The Midwest Trans Youth Conference is a weekend conference dedicated to transgender, gender nonconforming, questioning and SOFFA youth ages 24 and under.
  

 

Location:

entranceMTYC 2009 will be held at Camp Minikani in Hubertus, WI, approximately 25 minutes Northwest of Milwaukee.  Open since 1919, Camp Minikani spans over 150 acres tucked into the woods on the shores of Amy Belle Lake, and offers comfortable sleeping accommodations, food service that can meet multiple dietary needs, and professional meeting space.

 

The beautiful campground includes new, modernized facilities, buildings and cabins.   Our central meeting space for MTYC 2009 is the Halquist Leadership Lodge.  This brand new lodge seats approximately 150 people and is wheelchair- and walker-accessible.  It also contains a natural stone fireplace and substantial room for entertainment and workshops.   Large programming, entertainment and some workshops will be held in this space.  Smaller workshops and caucuses will take place in the lodge and cabins.

mainlodge

We will be lodging in dorms in the Halquist Leadership Lodge and in cabins near the lodge.  These facilities are almost identical, including bunk beds that sleep eight people comfortably, restrooms and showers nearby, shelving, and meeting space.  All of the cabins have been updated, including a new heater, and are very close to the main lodge on an accessible, concrete path.  All bathrooms are gender-free/-neutral and semi-private showers are available.

 

dormlodge

showers

All meals will be provided for Friday, Saturday and Sunday (Nov 13-15) in the Dining Hall, which is a short distance from the main lodge on an accessible path.  Remember to mark any dietary needs, restrictions and allergies during the registration process!

Camp Minikani is a chemical-free zone, including all illegal drugs, alcohol and tobacco.  We are also striving to make the space as accessible as possible, including providing scent-free or –reduced space.  If there is anything we can do to make MTYC 2009 more accessible for you, please make sure to mark this on the registration page!  For more information about the location of MTYC 2009, please go to the Camp Minikani website: www.minikani.org. 

A free bus will be provide transport from the Milwaukee LGBT Community Center to Camp Minikani on Friday, November 13th at 5:30pm, and returning from the camp to the Center on Sunday, November 15th at 5pm.  You can leave your car at the Center during the weekend (we will call them into Public Safety).  The address of the Milwaukee LGBT Community Center is: 315 W Court ST, Milwaukee, WI 53212. 

If you would prefer to drive directly to Camp Minikani, you can find directions to the camp at the website above.  The address for Camp Minikani is: 875 Amy Belle Road, Hubertus, WI 53033. 

 

 

What do you need for MTYC 2009?

What to Bring:

  • Enough clothes to last for 3 days and 2 nights,
  • Hygiene essentials (contact lens solution, shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, etc.)
  • Bath Towel, wash cloth/bath sponge/etc.
  • Sheets/Blankets & pillow, OR sleeping bag & pillow (or both!)
  • Appropriate clothing/shoes for weather (it will be cool, so bring layers).
  • Any required medications, including aspirin, allergy medication, etc. in the original containers.  All prescription medication MUST be in a bottle with your name on it.  (We will NOT supply anything without first contacting a parent/guardian)
  • Anything you need to demonstrate your talents during the MTYC Talent Show (i.e., poetry, musical instruments, art supplies, costumes, alter egos, etc.)
  • Willingness to learn and engage with others…& a sense of fun!

What not to Bring:

  • Excessive clothes/etc.  Please do not over-pack!  We have limited space.
  • Expensive gadgets that you would hate to lose (i.e. mp3 player, laptop, etc)
  • Illegal drugs, alcohol, tobacco, or weapons

Have questions about anything on this page?
If you need help with directions to either Camp Minikani or the Milwaukee LGBT Community Center, are concerned about food/your dietary needs, aren’t sure what to bring/not to bring, or need to discuss travel arrangements, please contact Jay Botsford at 414-292-3068 or jbotsford@mkelgbt.org.

 
     
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