About
Brave Minds OCD Camp is a specialized summer program for youth living with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Our camp provides a supportive, fun, and clinically informed environment where campers learn skills, build confidence, and participate in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) — the gold-standard treatment for OCD.
Created in partnership with OCD Pennsylvania and Jack Mental Health Advocacy, our camp is designed to increase access to effective 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 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 OCD 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 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 OCD treatment.