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DISCOVER Queer Joy

Your identity is a superpower and a source of inner strength that is worthy of a daily pride party!

FIND your people

A vast community of queer, trans, and allied youth and adults are here for you!

LEAD change

We’re here to help you imagine and build the world you deserve!

KNOW you’re AMAZING.

A world of possibilities is open to you!

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Outright Office
105 Gender & Sexuality Alliances (GSAs)
17 Schools Trained
511
School Personnel Trained
897
Youth Served
632
Youth Leaders
830+ hrs
Youth Groups Access
175+ hrs
Adult Groups Access
108
Program Volunteers
* Data from 2022

It Takes All of Us

Check out these amazing LGBTQ+ and allied youth and adults sharing what Outright Vermont means to them!

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Upcoming Events

Lamoille Pride

Outright will be at Lamoille Pride!

Bethel Outdoor Pride Fair

Outright will be at the Bethel Outdoor Pride Fair!

NEK Rainbow Coalition Pride Fest

Outright will be at the NEK Rainbow Coalition Pride Fest!

Dorset Rainbows of Kindness

Outright will be at Dorset Rainbows of Kindness!

St. Albans Pride Ice Cream Social

Outright will be at the St. Albans Pride Ice Cream Social!

Barre Pride

Outright will be at Barre Pride!

Essex Pride Festival

Outright will be at the Essex Pride Festival!

Montpelier Pride & Statehouse Festival

Outright will be at the Montpelier Pride & Statehouse Festival!

Queer Cheer Pride Crew Volunteer Training

The Queer Cheer PRIDE Crew: Outright's fabulous crew of volunteers bringing love, info, and fun to Pride festivals across Vermont this June. We want to make sure we reach as many LGBTQ+ and allied youth this June so that they know we have their backs, and you can HELP!

Queer Cheer Pride Crew Volunteer Training

The Queer Cheer PRIDE Crew: Outright's fabulous crew of volunteers bringing love, info, and fun to Pride festivals across Vermont this June. We want to make sure we reach as many LGBTQ+ and allied youth this June so that they know we have their backs, and you can HELP!

2STLGBQIA+ Health Conference

This Conference, organized by Out In The Open, Outright Vermont and Pride Center of Vermont, will create a collaborative space to host the many intersections of health and wellness work within the 2STLGBQIA+ people-centered care models.

Film Screening with ALOK Vaid-Menon

Join us for a viewing of the short film There Are Things To Do, celebrating the activism of Urvashi Vaid. “??Urvashi Vaid, an immigrant, lesbian, woman of color & LGBTQ+ superhero helped shape the gay rights movement. Her life with partner Kate Clinton & vision serves as a roadmap for generations facing anti-LGBTQ+ backlash.”

Queer Prom

Get ready for an unforgettable night of cosmic queer magic at the 2025 Queer Youth Prom on Saturday, May 24th, from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM! The theme of the evening is Cosmic Jubilee: think planets, galaxies, and celestial vibes. The stars will align for a night full of dazzling outfits, fabulous memories, and lots of queer joy!

Youth-Led Conversation with Becca Balint

Middle and high-school students from around Vermont can share questions and experiences, and think together about how to feel hopeful and keep our communities safe during scary and uncertain times.

Navigating Federal Changes: An Info Session for Parents & Caregivers of Trans Youth

We will share accurate information and resources in the wake of the recent Executive Orders. We will cover health care access, advocacy and state-level legislative work, and how families can support youth through this moment.

Leadership Day 2025

LGBTQ+ and Allied youth say: “Step Up To Protect the Rights of Marginalized Youth from Federal Attacks!”

Trans Parent Group In Person

Trans Parent Group is a place for parents and caregivers of transgender, nonbinary, gender expansive, and gender questioning youth to surround themselves with a welcoming and supportive community of peers.

Trans Parent Group Online

Trans Parent Group is a place for parents and caregivers of transgender, nonbinary, gender expansive, and gender questioning youth to surround themselves with a welcoming and supportive community of peers.

Know Your Rights for Parents and Caregivers of Trans and Gender Creative Youth

Outright Vermont will partner with Vermont Legal Aid and the Vermont ACLU? to host a virtual information session for parents and caregivers of transgender and gender creative youth to cover current Vermont policies and law and allow space for your questions.

Barre Pride 2024

Rutland Pride Prom 2024

NEK Pride Fest 2024

Come visit Outright and enjoy a parade, live music, and more!

Bennington Pride 2024

Parent & Caregiver Panel

Parent and Caregiver Panel in Morrisville - Register by May 16! Co-hosted with Lamoille Health Partners.

Summit 2024

The biggest, queerest Spring event for LGBTQ+ and allied youth in Vermont!

Leadership Day 2024

Over the course of this two-day event, we will explore strategies for proactive harm prevention and move towards accountability at the interpersonal, community, and institutional levels.

