Ample Adventures: Fat Camping


​Dates: August 6-9, 2026
​Location: Allegany State Park, Salamanca, New York
Host: Andrea DiMaio of Ample Movement 
The outdoors belong to everyone, and this weekend we will make our own. This camping experience has been created specifically for fat folks and people in larger bodies, where you can show up exactly as you are and be fully, unapologetically welcomed. No diet talk, no unsolicited advice, no shrinking yourself to fit in. Just trees, a beautiful lake, camp fun, and people who get it.
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Whether you're a seasoned camper or have never slept under the stars before, this weekend was made with you in mind. We'll swim, do yoga, journal in nature, gather around a campfire for s'mores, and take up every bit of space we deserve. We believe in fat liberation and that all bodies are good bodies, and that includes yours floating in a beautiful lake, finding stillness on a yoga mat, and getting a little smoky around the fire. Come ready to rest, play, and have the outdoor adventure you've always wanted. It will be up to you whether you want it to be easy going or if you want to do all the things.

The Details

📅 Dates: August 6-9, 2025
📍 Location: Allegany State Park - Quaker Run, Salamanca, New York
👥 Group Size: 10 campers maximum
💰 Price: $230 per person ($10 discount if opting out of Saturday community meal)
To hold your spot: Pay half ($115) at registration. Balance due before arrival.
Cancellation policy: No refunds. Please plan accordingly.

What's Included:

Campsite accommodations (3 nights)
Saturday night community meal
Morning coffee and tea (all 3 mornings)
S'mores and evening treats
1–2 guided yoga sessions
Nature journaling activity
Full trip facilitation and hosting
Lake swimming/paddleboarding
Camp stoves
Zoom meet up before the camping trip

What's Not Included:  

Full packing list will be provided after registration: 
Personal camping gear* (tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, pillow, personal items) 
Food outside of the group meal
Journal
Yoga mat

✨Guests must arrange their own transportation to and from the park.✨
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From last year's fat camping trip
This trip is for you if…

⛺️ You've been wanting to try camping but wanted to do it with people who actually get what it's like to be in a bigger body in the outdoors.

🌊 You want to swim in a lake, float on a paddleboard, hike through the woods, or just sit in the trees and breathe -- or all of the above.

🧘 You want to move your body joyfully, in community.

📓 You want to slow down, be in nature, and maybe fill a few pages in a journal.

🔥 You want to sit around a fire with people who share your values around body liberation and just…vibe.

🌈 You're fat and any other variation of underrepresented identities...and you're tired of outdoor spaces that weren't built for you.

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What to Expect

Fun in the Sun

We will have ample time to hang out at beautiful Quaker Lake. You can swim, sit under a shady tree and read or try your hand at paddleboarding.

Relaxing at the campsite

There will be plenty of time to hang out around the fire and get to know your fellow campers. We'll make food, play games and just enjoy the woods.

Going for a hike

Go on a group hike where no one is left behind. Detailed information of the hike will be shared before the camping trip. 
Everything is optional. This weekend is yours to enjoy however you wish. ​

Where we're camping...
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Allegany State Park
The largest state park in New York, Allegany State Park is a 65,000 acre primitive forest valley known for its beautiful views, wildlife, and wonderful activities. There are two areas for you to explore, Red House and Quaker. Both areas can be enjoyed with picnic areas, museums, hiking trails, biking, and more.
Allegany State Park holds a special place in my heart — I grew up going there. The Quaker side is where we've held Fat Camping for the past two years and it keeps pulling us back. It's lush and covered in trees, the lake is gorgeous, and it has that perfect "actually in the woods" feeling without being in the middle of nowhere. It's beautiful, it's accessible, and it feels like home.

What We'll Do


​🥾 Hiking — trails through beautiful Allegany forest at a pace that works for everyone. No one gets left behind.

🏊 Swimming & Paddleboarding — Quaker Lake is right there. I'll have two paddleboards that people can take turns on. Bring your own board or kayak if you have one, and feel free to bring your bike too!

🧘 Yoga — inclusive, fat-positive, all-bodies yoga with yours truly.

📓 Nature Journaling — a guided intro to noticing and recording the natural world around you. No art experience necessary.

✨Stargazing — when was the last time you laid in a field and just...looked up?
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🔥 Community & Connection — bonfires, good conversation, and the particular magic of being in the woods with people who get it.

Saturday Community Meal


​On Saturday evening we'll share a community meal together  included in the price of your registration.
​(All dietary needs will be considered).

​If you'd prefer to opt out, you'll receive a $10 discount.
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All other meals are your own responsibility. Plan and pack accordingly!

Your Host​

Andrea DiMaio (she/they)
Andrea is a fat, queer hiker, backpacker, traveler, cyclist, camper, yoga teacher, and speaker. She teaches accessible yoga classes, leads inclusive hikes and other outdoor adventures in western New York with Ample Movement. In 2019 Andrea climbed Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania with the Curvy Kili Crew which led to being employed by adventure travel company, Whoa Travel and leading group trips for Whoa Plus. Andrea is certified in Wilderness First Aid.

Andrea offers accessible yoga classes in western NY and online. Her passion is for sharing joyful movement and community through outdoor activities and yoga, with an emphasis on making space for fat people who aren’t used to seeing themselves represented in those spaces.


​*I have a limited amount of gear available to borrow on a first-come, first-served basis, including a 1-person tent, a 2-person tent, 2 sleeping bags, and 1 sleeping pad.

Reach out in advance if you are interested in borrowing items.

Please note that the 2-person tent may be shared with another guest. Guests are encouraged to bring their own gear when possible to ensure the best fit for their needs.

Have more questions? 


Ready to come fat camping?

Join us! We can't wait to sit around the campfire and TAKE UP SPACE!

Camp Weekend Cost

Pricing:
$230 per person
Deposit due to reserve your spot: $115
Balance due 2 weeks before trip: $115

Policies:
A 50% deposit ($115) is required to reserve your spot. Spots are limited. Payment confirms your place in the group. The remaining balance ($115) is due no later than 2 weeks before the trip departure date.

Cancellations:
Spots are non-refundable. If your spot can be filled by someone on the waitlist, a refund minus a $25 admin fee will be issued. If the trip is cancelled by the organizer, full refunds will be provided to all guests. Questions? Reach out before reserving your spot. This is a small, intentional group — we're so glad you're here.

✨I am committed to economic accessibility. If you need financial support to attend this retreat or if you need to make a payment, plan, please reach✨ out via email below.
There will be no refunds after purchase

Contact Andrea DiMaio with Ample Movement
Email: A[email protected]

From a Past Fat Camper

I went to my first camping trip with Andrea in 2025. I had gradually gotten to know Andrea through some local events that she led, including yoga, hiking and snowshoeing. As more of a newbie to the camping space, Andrea had taken the time to show me how to set up a camp, and even shared her own gear where I was lacking my own. 
I was never uncomfortable for the entirety of the long weekend. From all the optional planned activities to the folks that attended, everything felt well planned, relaxing and an energy building experience. Even after getting a flat tire on my way home, I still smiled back on the memories I collected all that following week. I still smile thinking about it.
Andrea encourages you to be who you are and to embrace new adventures at the level you are. She has helped me find a community that I feel fully accepted in. I can’t wait to attend more events led by Andrea.
Lindsey
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