At Brave Trails, we strive to be a safe and affirming space for LGBTQ+ youth. Our accredited summer camps, backpacking trips, and family camps provide a supportive environment where youth can explore and express their identity. Our meet-up groups provide a platform for LGBTQ+ youth to connect with one another and share experiences. Our mental health services offer specialized care for LGBTQ+ youth, ensuring that their needs are met with respect and understanding.
Beyond summer camps and meet-up groups, Brave Trails also works to provide LGBTQ+ youth with the skills and knowledge they need to create meaningful change in their communities. Our year-round leadership programming focuses on helping youth find their people, place, and passion. We believe that by teaching young people how to use their voice to advocate for their rights and those of their community, they can become the leaders of tomorrow. We are proud to see our youth take the skills and knowledge they gain in our programs and put them to work to make a difference.
All of the elements of a typical summer camp with a LGBTQ twist! Camp Brave Trails is designed to be a haven for LGBTQ youth, where they can build community, meet supportive adult mentors, and gain leadership skills.
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LGBTQ+ FAMILY CAMP
Brave Trails Family Camp was built to address the lack of spaces where LGBTQ families can safely build community. At family camp, kids see other families that look like theirs and enjoy all of the magic of a weekend away at camp!
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LGBTQ+ BACKPACKING
A seven-day high adventure backpacking program designed to give LGBTQ+ youth, ages 14-19, the opportunity to learn how to backpack, connect with nature, and build community in a safe and supported environment.