dcr-1shbixy\">View image in fullscreen<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/div><figcaption class=\"dcr-16jle7w\">Adora Ysaguirre practices her performance for the Variety Extravaganza Show.<\/p>\n<div class=\"dcr-y6nlwq\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Inside%20a%20Texas%20summer%20camp%20for%20LGBTQ+%20kids%20%E2%80%93%20in%20pictures&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/us-news\/gallery\/2026\/aug\/04\/texas-summer-camp-trans-kids-gallery?CMP=share_btn_url#img-24\" class=\"dcr-ncybeu\">Share<\/a><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"dcr-gmw9wn\">\n<div style=\"max-width:calc(1.5 * 96vh)\" class=\"dcr-qiybaa\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A person blowing on a hot marshmallow.\" src=\"https:\/\/i.guim.co.uk\/img\/media\/7d30c11222a760a7d03b01229c9845cf8e5c8be0\/0_0_3000_2000\/master\/3000.jpg?width=375&amp;dpr=1&amp;s=none&amp;crop=none\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"dcr-up96pv\"><a href=\"#img-25\" data-ignore=\"global-link-styling\" class=\"open-lightbox dcr-zwabc0\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><button data-element-id=\"01b6b71b-a824-4545-a2ba-cdd7e415d71b\" type=\"button\" class=\"open-lightbox dcr-1bitgpn\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><span class=\"dcr-1shbixy\">View image in fullscreen<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/div><figcaption class=\"dcr-16jle7w\">Velvet roasts s\u2019mores on the closing night of Color Splash Out summer camp. <\/p>\n<div class=\"dcr-y6nlwq\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Inside%20a%20Texas%20summer%20camp%20for%20LGBTQ+%20kids%20%E2%80%93%20in%20pictures&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/us-news\/gallery\/2026\/aug\/04\/texas-summer-camp-trans-kids-gallery?CMP=share_btn_url#img-25\" class=\"dcr-ncybeu\">Share<\/a><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"dcr-gmw9wn\">\n<div style=\"max-width:calc(1.5 * 96vh)\" class=\"dcr-qiybaa\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A young person on a paddleboard.\" src=\"https:\/\/i.guim.co.uk\/img\/media\/8e8900014290fb5a1d04d9cd624f5d1240705c44\/0_0_3000_2000\/master\/3000.jpg?width=375&amp;dpr=1&amp;s=none&amp;crop=none\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"dcr-up96pv\"><a href=\"#img-26\" data-ignore=\"global-link-styling\" class=\"open-lightbox dcr-zwabc0\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><button data-element-id=\"fdf9ccaf-f3d3-4c9f-82a6-9f320a3aa3c7\" type=\"button\" class=\"open-lightbox dcr-1bitgpn\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><span class=\"dcr-1shbixy\">View image in fullscreen<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/div><figcaption class=\"dcr-16jle7w\">Pasivan paddleboards on the lake.<\/p>\n<div class=\"dcr-y6nlwq\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Inside%20a%20Texas%20summer%20camp%20for%20LGBTQ+%20kids%20%E2%80%93%20in%20pictures&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/us-news\/gallery\/2026\/aug\/04\/texas-summer-camp-trans-kids-gallery?CMP=share_btn_url#img-26\" class=\"dcr-ncybeu\">Share<\/a><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"dcr-gmw9wn\">\n<div style=\"max-width:calc(1.5 * 96vh)\" class=\"dcr-qiybaa\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A person writing a note.\" src=\"https:\/\/i.guim.co.uk\/img\/media\/a0a66b955005c205eeeaa7eaa1b41b63cf1f366a\/0_0_3000_2000\/master\/3000.jpg?width=375&amp;dpr=1&amp;s=none&amp;crop=none\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"dcr-up96pv\"><a href=\"#img-27\" data-ignore=\"global-link-styling\" class=\"open-lightbox dcr-zwabc0\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><button data-element-id=\"208410fb-a52c-4bb3-b24b-7094cdd7e5ae\" type=\"button\" class=\"open-lightbox dcr-1bitgpn\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><span class=\"dcr-1shbixy\">View image in fullscreen<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/div><figcaption class=\"dcr-16jle7w\">Blanco writes a thank-you note to Pasivan. <\/p>\n<div class=\"dcr-y6nlwq\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Inside%20a%20Texas%20summer%20camp%20for%20LGBTQ+%20kids%20%E2%80%93%20in%20pictures&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/us-news\/gallery\/2026\/aug\/04\/texas-summer-camp-trans-kids-gallery?CMP=share_btn_url#img-27\" class=\"dcr-ncybeu\">Share<\/a><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"dcr-gmw9wn\">\n<div style=\"max-width:calc(1.5 * 96vh)\" class=\"dcr-qiybaa\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"People sitting and talking around a table.\" src=\"https:\/\/i.guim.co.uk\/img\/media\/7d6e5bd07d542906041a6ebe73a49ddddf9f6ede\/0_0_3000_2000\/master\/3000.jpg?width=375&amp;dpr=1&amp;s=none&amp;crop=none\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"dcr-up96pv\"><a href=\"#img-28\" data-ignore=\"global-link-styling\" class=\"open-lightbox dcr-zwabc0\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><button data-element-id=\"dc5504c8-a76e-4244-9a56-46c00bdf9722\" type=\"button\" class=\"open-lightbox dcr-1bitgpn\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><span class=\"dcr-1shbixy\">View image in fullscreen<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/div><figcaption class=\"dcr-16jle7w\">Pastor Yadi Mart\u00ednez-Reyna, the camp founder, debriefs with house leaders and support staff to plan for next year.<\/p>\n<div class=\"dcr-y6nlwq\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Inside%20a%20Texas%20summer%20camp%20for%20LGBTQ+%20kids%20%E2%80%93%20in%20pictures&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/us-news\/gallery\/2026\/aug\/04\/texas-summer-camp-trans-kids-gallery?CMP=share_btn_url#img-28\" class=\"dcr-ncybeu\">Share<\/a><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"dcr-gmw9wn\">\n<div style=\"max-width:calc(1.5 * 96vh)\" class=\"dcr-qiybaa\"><img decoding=\"async\" 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