Beyond the Trees

04/10/2026

Hello Campers! The cool people of .yeg are hosting a fundraiser and silent auction in our honour!

WHAT: An all ages fundraiser and silent auction including activities, prizes and lots of camp fun!
WHERE:
WHEN: April 25th, 6-9pm
HOW MUCH: $25/ticket, includes Cheeseburger and Beer(18+ only)/Pop.
TICKETS: Get them on Showpass!

Contact .yeg if you would like to volunteer!

04/09/2026

04/09/2026

Our friends of Edmonton Le***an Event Network: ELEN - 2slgbtqqia+ are throwing us a fundraiser!

They are currently looking for silent auction donation’s.

We are having a fundraiser on April 25th, 2026, which includes a silent auction and are looking for businesses and artisans who would be willing to donate.

BTT currently runs three summer camp programs: Leadership Camp, Camp Borealis, and Born This Way Camp. Our program is focused on connection with others and the earth through outdoor education, community building, canoeing and crafts. We are proud to offer one of three camp programs for LGBTQIA+ children and youth in Alberta. These camps help children and youth ages 5-17 and adults foster a sense of responsibility, confidence and independence.

100% of proceeds from auction items will go directly to support the wide variety of programming available from BTT which includes day programs, overnight camps, training kits and more.

All proceeds from the silent auction will go to our campership program, which helps send kiddos to camp! Any donation is greatly appreciated, be it products, a gift certificate, discount vouchers, volunteer time, experiences, in-kind services or financial support. Please reply by April 21st.

BTT is currently in the process of transitioning to a non-profit and we are unfortunately unable to provide tax receipts at this time, but we will send you a whole lot of love!

We humbly ask for your generous help as we request a contribution towards our fundraiser. As a thank you, ELEN will be happy to share your promotional materials and speak about your brand at the event. You will also receive promotion on our social feeds with our local audience of over 9000 potential profile reaches. We are open to discussing other methods of partnerships.

This is a choose your own adventure story! If you would like a tour of the camp or would like to discuss our organization or programs in more detail, please reach out in whichever way is easiest for you. We thank you for your time and consideration in partnering with us and we look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,
April Keighan
Owner/Director
Beyond the Trees
(780) 695-6854
[email protected]

03/31/2026

Today we honour 🏳️‍⚧️

03/20/2026

03/19/2026

We are thrilled to introduce
DJ (She/They). Camp name: Firefly!
DJ has taken on the massive duty of being our Volunteer Recruitment and Coordinator, so if you want to be involved with camp in any capacity, you will likely be in touch with her at some point. DJ has entered this role with enthusiasm and lots of smiles, and is always keen to learn! Camp is in her blood and will also be with us at camp this summer!

DJ started at camp as a 15 year old CIT at Surprise Lake Camp. We have proudly watched her grow to become a volunteer, staff and now board member. When Beyond The Trees was formed, she was one of the first to jump on board and help her camp family!

DJ is a proud indigenous matriarch, raising her son Sage, and is currently studying Bachelor of Commerce with an Indigenous Business Major, in hopes to further her camping career and bring her indigenous and spiritual teachings to more and more children through the years.

Thank you DJ, for all you do! 🥰

If you would like to reach out to DJ and let her know your CAMPacity and how you would like to help, DM us!

03/15/2026

Today is your last day to get our 15% EARLY early bird discount! But rest assured, if you miss it, we still have a 10% early bird discount until April 15th!

02/25/2026

We are so excited to finally announce the dates and locations of our 2026 summer camp programs! We have early early bird pricing until March 15th. Early Bird pricing will give you a choice of either 15% off OR a Hoodie and Sunglasses!

We are starting the summer off with the highly requested Born This Way, Served Family Style: our first family camp geared towards the q***r community. Family camp will be held at Camp Mackinicholea July 3-5.

Leadership camp will be held at Camp Mackinicholea July 5-8. We’re excited to see what campers will be growing into this new (to them) camp experience)!

Born This Way is returning for its third year and will be held at Camp Mackinicholea July 11-15.

Camp Borealis will be returning to Surprise Lake Camp July 19-23. We are so happy to be able to offer this camp to the community of Edson again, and will also be offering a Day Camp option: July 20-22.

Registration for Leadership, Born This Way, and Camp Borealis: https://forms.gle/Q12v4ffb5TPpMkDn7

Registration form for Family Camp:
https://forms.gle/8dLiPdieMuMAwWba9

We cannot wait to see all of you again this summer! Yay camp!

02/06/2026

We are so excited to announce that we have officially booked our camp locations for 2026! We will be splitting our time between the gorgeous Camp Mackinicholea (North of Westlock) and beautiful Surprise Lake Camp (East of Edson). Keep an eye out for dates and which location your preferred camp will be located at!

11/20/2025

11/05/2025

Hey folks! We are currently looking for silent auction donations for our Drag Fundraiser, hosted by the incredible Ryden on Wheelz, and produced by Q***r and Disabled Drag Shows!

If you would like to donate, please email April at [email protected].

11/02/2025

🎉 Get Ready to SLAY for Summer Camp! 🎉

Join us for a spectacular night of drag and fundraising, hosted by the incredible Ryden on Wheelz and produced by Q***r and Disabled Drag Shows!

Every tuck, twist, and twirl is for a terrific cause—100% of fundraising efforts will be donated directly to BTT to help send kids to summer camp!

The Details:
• What: Fabulous Drag Performances & Silent Auction!
• Where:
• Admission: Only $15 (Advance tickets required—don’t wait!) Get your tickets on Eventbrite!
• Goodies: Food, drinks (including alcohol and sober options!), and a selection of veg and GF items available for purchase.
• Accessibility: All Ages and the venue is Accessible.

Can’t make it but want to support? We’re looking for items for our Silent Auction! Please message us to donate.

Come out, have fun, and help us make a difference! 💖