Queer Beach Day - New Hampshire
July 20, 2024 — 11:00 am - 2:00 pm ET
Rain date: July 21, 2024
Last day to register: July 17, 2024
Sand Castles! Smoothies! Swimming! Queer joy! Join TVOP volunteer Kellan for a relaxing day at Jenness Beach in Rye, NH. Jenness is a popular surf spot, with nice swimming areas, soft sand, and lots of space to spread out.
We'll meet up in the late morning and spend a few hours hanging out in the sunshine before heading our separate ways. Bring your favorite beach game and/or a good book!
There is a cafe nearby with some light snacks and smoothies. Otherwise, feel free to bring along your favorite snacks and beverages. Wear whatever feels most comfortable for you on the beach - all bodies celebrated and welcome! Please also bring a beach towel, chairs, umbrellas, or any other beach "accessories" that you enjoy. Sunscreen and other sun protection is strongly recommended.
We ask folks under the age of 18 to please register themselves and an adult to accompany them.
If you require a service dog to attend, please let us know and we collaborate with you on how to keep you both comfortable and hydrated.
GENERAL INFO
Location: Rye area, NH
(Pentucket, Pennacook, and Wabanaki lands)
Parking: Parking can be a doozy! It is a busy beach with a small lot (paid) and then parking along the road (free). Recommend carpooling as much as possible!
Pets: While we love pets, we ask furry friends to remain home on this adventure.
Meet: July 20, 2024
Cost: $0-$20 sliding scale
To find out where you fall best in our sliding scale, see the “Why does this trip cost money?” dropdown below.
Bring: water, lunch/snacks, sunscreen/sun protection, anything else you might need to be comfortable and have fun!
COVID SAFETY
Masks are not required during this event, however they are welcomed if wearing one allows you to better engage with the group. PLEASE be mindful of your own and group safety. If you or anyone in your household are not feeling well, do not participate in a hike.
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Our sliding scale is meant to make our trips and events more accessible for those who have financial barriers. Paying a higher amount allows us to provide more opportunities to others. Paying a smaller amount is recommended for those who would not otherwise be able to afford the estimated value. Please choose an amount that you will be able to pay, but will not hinder your ability to afford food, housing, etc. By paying as much as you can, we are able to serve more of our community members.
Our sliding scale recommendation:
- Low: Yearly income $30,000 or under, struggles to meet basic needs
- Mid (pays estimated value): Yearly income $40,000-$75,000, some expendable income
- High: Yearly income $80,000-$100,000, comfortable, never struggle with basic needs
Need more examples? We follow the Green Bottle principle. Click here to view and find out where you fall.
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Information for our land acknowledgment was gathered from nativeland.ca, which provides an estimate of original indigenous land occupation, but does not take into account migratory patterns or movement of the many surrounding communities. We recognize the historical complexity of indigenous movement across the land, and honor with gratitude the many, many surviving native nations whose land we benefit from in our work to diversify the outdoors.
