CALLING ALL CHANGE MAKERS & CREATIVES!

Do you have a unique skill, passion, or wisdom you'd love to share with our incredible LGBTQ+ youth? We’re looking for activists, educators, trailblazing leaders, organizations, and creative visionaries like you to lead empowering 90-minute leadership workshops at Camp Brave Trails this summer!

Whether you're a seasoned professional or someone with a fresh perspective, this is your chance to inspire, educate, and support the next generation of LGBTQ+ leaders. Let’s work together to create an unforgettable summer of growth, community, and transformation!

Ready to make an impact? Submit your workshop proposal today and help us shape the future of LGBTQ+ leadership!

 
SUBMIT YOUR PROPOSAL
 
 

WORKSHOP INFORMATION

    • The presenter must be over the age of 21 (or graduate from the UJL program)

    • Understand this is a 100% volunteer commitment and you will not be compensated.

    • Must be able to transport yourself to and from camp.

    • The curriculum must be appropriate for ages 12-17. Content should be youth-appropriate, engaging, and interactive. No lecture-style presentations, please.

    • All presenters must be vaccinated against COVID-19, unless a medical exemption note can be provided by your physician.

    • Agree and abide by all Camp Brave Trails policies and the Workshop Presenter Contracts.

  • Workshops are 90-minute long, engaging presentations that are designed to impart wisdom, knowledge, or leadership skills to our LGBTQ+ campers. You will have an audience of about 10-20 LGBTQ+ youth between the ages of 12-17 and a few staff members for supervision support.

    We ask that you design your workshop to be interactive and hands-on. This is camp, not school. Skip the lecture-style presentation and opt for more activities, discussions, and opportunities for the campers to learn and express themselves.. Workshops should also be within our mission of leadership skill development, community building, activism, or self-awareness. Workshops should be relevant to LGBTQ+ youth lives and needs. 

    Examples of Past Topics:

    • LGBTQ HISTORY

    • IDENTITY EXPLORATION

    • KNOWING YOUR RIGHTS AS AN LGBTQ+ TEEN ( BY THE ACLU)

    • ENVIRONMENTALISM & SUSTAINABILITY

    • COMING OUT SUPPORT

    • BODY IMAGE

    • SELF LOVE & SELF WORTH

    • PUBLIC SPEAKING

    • STARTING A LGBTQ SCHOOL CLUB

    • INTERSECTIONALITY (RACE, GENDER, AND MORE!)

    • MINDFULNESS

    • LGBTQ COLLEGE SUPPORT

    • LANDING YOUR FIRST JOB OUT AND PROUD

    • AND SO MANY MORE!

  • If your proposal is selected, you will receive the date and time for your presentation and the opportunity to make an impact on the lives of our incredible LGBTQ+ teens!

    We will ask you to be at camp about an hour early so you can orient yourself to the space and set up any tech or supplies you may have. We have limited access to wifi at camp, but it can be available upon request. Campers DO NOT have access to their phones or electronics at camp.

    You will have an audience of about 10-20 LGBTQ+ teens and some staff members for supervision support. You will present your work shot in one of our indoor or outdoor classrooms.

    Keep in mind that the camp is a rustic, mountain, high elevation environment.

    We will NOT be able to house you at camp for any amount of time.

  • SESSION 1 (CALIFORNIA): JUNE 15 - 23, 2026

    SESSION 2 (CALIFORNIA): JUNE 29 - JULY 7, 2026

    SESSION 3 (CALIFORNIA): JULY 13 - 21, 2026

    SOUTHEAST (GEORGIA): JULY 23 - 31, 2026

    EAST COAST (NEW YORK): AUGUST 8 - 16, 2026

  • For safety, only registered campers, staff, and workshop presenters will receive the exact camp address.

    • California camp is located outside of Riverside County.

    • Our New York camp is located in Southwest New York State.

    • Our Georgia camp is located in the greater Atlanta area of Georgia

  • Please submit your workshop by April 30th, 2026.

  • For questions, please contact taylor@bravetrails.org or call 323-300-4401