Summer 2026

Celebrating 11 years of joyful fun!

Brown Girls Climbing Camp Details

What to Expect

A gentle pause from the pace of everyday life to soak up childhood and enjoy discoveries through play and adventure. Our camps help you slow down, reconnect, and return to yourself—through guided experiences, restorative space, and time to simply be, play and explore.

❋ Safe Structure

We blend guided moments, open exploration, and space to reflect—so the experience feels both mindful and fun

❋ Collaborative Energy

Connection is a core part of the process. An open invitation to show up and be yourself

❋ Expert Facilitation

Led by experienced guides who know how to hold space, encourage participation, and keep things experientially engaging

❋ A Supportive Space

Our camps prioritize comfort, safety, and respect—so you can show up as you are and fully engage all effort of try

Connect body and mind as the summer deepens with opportunities of growth

Mini - Adventures Camp Schedule | 2026

Mini -Adventures

Mon 6/8
Redwoods

Splash!

Mini -Adventures

Tues 6/9
Angel Island

Trek!

Mini -Adventures

Wed 6/10
Stinson Beach

Send!

Mini -Adventures

Thu 6/11
N. Berkeley

Take!

Mini -Adventures

Fri 6/12
Alameda

Paddle!

Camp Expectations

Safe • Seen • Supported • Secure

The history of our camp offerings involves 30 years of learning to deconstruct sanctioned time for joyful fun. An experience in Brown Girls Climbing Camp

intentional space for

where girls can /will

Community

Collaboration•Compassion•Character

  • Dress for the activity. environment, and transition weather.

    Footwear- Closed toe shoes, athletic sneakers w/socks and/or appropriate hiking boots. No: Crocs, flops, slides, designer shoes.

    Clothing- Athletic clothing, breathable, layers. Seasonal preparation includes cap, jacket. No: Jeans, loose fitting clothing. Shorts/leggings should accompany dresses for physical safety.

    Clothes will get dirty (and/or lost). Tayloredfit Solutions is not responsible for either.

    *specialized shoes for activities are provided

  • Water Immersion requires time through transitions. Being prepared prior to water activities increases valuable experience in the activity.

    Water = Wet

    What to wear (to camp)-

    Swim suit/board shorts & rash guard. No: frills, extra fabric

    Bring-

    • Water shoes/crocs

    • Towel

    • Water bottle  w/ strap

    • Change of warm clothes

    *Wetsuits and water coverings are available and provided for open water activities.

  • The following essential support activities/adventure preparation:

    • Small daypack/backpack (double shoulder)

    • Lunch (Daily)

    • Healthy Snack

    • Full reusable water bottle

    • Small 1st Aid Kit (Band-Aids, alcohol prep-pads, Neosporin)

    • Handwipes

    • Small trash bag

    • Sunscreen (recommend Black Girl Sunscreen)

    • Non aerosol bug spray

    • Hat

    • Layering Jacket/hoodie

    • Rain slicker/poncho

    • Goggles

    • Swim towel

    • Yoga Mat / Lg. towel

    • Mooncylce needs + wipes and ziplock bag

    • Motion sickness care pouch: patches, ziplock bags w/ ¼ cup of clorox powder, disposable ice pack medication, large ziplock bags

    • Required medication

    • Booster seat (if required)

    Backcountry Camp - See Camp Supply List

Body comfort and clothing comfort, along with choice and autonomy are important learning and growth.  Clothes and items brought for self-soothing do need to be safe for all activities. 

  • For safety, long hair must be pulled back and secured from the front of the body and the face.

  • Hijabs /hair coverings will never be removed for activity.

  • Clothing/Items of religious/cultural requiring will never be removed for activity.

  • Remove dangling jewelry, rings, and loose clothes before camp.

Attendance

Outdoor adventure sports are inherently dangerous by nature. By creating community with peers, all participants feel safe and seen in trying new experiences collectively.

