Minto Bush Camp Weekend Away

by Sean Taylor & Melissa

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The Minto bush camp was a terrific experience with a good number of young people coming along. This camp was a really good activity to have been involved in. Food was great, and there was a really good mix of people there at the camp. Sleeping arrangements were good, we weren't out in a tent anywhere and I'd really recommend that people get involved in future camps. We went bushwalking, sat by the fire and talked and just relaxed and had fun. - Melissa

We had an absolutely magnificent time away at Minto Bush Camp. There was a turnout of 15 people and everybody thoroughly enjoyed each other's company. As a worker with The Gender Centre, it was really exciting and fulfilling to see so many people come out of themselves and be in touch with nature's surroundings. We had lots of moments of laughter especially when everybody cross-dressed for Saturday night dinner. There were moments of chess playing, Chinese checkers, football, cricket and skinny-dipping. I had an amazing experience being able to swim naked without feeling paranoid or fearful of my body. I had nothing to hide, because I was around other people who identified as transsexual.

norrie put on some shows when we were all sitting around the campfire. I thought the shows were absolutely wonderful. They were about gender. It was so beautiful to see everybody's expressions. We played charades around the fire also which led to Daniel and myself putting on a show as well. I would like to facilitate this event twice a year, preferably in the summer months due such a successful weekend and lots of positive feedback.

I would like to thank everybody who participated in the event and I'd also like to thank the Management Committee who partially funded Minto Bush Camp.

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