Camp · Specialty · Ages 12–17 · $2,022/week
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▌ Specialty · Ages 12–17

Camp Brave Trails - California Session 1

California · $2,022/week · ★ 4.9 (14 reviews)

Camp Brave Trails offers summer camp and leadership programs specifically for LGBTQ+ youth, focusing on community building, mental health, and outdoor activi...

▌ Editor's read The website, bravetrails.org, loads successfully and presents as a legitimate camp. Camp Brave Trails is a nonprofit organization founded by Jessica Weissbuch and Kayla Kearney, and has been operating for 9 years, since 2015, according to their 'About Us' page. They offer overnight summer camp programs specifically for LGBTQ+ youth, as well as leadership programs and family camps. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks and extensive training, indicating a commitment to safety. While not found in the ACA directory, the camp has a strong online presence with a 4.9-star rating from 116 Google reviews, with many reviewers praising the inclusive and supportive environment. The camp's mission is clearly stated as building LGBTQ+ youth into leaders through summer camp and other programs.
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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

Camp Brave Trails - California Session 1 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 specialty, 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
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Specialty
  • Ages: 12–17
  • Hours: overnight
  • Address: PO Box 691300, Los Angeles, CA 90069
  • Phone: (323) 300-4140
  • Cost notes: Full tuition for a 9-day session is $2,600.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Camp Brave Trails - California Session 1

What ages does Camp Brave Trails - California Session 1 accept?
Camp Brave Trails - California Session 1 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 Camp Brave Trails - California Session 1 cost?
Camp Brave Trails - California Session 1 publishes $2,022/week for the standard session. That sits 224% above the $625 median for specialty camps in Los Angeles — typical for specialty programs with smaller groups or premium facilities. Full tuition for a 9-day session is $2,600. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Camp Brave Trails - California Session 1's hours?
Camp Brave Trails - California Session 1 runs overnight. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Camp Brave Trails - California Session 1?
Camp Brave Trails - California Session 1 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 Camp Brave Trails - California Session 1 provide lunch?
Camp Brave Trails - California Session 1 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 Camp Brave Trails - California Session 1 compare to other specialty camps in Los Angeles?
Camp Brave Trails - California Session 1 is one of 8 specialty 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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