Valuable skills are learned and shared in day and educational information is experienced sequentially together as we build trust and cultivate community. To develop a safe collaborative environment and ease the flow of camp, each day attendance is expected.

Protecting Our Environment

TayloredFit Solutions is committed to the Role of climate and environmental justice advocates, and practice ethical principles to lower the impact. The following camp item restrictions allow for maximum use of nature spaces for all.

  • Aerosol bug spray or sunscreen. Tube or liquid form is fine.

  • Slime, putty, wax, or crayons.

  • Toys, stuffys

  • In respect of our footprint outdoors, do not bring radios, speakers, cellphones or electronic games/toys.

  • Do not wear any of the following: perfumes or heavy chemicals, incense.

  • Do not bring marijuana, drugs or alcohol.

  • Fire crackers, sparklers, lighters.

  • NEVER bring nuts or nut products/butters to camp.

    +Pets (Trained certified service animals accepted)

    +Limit 1-2 sensory/stimming regulators

Our Process


With trust and comfort participants will find their own groove to transition from home/car and to camp.  Space is provided for everyone to transition in their unique way. Parents/drivers are encouraged to come early to drop off to ease transition. Parents/guardians do not need to stay and are encouraged to drop off and enjoy reclaiming time as soon as exchange has happened. Do not leave child unattended. Please pick up on time by arriving 10 mins early camp.

A $25 charged invoice will be sent for pickups later than 10 mins past the end of camp and every hour after. Late payment pick up is due before the next camp day.

Transitions


We have a 15 passenger van named HARRIET! We often use the van for practice, events. However, we do pick up in smaller insured vehicles to minimize global carbon footprint, and potential break-ins.

Parents can make arrangements with the coach for drop off and pick up transportation if this is a need.

Drop-off/Pick-up Location: Jack London Square -98 Broadway • Oakland. The train tracks are busy during the day. Keep in mind trains may delay arrival/departures. There is plenty of parking in the area. Parking 10-15 mins in lot should not require payment. Parking in the garage will require payment. Parents are welcome to utilize the round to drop with mindfulness of pedestrians and entering traffic.

The van picks up on the eastside facing water in the morning and drops off on the westside facing downtown Oakland (next to Plank).

Drop-off 8:45a van arrives | 9:10a prompt van departs Pick up 3:50p van arrives | 4:10p late pick ($) begins

Transportation

Meeting Harriet

 

Van Safety

  • Wear seatbelts at all times

  • Keep personal items clear of the aisle Priority seating to 1. Motion sickness needs, 2. booster seats, and 3. sensory needs

  • Look for all belongings

  • Throw away trash

  • Sit on dry clothes/towels

  • No eating on van for trips under 2 hrs.

  • Water in closable water bottles only during van rides.

BGC: Backcountry Camp

Trinity Alps Mount Shasta

Mon | Jul 6 - Sun | Jul 12

2 days - Outdoor Immersion Academy | E. Bay 4 days - Backcountry Camping | (overnight)

overnight camping

  • Our adventures are limitless! Hiking and camping in the the backcountry is unique experience of breathtaking freedom and independence. Working together we’ll elevate and loop Big Gulch in the pristine Trinity Alps of Mount Shasta sharing space with nature, stars and earth.

    +Outdoor Immersion Academy

    +Backcountry Education

    +Experiential Learning

    +Life Skills

    +Peer Lead Exploration

    +Small Group Size

    +Collaborative Community

    +Supportive Environment

    +Guided by experienced women of color.

    +Gear Provided*

    • Backpack

    • Tent

    • Stove

    • Ground Pad (in needed)

    • Sleeping bag (if needed)

    • Ditty bag

    • Bearproof bags

    +Outfitter Discounts

    +Nutritious Meals (Wed - Sun)

    +Transportation (Wed - Sun)

    +Nature Art

    +Daily Meditation/Yoga

    +Annual Camp Chopped Challenge

    +Campfire Creations

    +Camp T-Shirt

  • There are many moving transitions to prepare for the adventure! 2 days of hands-on learning includes leadership development, learning outdoor living skills, backcountry safety, equipment/gear use, hiking preparation, menu planning/food prep, backpack fitting and packing.

