A week long summer camp for youth with anxiety and/or obsessive-compulsive disorder
About
Brave Minds Camp is a specialized summer program for youth living with significant anxiety or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Our camp provides a supportive, fun, and clinically informed environment where campers learn skills to build confidence.
Created in partnership with OCD Pennsylvania and Jack Mental Health Advocacy, our camp is designed to increase access to effective anxiety and OCD treatment for families throughout Pennsylvania. Brave Minds brings together licensed mental health professionals, trained volunteers, and a caring community to help campers face fears, practice bravery, and feel understood.
Mission
Our mission is to empower youth with anxiety and OCD by providing accessible, evidence-based treatment in a camp setting that fosters connection, resilience, and hope. We aim to reduce stigma, increase early intervention, and support families through education and community.
At Brave Minds, we believe every child deserves access to high-quality care — regardless of financial background. Through need-based scholarships, partnerships with nonprofit organizations, and a commitment to inclusivity, we work to make treatment available to families who need it most.
Values
Compassion
We meet every camper with empathy, patience, and genuine understanding of their unique experience with anxiety and OCD.
Bravery
We encourage small, meaningful steps of courage through guided Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP).
Community
We foster a supportive environment where campers connect with peers who share similar challenges.
Accessibility
We strive to reduce barriers to care by offering need-based scholarships and partnering with non-profit organizations dedicated to anxiety and OCD treatment.