Out & ABout
Ages Served
Youth grades 6-12
Pricing
Most excursions are free, some have small $5.00 fee
About
Out & About is a weekend excursion program offering middle and high school LGBTQ+ youth, friends, and allies a safe space to connect with peers over new experiences, providing opportunities for peer-to-peer support, socializing, skill building, and exploration! There is no cost to participation thanks to a generous grant from our national office and we welcome ALL youth to join this new adventuring community!
Pick up & Drop off Times
Out & About generally takes place on Saturdays from 1:00pm-4:00pm but depending on the activity these times may vary.
2026-2027 Upcoming Excursions
Sept. 26 (DSM Area): Hiking and Bird Watching
Oct. 10 (DSM Area): Fire Building
Oct. 24 (Ames Area): Geocaching
Nov. 7 (Camp Hantesa): Target Sports
Nov. 21 (Camp Hantesa): Whittling and Woodburning
Dec. 5 (DSM Area): Laser Tag
Dec. 19 (DSM Area): Ice Skating
Jan. 9 (Ames Area): Movie Matinee
Jan. 23 (Ames Area): Arts and Crafts
Feb. 6 (DSM Area): Roller Skating
Feb. 20 (DSM Area): Bowling
March 6 (Grimes): Archery and Bouldering
March 20 (Camp Hantesa): Outdoor Cooking
April 3 (Camp Hantesa): Rock Climbing
April 17 (Camp Hantesa): Orienteering
May 1 (Grimes): Fishing
June 12 (DSM Area): Pride