    Outdoor Immersion Academy

    • Mon - Tues : 9a-4p

    Mon 7/6 - Roberts Regional Park

    Tues 7/7 - Sports Basement

    We depart from Alameda Wednesday morning for first night at base camp in Mount Shasta

    Backcountry Expedition

    • Wed - Sun (overnight)

    Wed 7/8 -

    8a Bagels & Juice (Coffee) - check-in / parent meeting 9a departure -Trinity Alps (camp)

    Thurs 7/9 -

    Camp strike - (hike)

    Fri 7/10 -

    Camp strike - (hike)

    Sat 7/11 - Rest Day swim / sleep / explore / play Annual Camp Chop Cookoff

    Sun 7/12 - Leave No Trace ———— Take Memories

    Morning camp strike Hike out/return (eta 6p)

    E. Bay & N. California

  • Preparation for the expedition takes place the first two days of camp. Monday, campers will be fitted with packs, take them home and bring back Tuesday filled with all items on the Pre-Prep List.

    Pre-Prep List

    Everything about backpacking is about LIGHT WEIGHT! Less is more! We will distribute important camp gear equally within the group. Each participant is responsible for carrying their personal items, water, personal food + distributed items.

    Participants are responsible for the following items:

    Personal clothing-

    Light weight, quick drying

    • 2 cargo pants w/zip bottoms

    • 2 long sleeve shirts

    • 2 tank tops

    • 2 short sleeve shirts

    • 1 hat w/ brim

    • Rainslicker

    • Underwear/sports bra

    • 4 pair knee high fitting socks

    • Hiking shoes/boots (must be quality, fitting and broken in prior to camp)

    • Water shoes / aqua socks

    • Mooncycle products

    • Rxs

    • Bio degradable toiletries

    • Bug spray sunscreen and after care.(sm. sz. and leakproof)

    Camp Gear -

    • Sleeping bag*

    • Ground pad*

    • Headlight* + batteries

    • Mess kit: plate, bowl, cup (lightweight)

    • 6 Qt size ziplocks

    • 8 Gal size ziplocks

    *Brown Girls Climbing has these items in our gear library if needed.

Ages 10+

Program Policies

  • We believe in keeping things simple, smart, and human. TayloredFit Solutions policies bounds our communities in safety and reflect the values of our vision.

  • TayloredFit Solutions protects the rights of all participants in our program and will not tolerate intrusions from the Immigration Customs Enforcement in our programs.

    All participants have the right to remain silent and are not required to discuss immigration status of themselves or family members. In the event of ICE encounter, all programs will move to the nearest indoor building and exercises all rights.

    We will not entertain law enforcement or ICE w/o a signed legal warrant.

    No child or participant will be removed from our program without prior notification to a parent/legal guardian.

  • We actively practice non-violent communication, behavior and action in our programs. TayloredFit Solutions practices restorative justice processing techniques for issues that may arise from boundary breaking interactions of any kind.

    We communicate with all parents and participants openly assure reflection and restoration continues until the next meeting. If an issue cannot be resolved, TayloredFit Solutions, LLC reserves the right to create an alternative solution for any party involved in physical/violent or bully behavior. This may include termination from the summer camp(s) w/o refund.

    Emotional, mental, and physical abuse will not be tolerated. Horseplay, hitting, pushing, shoving, choking and tripping, teasing, bullying will not be tolerated.

    Our community is sensitive to emotional, cultural, racial, social, financial, religious, political, sexual and gender identity, ableism, neurodiversity, educational, body, bully and shaming behavior. Bullying and shaming will not be tolerated, and we encourage children to tell, making it clear that we take action when we know.