Leadership Day 2024

Over the course of this two-day event, we will explore strategies for proactive harm prevention and move towards accountability at the interpersonal, community, and institutional levels.

St. Johnsbury Regional Youth Power Day

At Regional Youth Power Days, Outright Vermont invites youth to collaborate as changemakers and movement organizers. Regional Youth Power Days are a tool for LGBTQ+ and allied youth located near each other to develop their community organizing skills and experience the power of queer joy!

Youth Power Rising: 2023 GSA Conference

At this year’s GSA Conference, over 200 LGBTQ+ youth, allies, and advisors will gather in Randolph, VT for a fun-filled day of community, activism, and yummy food!

The 2023 Fire Truck Pull

The Fire Truck Pull is Outright's biggest FUNdraiser of the year! All are welcome to join us starting at 11 am with a family-friendly block party - then at noon, watch teams race to pull a fully-loaded fire truck up the top block of Church Street!

The 2024 Fire Truck Pull

The Fire Truck Pull is Outright's biggest FUNdraiser of the year! All are welcome to join us starting at 11 am with a family-friendly block party - then at noon, watch teams race to pull a fully-loaded fire truck up the top block of Church Street!

Rutland Regional Youth Power Day

Outright Vermont invites youth to collaborate as changemakers and movement organizers in our first Regional Youth Power Day. Regional Youth Power Days are a tool for LGBTQ+ and allied youth located near each other to develop their community organizing skills and experience the power of queer joy!

Burlington Pride 2023

March with Outright and visit our tents at Burlington Pride 2023!

Gaycation Office Closure

Outright's office closes for two weeks after Camp so all our staff can relax, unplug, and return refreshed!

Middlebury Pride with the Teen Center

Come visit us on the green in Middlebury as our pals from the Teen Center celebrate Pride! More info at middpride.org

Drop In

We meet every Wednesday from 4-6pm at Outright’s Burlington youth space. Check out our calendar and follow us on social media to find out about special features and themed Drop In events!

Gender Creative Kids

Gender Creative Kids is a monthly meetup for gender creative youth ages 12 and younger and their families and adult caregivers.

Trans Group

Trans Group is an affinity space for youth 13-19 who identify as trans/transgender, nonbinary, gender expansive, or who are questioning their gender.

Trans Parent Group

Trans Parent Group is a place for parents and caregivers of transgender, nonbinary, gender expansive, and gender questioning youth to surround themselves with a welcoming and supportive community of peers.

Virtual Friday Night Group

FNG is Outright Vermont’s signature social and support group for self-identified queer and questioning youth ages 13-19.

Burlington FNG

FNG is Outright Vermont’s signature social and support group for self-identified LGBTQ+ and questioning youth ages 13-19.

Montpelier FNG

FNG is Outright Vermont’s signature social and support group for self-identified queer and questioning youth ages 13-19.

QTBIPOC Group

A monthly get-together for youth who identify as QTBIPOC (Queer & Trans Black, Indigenous, & People of Color) to connect & have fun!

Morrisville Friday Night Group

Friday Night Group Morrisville meets on the 3rd Friday of every month from 6:30pm-8:00pm at the Clarina Howard Nichols Center.

Middlebury Friday Night Group

FNG is Outright Vermont’s signature social and support group for self-identified queer and questioning youth ages 13-19.

For me, the youth organizing work - it was just amazing. It was a really amazing opportunity for me, and I feel like the program really gave me the chance to find myself and discover who I really was and explore who I wanted to be, and who I ultimately needed to be.
// Hailey
Outright is my family, a place to go when I'm low and a net of friends to hold me up. I've learned so much about myself and become more comfortable in who I am.
// Camp Outright Youth
I've never felt so grateful for an organization like Outright Vermont who runs Queer camp so my kid and other queer youth can be themselves - no questions asked & no need to explain themselves (so exhausting). For one week they are safe, surrounded by unconditional love and acceptance.
// Rebecca

Outright BLOG

Gain insight on what matters to LGBTQ+ youth!

Stand With LGBTQ+ Youth: Alex's Story

Alex Yahm-Halberg (he/they) is a second year Youth Organizer. He shared the following at the Vermont Statehouse on Leadership Day.

Trans Youth Are Resilient: Wren's Story

Wren is a Youth Organizer and student athlete. She shared her powerful story at the Vermont Statehouse on Leadership Day.

It Isn’t ‘Rhetoric’ - It’s REAL.

Governor Scott’s recent comments brushing off concerns about federal overreach and civil rights rollbacks as mere “rhetoric” are more than disappointing—they’re dangerous.

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Join The Queer Cheer PRIDE Crew: Outright’s Summer Outreach Crew!

Are you ready to spread queer joy, spark powerful conversations, and hand out lots and lots of stickers and bubbles? Join our The Queer Cheer PRIDE Crew: Outright's fabulous crew of volunteers bringing love, info, and fun to Pride festivals across Vermont this June!

Learn more and sign up today!