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

Brave Trails - Session 2 CA

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

An LGBTQ+ youth leadership summer camp in California with a focus on community and personal growth.

▌ Editor's read The Brave Trails website loads as a real camp site, offering overnight programs for LGBTQ+ youth. It is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with accreditation valid through 2025, indicating adherence to industry safety and quality standards. The camp was founded by Jessica Weissbuch and Kayla Popuchet and has been operating for 10 years, as stated on their 'About Us' page. Brave Trails is a non-profit organization. The website explicitly states a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4 and mentions that all staff undergo background checks, including fingerprinting. Google reviews for Brave Trails show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 100+ reviews, with many reviewers praising the inclusive environment and positive impact on campers. The camp focuses on leadership development, mental health, and building a supportive community for LGBTQ+ youth.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 201610+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 12–17

Brave Trails - Session 2 CA 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
Yes
Established
2016 (10 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
  • Phone: (323) 300-4401
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $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 addit...

Runs 24-hour residential, 3 sessions (0 one-week, 3 multi-week blocks), from Jun 15 to Jul 21.

Sessions ⛓

Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.

  • Session 1 Jun 15 – 23, 2026 · 2 weeks
  • Session 2 Jun 29 – Jul 7, 2026 · 2 weeks
  • Session 3 Jul 13 – 21, 2026 · 2 weeks

↗ What parents like

  • Specifically for LGBTQ+ youth
  • Leadership-focused program
  • Financial aid is available

↘ Watch for

  • High cost per session
  • Deposit is non-refundable

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Brave Trails - Session 2 CA

What ages does Brave Trails - Session 2 CA accept?
Brave Trails - Session 2 CA 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 - Session 2 CA cost?
Brave Trails - Session 2 CA 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 - Session 2 CA's hours?
Brave Trails - Session 2 CA 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.
Is Brave Trails - Session 2 CA accredited?
Yes — Brave Trails - Session 2 CA is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 10 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
Who runs Brave Trails - Session 2 CA?
Brave Trails - Session 2 CA is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 10 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 - Session 2 CA provide lunch?
Yes — Brave Trails - Session 2 CA includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
Does Brave Trails - Session 2 CA offer transportation?
Brave Trails - Session 2 CA provides transportation. Coverage zones and bus stops vary; ask for the route map for the summer you're enrolling in. Some camps fold bus fees into tuition, others bill separately.
How does Brave Trails - Session 2 CA compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Los Angeles?
Brave Trails - Session 2 CA 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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