    Our communities include: LGBTQAI, Transgender inclusive, Neurodiverse, Disability Acceptance, Black, Afro-Indigenous, First Nations People, Latina, Pacific Islanders, Asians, Jews of Color, Muslims, Christians, Palestinians, Iranians, Atheist, Socialists, Blended Families, Adopted and Children Living in Group Homes, Undocumented and Unhoused communities. The Global Majority.

    We practice inclusion and diversity in purpose, mission, vision, language, action and teaching. TayloredFit Solutions unapologetically elevates full inclusion through the representation of Black excellence and joy. We actively teach tolerance and acceptance through dismantling and deconstructing the systems that able white supremacy adventure spaces.

  • TayloredFit Solutions staff is current and certified in Wilderness 1st Aid, CPR.

    A wilderness first aid kit is always at practice/activities and events.

    All participants are required to have a complete registration form with health, medical insurance information, emergency contacts on file.

    In the event of an incident not involving emergency medical services, parents will receive a complete verbal and written report.

    In case of emergency, parents will be contacted directly.

    In the case of medical emergencies, the highest care will be offered for the injury presented. This is not limited to physical such as breaks, sprains, ruptures or tears; or environmental injuries such climate, or food allergens.

    Personal phones are off during summer camp. Climbers can turn on phones the last 5 mins of camp for text alerts from parents.

    In the event of a family emergency, during practice immediately text Coach Taylor.

  • A mask is required at and during camp if participant is not feeling well or recovering from an illness.

    Participants showing any cough, fever or cold like symptoms are asked to stay home.

    INFORM STAFF IMMEDIATELY IF PARTICIPANT HAS BEEN EXPOSED TO COVID-19, FLU or RSV. IF YOU OR YOUR CHILDREN ARE SHOWING ANY SIGNS OF ILLNESS, DO NOT ATTEND CAMP.

    Participants in direct contact w/ someone with Covid are asked to take a Covid test prior to attending camp. They may attend camp if not Covid symptomatic.

    Regarding Flu, RSV and upper respiratory infections, participant may return to camp when pulse oxygen is consistently above 90%

    Camp days will not be made up unless the camp has been canceled by director.

  • TayloredFit Solutions, LLC makes adjustments to Covid protocols that are in alignment with state and local policies, as well as private business/spaces.  We operate and intersect under childcare, schools and private business mandates and policies.

    TayloredFit Solutions Programs operate in nature, using venues/outfitters to outsource activities/events. We follow particular guidelines for each entity and adapt them to specific adventures when needed.

    To minimize the impact of COVID-19 in our communities, TayloredFit Solutions intentionally host small group size camps.

    TFS requires all participants to take a rapid/PCR Covid tests for all overnight and camping activities.

    TayloredFit Solutions, LLC reserves the right to alter class needs to protect our community during peak teams of communicable health contagions.  Parents will be notified immediately for any changes.

    Transparently, TayloredFit Solutions staff are vaccinated.

  • TayloredFit Solutions, LLC is committed to keeping all participants healthy during uncertain times of human, viral and environmental challenges.

    Activities resume with air quality in the designated location of 85 US AQI/12 ug/m3 or lower. (Yellow/moderate or better).

    A gauge of the air quality is taken daily during compromising times and a notification is sent to parents 1 day prior to camp location adjustment.

  • Respect of personal space, body autonomy and safety is our highest priority. We follow a strict bathroom guideline for use in public spaces/while travelling to keep careful supervision of children and maintain safety.

    Nature Wee - We do doo in nature with fellow species when bathrooms are not available however, we Leave No Trace. Campers learn body + ethical nature care on the first day of camp and are encouraged to advocate for their needs without judgement.

    Public Bathroom Protocol:

    1) Single stall/single bathroom - Staff wait outside of bathroom.

    2) Multiple stalls/open space - Staff and 2+ participants inside bathroom.

    3) All Gender/open space - Staff and 2+ participants inside bathroom.

    4) Opposite gender of staff - Security sweep assistance.

    Notes:

    Public pool has an open changing area with stalls and Family/GN single stall bathrooms.

    Anyone requiring assistances with changing should contact director prior to the first camp day.

