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Adoptee Connections

The Park is committed to providing proactive, relevant, and consistent connection opportunities for adoptees of all ages that reinforce, empower, and affirm their individual journeys.

Whether you are looking for new resources to dig into, events to meet new friends, or get-togethers in your local community, The Park is proud to highlight adoptee connection opportunities for all ages and backgrounds.

Keep scrolling to learn about The Park’s fantastic adoptee connection opportunities, as well as to explore other adoptee support offerings available in the community!

Camps & Retreats

The Park offers large-scale in-person adoptee camps and retreats through Adopteen (ages 13-21) and Beyond Adopteen (ages 21+), all coordinated and led 100% by adoptees, for adoptees.

Connection &
Mentorship

AdopTween (ages 8-12), Adopteen (ages 13-20), and Beyond Adopteen (ages 21+) connect adoptees of all ages from around the world through short-form in-person and online meet-ups.

Workshops

The Park hosts quarterly online workshops for adoptees of all ages to learn from and reflect upon their diverse stories and journeys.

Community Resources

As an adoptee support hub, The Park strives to spotlight all of the incredible events and resources that exist in the adoption community.

Adopteen Camp-Conferences

Ages 13-21

Come one, come all! All adoptees are invited to join us in Washington, D.C. or Colorado Springs, CO this summer for our favorite camps of every year!

Adopteen – Washington, D.C.
American University
June 24-28, 2024

Adopteen – Colorado Springs
University of Colorado – Colorado Springs
July 15-20, 2024

Camps & Retreats

100% organized and led by adoptees, for adoptees.

Positive and empowering in-person connection spaces for adoptees to celebrate, inspire, and take pride in their community.

Beyond Adopteen Adult Retreat

Ages 21+

Beyond Adopteen Retreat is a chance to refocus, reengage, and refresh your connections with the adoptee community. Sign up for a weekend of connection and celebration with adult adoptees from around the world!

Beyond Adopteen Adult Retreat
Nathrop, CO
August 9-12, 2024

Chapter Meetups

Every Other Month

Adopteen and Beyond Adopteen have Chapters across the country, with bimonthly meet-ups scheduled throughout the year

Connection
&
Mentorship

An open ear and a cup of tea can turn a day around.

Positive and empowering connection spaces for adoptees to celebrate, inspire, and take pride in their community.

Remote Connections

Virtual Meet-Ups, Snail Mail Pen Pals, and More

With so many friends around the world, thank goodness we’re able to connect in more ways to share some much-needed quality time.

AdopTween Hangouts
(ages 8-12)

AdopTween Pen Pals
(ages 8-12)

Adopteen Tea-Time
(ages 13-17)

Beyond Adopteen Chats
(ages 18+)

Workshops

Just growing and learning together on this lifelong journey.

Positive and empowering connection spaces for adoptees to celebrate, inspire, and take pride in their community.

Adoptee-to-Adoptee Workshops

Demystifying Adoption
Keynote Stories
Professional Development

Whether searching for new leadership strategies, seeking better understanding of birth culture, or taking control of our own narratives, our quarterly Adoptee-to-Adoptee Workshops help spotlight and provide tools to help navigate important topics in our lives.

Around the Community

As an adoptee support hub, The Park strives to spotlight incredible events and resources that exist in the adoption community around us!

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We’re here to help! Let us know what you need or what questions you have. We’ll be in touch with a response within 24 hours.

Adoptee Connections

Camps & Retreats

Connection &
Mentorship

Workshops

Community Resources