FYRE CAMPER APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED
CLICK HERE TO APPLY TO BE A PEER LEADER AT FYRE CAMP 2022!
Calling all creatives, space facilitators & knowledge sharers,
SPARK Reproductive Justice NOW! is excited to announce that we are NOW accepting applications for our 2022 FYRE Media Justice CAMP!
The Fierce Youth Reclaiming & Empowering (FYRE) program develops the civic leadership of queer & trans youth of color and ally youth of color living in the Southeast in the Reproductive Justice movement.
The FYRE Media Justice Camp is a dynamic 4-day/3-night gathering of Southern Black women and Queer & Trans youth of color, ages 18-30, reimagining and creating media for our resilience, our lives and our communities.
This year’s FYRE Camp theme, “Ignite Your Voice,” seeks to hold intentional space for our base members to spark conversations through the development of their facilitation skills!
FYRE participants will come to the camp with a Reproductive Justice related workshop or training proposal. They will spend the weekend working with SPARK staff, RJ leaders and facilitation specialists to help develop their voice and work. FYRE Camp attendees will then virtually present their work during our “Reignite” Virtual Mini Conference on Saturday, July 30th.
This year’s FYRE Media Justice Camp is scheduled to take place Thursday, July 21 to Sunday, July 24 in Atlanta, GA. All travel, boarding and food expenses are covered.
FYRE Camper Applications are NOW CLOSED.
FYRE CAMP 2022 PEER LEADER:
Peer leaders are folks that have attended a previous FYRE Media Justice Camp, SPARK Organizing Intensive, or other SPARK leadership development event, program, or workshop.
Peer leaders will be assisting staff throughout the camp with many duties. They will be compensated at $150/day (half days on Thursday & Sunday will be combined as 1 day, so you will be assisting and paid for a total of 3 days).
PEER LEADER APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY FRIDAY, JULY 1ST
COVID-19 IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
SPARK values people’s autonomy to do what they please with their bodies, while also intentionally curating a safe space. SPARK is requiring that all FYRE Campers and Peer Leaders:
- submit a negative COVID-19 test within 24 hours of arrival Atlanta (home COVID tests will be sent to all accepted campers)
- sign a COVID-19 liability waiver prior to attending FYRE Camp stating that “SPARK Reproductive Justice NOW!, Inc. is not responsible for liabilities related to COVID-19 and/or traveling, including, but not limited to, health coverage and medical fees associated with COVID-19 and/or traveling. That traveling [and participating in FYRE Camp 2022] is solely the decision of each individual. That by traveling [and attending FYRE Camp 2022], the individual assumes all responsibility and removes SPARK of any and all liabilities associated with COVID-19.
**SPARK will provide all FYRE Camp 2022 attendees & peer leaders with home tests prior to their arrival at camp, as well as PPE and home test throughout the FYRE Camp weekend.
If there are any questions about COVID-19 precautions please email erin@sparkrj.org
