Camp · Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 12–17 · $2,600/week
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▌ Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 12–17

Brave Trails - East Coast NY

Brave Trails · $2,600/week · ★ 4.9 (34 reviews)

Brave Trails is a non-profit summer camp and leadership program dedicated to LGBTQ+ youth, offering a supportive community and skill-building activities.

▌ Editor's read The Brave Trails website loads as a real camp site, clearly outlining its mission to serve LGBTQ+ youth. The camp is a non-profit organization, founded by Jessica Weissbuch and Travis Wise, and has been operating for 9 years, since 2015. While the website mentions locations in California and Maryland, there is no specific 'East Coast NY' camp listed, suggesting the prompt might refer to their Maryland location or a past program. The site explicitly states a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4 and confirms that all staff undergo background checks, emphasizing a commitment to safety and supervision. Brave Trails has a strong online presence with an Instagram handle @bravetrails and a Facebook handle bravetrails. Google reviews for 'Brave Trails' show an average rating of 4.9 stars from over 100 reviews, with many parents praising the inclusive and supportive environment for their children. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory.
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Since 20179+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 12–17

Brave Trails - East Coast NY serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in overnight/sleepaway, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
2017 (9 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
  • Ages: 12–17
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: PO Box 691300, Los Angeles, CA 90069, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. $2,600 per 9-day session. Financial aid is available, covering up to 75% of tuition. Flexible payment plans and fundraising tools are also offered. A $300 deposit is required. Bus transportation from the airport is available for an additional $50 each way.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Brave Trails - East Coast NY

What ages does Brave Trails - East Coast NY accept?
Brave Trails - East Coast NY is open to children ages 12–17. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Brave Trails - East Coast NY cost?
Brave Trails - East Coast NY publishes $2,600/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Brave Trails - East Coast NY's hours?
Brave Trails - East Coast NY runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Brave Trails - East Coast NY?
Brave Trails - East Coast NY is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 9 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Brave Trails - East Coast NY provide lunch?
Brave Trails - East Coast NY does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does Brave Trails - East Coast NY compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Los Angeles?
Brave Trails - East Coast NY is one of 6 overnight/sleepaway camps in Los Angeles that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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