About
Camp Brave Trails is a fully accredited overnight summer camp for LGBTQ+ teens ages 12-17. Campers stay in bunk style cabins with 9-10 peers of the same age group and two adult counselors, and they are divided into cabin groups by age, not gender. The camp is electronics-free, and both sites include rustic forests, mountain terrain, and grassy fields.
Programs
- Camp Brave Trails — 12-17 · A fully accredited overnight summer camp for LGBTQ+ teens, centered on leadership, community, and self-discovery.
- Brave Trails Family Camp — Safe and fun camp space for LGBTQ families to build community and enjoy camp activities in nature.
- Brave Spaces — 12-17 · Year-round in-person and virtual meet ups for LGBTQ+ youth.
- High adventure trips — 14-19 · Designed to give LGBTQ+ youth the opportunity to learn how to backpack and build community in a safe and supported environment.
At a glance
- Ages: 12–17 years old
- Current session: Session 1, California (Jun 12–Jun 20, 2027); Session 2, California (Jun 26–Jul 4, 2027); Session 3, California (Jul 10–Jul 18, 2027); Southeast, Georgia (Jul 22–Jul 30, 2027); East Coast, Pennsylvania (Aug 14–Aug 22, 2027)
- General schedule: Summer camp sessions are offered in 2027; Brave Spaces are year-round in-person and virtual meet ups.
About the provider
Camp Brave Trails started in 2014. Its mission is to build the next generation of LGBTQ+ change makers and to support LGBTQ+ youth leadership, with a focus on helping youth find their people, their place, and their passion. In 2026, it provided 7 weeks of overnight leadership camp, served over 375 campers from 36 states and 6 countries, hosted two LGBTQ family camps, provided 2,000+ hours of queer-affirming mental health services to youth in California, hosted 21 free year-round Brave Space meet ups, and had a presence at 23 pride events.
Welcomes LGBTQ+, questioning, or ally youth. Welcomes out-of-state and international campers. Financial circumstances will not impact admission decisions. The California camp is located outside of Riverside County. For safety, only registered families receive the exact camp address. All cabins are gender neutral. Camper to staff ratio is 3:1.
What families say
““What most people call camp, I call home.”” — Brave Trails
Last updated October 13, 2026.
Is this your business? There is no cost, but you will be asked to sign up or log in.