  • We’re on social media! We are on Instagram sharing journeys, celebrations and navigation as pioneers in the industry. We promote bodily autonomy and consent.

    Coach Emily/BGC is currently being filmed for a documentary, Coach Emily Film (WT) by Pallavi Somusetty. IG: @coachemilyfilm. If you do not wish for your child to be photographed or in a documentary, communicate wishes in an email to: p@chandifilms.com

    We request consent to share photos giving parents and participants the options and choice for social media platforms.  For questions and concerns, send an email!  

    Social Media Instagram: @browngirlsclimbing1, @tayloredfitsolutions, @coachemilyfilm @blackclimberscollective

    Sponsors: @organicclimbing, @evolv_worldwide, @gopro, @athleta, @eddiebauer @sportsbasement @outdoorprolink

    MEDIA:

    Film: Pallavi Somusetty (she/her) @chandifilms @coachemilyfilm

    Photographers: Michael Estrada (he/they) BEEN Media @noyekim

    Tanya Malott (she/her) Tanya Malott Photography

    Projects: ExperientialLife Institute, BLACKWXN ADVENTURE RETREATS.

    Grants: Liberated Paths, Outdoor Education Institute

  • COACH IS UNFORTUNATELY HIGHLY AIRBORNE ANAPHYLACTIC DEATHLY ALLERGICTO ALL NUTS.

    PLEASE DO NOT BRING 🥜 NUTS OR PEANUT-BUTTER TO CAMP EVER.

Waiver Liability Agreement

Camp Fees & Payment

Thank you for investing in this experience! The financial value in this program is appreciated. Team fees covers instruction, activity cost, gear/equipment, team shirt, supplies, facility rentals, operating cost (insurance, maintenance, storage).

Full payment is required for every session registered. All participants are required to pay the minimum non-refundable registration fee to complete the application process. An invoice with remaining balance and due date will accompany the Welcome Packet upon complete registration.

We do ask for an investment, we do not turn away for a lack of funds. Weekly/monthly payments, sliding scale arrangements and Financial Scholarship Support opportunities are available for the deposit and fees. Parents/guardians must apply for support for every session of enrolled commitment. An Financial Award Agreement will accompany Welcome Packet.

Financial Support Request
  • Camp fee: $695 (1 week)

    $150 NR dep due at registration. Remaining $545.00 invoiced. All remaining balance due on or before May 15, 2026.

  • Camp fee: $725 (7 days)

    4 overnight days

    meals, gear included

    $150 NR dep due at registration. Remaining $575.00 invoiced. All remaining balance due on or before May 15, 2026.

Accepting Payments

Making payments is never easier with plenty of options online options Klarna, Zelle, Paypal and new reoccurring invoicing. A late fee is applied for any fees not received within 5 days of agreed payment date(s).

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Brown Girls Climbing Camps invites new and experienced adventurers to enjoy summer days together. Our program is supportive and welcoming to try new at a comfort and pace that is gentle. Our methodology is Each One, Teach One centering learning, leadership and fun. With support and peer leadership finding sovereign joy of exploration is effortless!

    PDFs and swim aides are available for swimmers needing support and confidence. Required for kayaking and SUP.

  • Yes! All equipment and gear is included including:

    UIAA certified helmets, harness, hardware, ropes.

    Rock climbing shoes are available in every side with socks.

    Water Equipment/ Gear:

    • Wetsuits/rashes

    • Personal Flotation Devices (PDF)

    • Kayaks/Stand up Paddleboards

    • Paddles

    • Dry bags

    • Boogie boards

    +Art supplies and take-home craft creations.

  • Yes! Parents are welcome to drop off/pick up child at locations. Check the times of pick up/drop off as they will be different from van carpool. Stay with your child until the camp van has arrived and acknowledge transfer care of your child.

  • No. Staff need time to prepare for each day and restore from busyness Camp staff work from 7:45a- 5:00p with camp operations 8:45a-4:15p.