Meet Our Core 22!

It feels incredible going into our 8th summer of programming being in the position of paying for a core staff to join us all summer long. Meet our core 22, a team who is about to embark on a mission of a lifetime, connecting 350 youth to this people, place, and passion this summer in California! We are blown away by the talent this team exudes and know our youth are in for a true treat this summer.

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5 WAYS TO ENSURE YOU FIND AN LGBTQ+ INCLUSIVE THERAPIST

Finding a therapist is a whole journey and can take time to find the right fit, especially when you are seeking therapy that is LGBTQ+ inclusive. Any therapist can indicate that they are LGBTQ+ affirmative on sites like Psychology Today, so these types of questions can be important information for you as a client to ask when having a consultation with a new therapist. Even when seeking services from known LGBTQ+ community clinics, these considerations can help you determine if a therapist is the right fit for you.

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10 Black LGBTQ+ Trailblazers Who Paved The Way

In honor of Black History Month, it’s important to educate ourselves on the Black LGBTQ+ folks who paved the way. Here is a list of 10 Black influencers who made a prominent impact on the LGBTQ+ community during a time that living as an openly queer or trans person of color was not an easy task. We must remember their legacy as we continue anti-racist work for a braver and bolder tomorrow.

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Brands Supporting Brave Trails This #Pride

During the month of June, many companies launch pride collections, but not all brands prioritize giving back and making an impact to the LGBTQ+ community. We are overjoyed with the support we are receiving this pride season and beyond from brands small to large!

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Jake Young
Meet Our 2021 Unicorn Justice League

The Unicorn Justice League (UJL) program was created to train exceptional campers to be future Brave Trails staff members and leaders in their communities. Come meet the awesome young adults joining our 2021 Unicorn Justice League!

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Jake Young
10 Black LGBTQ+ Trailblazers Who Paved The Way

In honor of Black History Month, it’s important to educate ourselves on the Black LGBTQ+ folks who paved the way. Here is a list of 10 Black influencers who made a prominent impact on the LGBTQ+ community during a time that living as an openly queer or trans person was not an easy task. We must remember their legacy as we continue anti-racist work for a braver and bolder tomorrow.

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10 Best Summer Camps For LGBTQ Youth

Looking for the right LGBTQ summer camp for your kid? We’re here to help! We at Camp Brave Trails believe that every LGBTQ young person deserves the opportunity to have a safe, welcoming, and affirming summer camp experience.

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Ways for LGBTQ Teens to Celebrate Pride Month!

Pride Month is an annual celebration held during the entire month of June to commemorate the 1969 Stonewall Riots in Greenwich Village, New York. This year, our community honors and celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising. It’s a very special year for Brave Trails, as well, as we celebrate our 5th summer of empowering LGBTQ youth through our leadership summer camp!

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