Building Bridges Camp
Building Bridges Camp, formerly known as Brotherhood Sisterhood Camp, has been in existence since 1965. It is a transformative leadership experience for high school youth who are committed to making the world a better place.
What: Building Bridges Camp is a unique three-day, overnight experience that helps empower students to make more inclusive and just communities. Building Bridges Camp promotes mutual respect, valuing differences, and working for justice. Through interactive activities and dialogue sessions, students deepen their understanding of people's differences and explore their personal responsibility in creating more inclusive schools and communities. For the 2026–2027 school year, Building Bridges Camp will offer Racial Justice Camp in March.
When: Friday, March 12, 2027 - Sunday, March 14, 2027
Where: Pilgrim Pines Camp in Yucaipa, CA. Transportation is provided to and from the camp location!
Cost: The total cost per student is $250, which includes sleeping accommodations, meals, and transportation to and from the campsite. Scholarships are available upon request.
How: Students attending a school without a designated camp recruiter may apply using the online application. Please see below for a list of schools with designated school recruiters.
Questions: Please contact Serena Padilla, Director of Building Bridges for Youth programs at spadilla@ConfluenceRising.org.
The application for Building Bridges: Racial Justice Camp 2027 is not live yet! The application will open in late November.
Building Bridges Camp Dates: Friday, March 12, 2027 - Sunday, March 14, 2027 at Pilgrim Pines Camp in Yucaipa.
Camper Application Due Date: Friday, February 19, 2027 by 5:00 PM
Applications for Building Bridges Camp will be available online when the application opens—check back here for the application link!
Your school may have a designated recruiter who can answer questions about the camp experience and application process. Please see the list of school recruiters below.
If you apply for camp, please notify your school recruiter so they are aware of all students from their school who are attending.
If your school does not have a designated recruiter, you are welcome to apply online when the application opens.
2026 - 2027 School Recruiters:
Augustus Hawkins High School | Cynthia Castillo
Avalon High School (LBUSD) | Suyapa Villalvir & Melinda Clare
Browning High School (LBUSD) | Mariah Jaramillo, Jamar Hamilton, & Tomika Romant
Cabrillo High School (LBUSD) | George Walton & Jacob Gonzalez
CAMS (LBUSD) | Linda Ramos
Downey High School | Mr. Zegarra & Tom Houtz
Esperanza Marquez High B Libra Academy | Thania Rodarte
Jordan High School (LBUSD) | Jules Gomez
Lakewood High School (LBUSD) | Danita Whitaker
Long Beach Polytechnic High School (LBUSD) | Rob Shock & Jesse Quinteros
McBride High School | Nancy Freihaut & Dr. Cole-Jackson
Mendez High School | Emily Grijalva
Millikan High School | Kyle Heinrich & Megan Berger
Options for Youth (High Desert – Palmdale & Lancaster) | Carla Rocha & Bernadette Grant
Poly Academy of Achievers and Leaders (PAAL Academy) | Marcie White & Mr. Williams
Redondo High School | Kitaro Takesue
Renaissance High School for the Arts (LBUSD) | Ryan Noble
Santa Monica High School | Jesse Barron
Sato Academy of Math & Science | Katie Lusk
STEM Academy of Hollywood | Regine Rosas
Woodrow Wilson High School (LBUSD) | Marianne Drummond & Ted Hollister
Video production: Taizin Barnhardt, CCEJ Alumni, and current Youth Mentor for Building Bridges for Youth Programs.
“What is one word to describe Building Bridges Camp?”
We asked Building Bridges youth leaders, mentors, and staff to describe Building Bridges in one word. Hear their words.
Video production: Taizin Barnhardt, CCEJ Alumni, and current Youth Mentor for Building Bridges for Youth Programs.
“What do you love about Building Bridges Camp?”
We asked Building Bridges youth leaders, mentors, and staff what they love about Building Bridges Camp. Listen to their stories.
