Youth Events

Pandas eating rainbow cake?! A pride of LGBTQ families?! Frogs galore?! SMYAL is partnering with the DC Center to provide interactive activities at this year's Gay Day at the Zoo. The annual Gay Day at the Zoo is a DC favorite for the LGBTQ community! For one day, hundreds of LGBTQ folks, families, and allies… Continue reading Gay Day at the Zoo

Rotating topics in a chat-based discussion room for queer and trans youth ages 13-19. Join at QChatSpace.org

Join us on Discord for virtual programs! Our community spaces are a place where queer and trans youth can meet other young people who hold the same identities, talk about a wide variety of topics that impact them, find support, or just be in community with one another. Click here to join on Discord.

Join us on Discord for virtual programs! Our community spaces are a place where queer and trans youth can meet other young people who hold the same identities, talk about a wide variety of topics that impact them, find support, or just be in community with one another. Click here to join on Discord.

Rotating topics in a chat-based discussion room for queer and trans youth ages 13-19. Join at QChatSpace.org

Join us on Discord for virtual programs! Our community spaces are a place where queer and trans youth can meet other young people who hold the same identities, talk about a wide variety of topics that impact them, find support, or just be in community with one another. Click here to join on Discord.

Join us on Discord for virtual programs! Our community spaces are a place where queer and trans youth can meet other young people who hold the same identities, talk about a wide variety of topics that impact them, find support, or just be in community with one another. Click here to join on Discord.

Get ready for a wonderful day!  A  full day of inspiration, important discussions and community-building. SMYAL will be presenting our original workshop "Books for Everyone- Diverse Representation for Queer Families" If you are interested in attending, SMYAL can offer up to 5 free registrations for families. Email Ty Kitchen for the registration code.

Join us on Discord for virtual programs! Our community spaces are a place where queer and trans youth can meet other young people who hold the same identities, talk about a wide variety of topics that impact them, find support, or just be in community with one another. Click here to join on Discord.

Little SMYALs is a group dedicated to providing a safe(r) space for young people in the DC area and beyond who identify as LGBTQ or gender nonconforming, and those who are exploring or questioning their identities. Welcome to our new Tuesday session! These sessions will focus on our younger audience (suggested ages 6-9/10). Each session… Continue reading Little SMYALs: Creative Kids (In-person, ages 6-10)

Rotating topics in a chat-based discussion room for queer and trans youth ages 13-19. Join at QChatSpace.org

Join us on Discord for virtual programs! Our community spaces are a place where queer and trans youth can meet other young people who hold the same identities, talk about a wide variety of topics that impact them, find support, or just be in community with one another. Click here to join on Discord.

Join us on Discord for virtual programs! Our community spaces are a place where queer and trans youth can meet other young people who hold the same identities, talk about a wide variety of topics that impact them, find support, or just be in community with one another. Click here to join on Discord.

Join us on Discord for virtual programs! Our community spaces are a place where queer and trans youth can meet other young people who hold the same identities, talk about a wide variety of topics that impact them, find support, or just be in community with one another. Click here to join on Discord.

Little SMYALs is a group dedicated to providing a safe(r) space for young people in the DC area and beyond who identify as LGBTQ or gender nonconforming, and those who are exploring or questioning their identities. Calling all daydreamers, fantasy lovers, fiction adventurers, and comic extraordinaires! SMYAL is starting a new book club, full of… Continue reading Little SMYALs: Middle Grades Book Club (hybrid in-person and virtual, ages 10-13)

Rotating topics in a chat-based discussion room for queer and trans youth ages 13-19. Join at QChatSpace.org

Join us on Discord for virtual programs! Our community spaces are a place where queer and trans youth can meet other young people who hold the same identities, talk about a wide variety of topics that impact them, find support, or just be in community with one another. Click here to join on Discord.

Join us on Discord for virtual programs! Our community spaces are a place where queer and trans youth can meet other young people who hold the same identities, talk about a wide variety of topics that impact them, find support, or just be in community with one another. Click here to join on Discord.

Little SMYALs is a group dedicated to providing a safe(r) space for young people in the DC area and beyond who identify as LGBTQ or gender nonconforming, and those who are exploring or questioning their identities. Please register each youth for each individual session they will be attending. Saturday Sessions happen from 10-11EST on the… Continue reading Little SMYALs: Virtual Saturday Session (ages 6-12)

Join us on Discord for virtual programs! Our community spaces are a place where queer and trans youth can meet other young people who hold the same identities, talk about a wide variety of topics that impact them, find support, or just be in community with one another. Click here to join on Discord.

Join us on Discord for virtual programs! Our community spaces are a place where queer and trans youth can meet other young people who hold the same identities, talk about a wide variety of topics that impact them, find support, or just be in community with one another. Click here to join on Discord.

Join us on Discord for virtual programs! Our community spaces are a place where queer and trans youth can meet other young people who hold the same identities, talk about a wide variety of topics that impact them, find support, or just be in community with one another. Click here to join on Discord.

SMYAL is on the search for a youth to DJ on our Pride Float for this year's Pride Festival! SMYAL will be hosting a virtual DJ Contest to find a vibrant youth to keep the party going throughout the entire Pride Festival on our float. We are looking for youth ages 13-24 to demonstrate their… Continue reading Virtual Youth DJ Contest