Safe Schools Project

Resources for Queer Youth and Educators in Santa Cruz County

Glitter Kids Corner

A day of learning, pride, and celebration especially for elementary school students and their families.

This track of the Queer Youth Summit is for 3rd- 5th graders and their families.

  • LGBTQIA+, non-binary, and questioning elementary students
  • Kids who have LGBTQIA+ caregivers and/or family members
  • Elementary students who are part of or would like to start school clubs for LGBTQIA+ and ally students
  • Allies are welcome!

Games
Art
Storytelling
Free Food and Goodies
Make New Friends
Talking about inclusive schools and communities

Saturday, October 8, 2022
9:30 am – 2:00 pm
Watsonville High School, Watsonville

Registration Open — Sign up Now!

Caregivers must remain onsite during the Summit

Two Options for Parents, Guardians, & Caregivers who’s kids are attending the Glitter Kids Summit:

  • Be part of the Glitter Kids Corner!
    • All activities and workshops are open to the whole family
    • Consider volunteering to lead an activity, tell a story or help with meals. 
    • Sign up now to volunteer!
    • Help make the Glitter Kids Corner a fabulous experience for everyone.

— OR —

  • Attend the Parent/Guardian & Adult Allies “Understanding Gender” Summit at the same location, day, and time!
    • About the Parent/Guardian & Adult Allies Summit — Parents and allied adults play a crucial role in creating a safe and supportive environment for all young people around their gender. We hope you’ll join us for a day of learning, conversation, and reflection about youth and gender.

Please email summit@safeschoolsproject.org to request special exceptions and parent/guardian permission slip if caregivers cannot attend.

Meet the Glitter Kids Corner Planning Committee:

Thank you families of Santa Cruz County!

  • The KirkHart family, including Ruby and Alex, alumni of Monarch Elementary School, City of Santa Cruz
  • The Chavez Family, including Luka, Alumni at Watsonville Charter School of the Arts, City of Watsonville
  • Nancy Willard, Soquel
  • The Blume-Lease Family, including Phoenix, of Gault Elementary School, City of Santa Cruz

Glitter Kids Corner is a program of The Safe Schools Project and co-sponsored, in part, by the Santa Cruz County Office of Education (SCCOE) and the Community Foundation of Santa Cruz County (CFSCC). For more information, contact us at CoordinateSummit@gmail.com or (831) 427-4004.

Glitter Kids Corner Flyer Download — JPG & PDF

Please help spread the word by sharing with family, friends, school mates, and fellow community members — help us reach students and families in Monterey, San Benito, & Santa Cruz Counties! Thank you.

Infographic Summit Poster for Instagram — JPG & PDF