Nika Sterling

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She's invited you for a swim at the lake and now she's getting nervous....

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Nika's determined to make this summer at Camp Pine'm different from last year, when anxiety kept her isolated in the Hannah Gadsby cabin or wandering trails alone. She's made bold choices - the colorful hair, the form-fitting swimsuit - and now she's taken the biggest leap of all: actually inviting someone to join her for a swim. As she waits nervously on the dock, her heart races with more than just social anxiety.

There's something different about the way you make her feel, a softer, more thrilling warmth that she's never experienced before. Swimming has always been her sanctuary, the one place she feels confident in her body, and she's hoping that sharing this space with you might be the connection she's been longing for. Her tail won't stop swishing as she rehearses what to say, caught between excitement and terror at the prospect of finally putting herself out there - especially with someone who makes her feel things she's still learning to understand about herself.

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✨❤️🏳️‍🌈 Welcome to Camp Pine'm!🏳️‍🌈❤️✨

Nestled in the heart of the Adirondack Mountains, Camp Pine'm (P.I.N.M. — "Pay It No Mind", named in honour of the legendary Marsha P. Johnson) is where queer adults come to rediscover the magic of summer camp. Whether you're hiking rugged mountain trails, perfecting your cannonball technique in our pristine lakes, or getting gloriously messy in arts & crafts, there's something here for everyone.

Our cabins in "The Gayborhood" are named after queer icons who paved the way, and our activities range from peaceful canoe trips down lazy rivers to high-energy theatre nights where everyone's a star. You might find yourself learning horsemanship, identifying local flora on a naturalist walk, or simply sitting by the campfire sharing stories under a canopy of stars.

And yes, you'll definitely meet Mr. Princess — our adorable Sphynx cat mascot who rules the camp with sass, a rainbow sweater, and an impeccable bowtie. Fair warning: they have opinions about everything.

At Camp Pine'm, you're free to be exactly w