Brave Trails
Andrew Borden is a mental health therapist currently working at ajb therapy and Brave Trails since October 2022, with prior experience as a Mental Health Clinician II at the Los Angeles LGBT Center. Andrew also held roles as a Mental Health Trainee and as a Content Operations Director at Wolfe Video. Previous positions include managerial and committee roles in film acquisitions and screenwriting for various organizations, including 1091 and Outfest. Andrew holds a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University-Los Angeles, along with a Bachelor's degree in Film & Digital Media from the University of California, Berkeley, and an Associate's degree in Humanities and Social and Behavioral Sciences from Pasadena City College.
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Brave Trails
Mission Transforming LGBTQ youth and families into leaders through summer camp and innovative programming. What we do Brave Trails is more than just your average summer camp. While we have a lot of elements of a typical camp, our main focus is helping our campers grow in to the brave leaders they are destined to be. Our program focuses on four key elements: Leadership, Community Building, Self Realization, and Service. We use workshops, adventure and artistic programming, service projects, peer connections, and positive role models to create a safe space where youth can thrive. With the skills learned at camp, our campers will be primed to thrive in their schools, workplace, and personal life. In addition, our campers will have the knowledge and confidence to be more impactful leaders and implement innovative social change in their communities. Why We Do It Brave Trails was formed to respond to the needs of the large and growing population of LGBTQ youth in the greater Los Angeles area. There is not a summer camp anywhere in our target area, which specifically serves LGBTQ youth. We believe camp provides a unique outlet to build leadership and community while exploring the outdoors and just having some good old fun! Given the current climate of inequality in our world, there is a need to empower the next generation of LGBTQ leaders and give them the tools to continue in the quest for justice and civil rights, for all.