Basic Sign-Up Form for Ascend Volunteering and Upcoming Trips

Name*

First NameLast Name

Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Email*

example@example.com

Phone*

area codephone number

Age*

Birthdate*

School*

Parent Name*

Parent Name

Day Hikes: These trips are filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. You're welcome to sign up for more than one, but please list your preference in the text box. If N/A - Leave Blank

Ages 6-9 Day Hike - June 23Ages 9-11 Day Hike - June 25Other

Multi-Day Backpacking Trips: Select all that you are interested in. If space is limited, please list your preference in text box. If N/A leave blank

Ages 10-13 Backpacking Trip - July 14-18Ages 9-11 Backpacking Trip - July 22-24Ages 12-14 Backpacking Trip - July 28-Aug 1Other

Share your previous day hike or backpacking experience. If you have day-hiked or backpacked before, how far did you hike (miles/hours)? If applicable, how many nights? *

Description of relevant experiences (sports, hobbies, hiking, etc.) that has prepared you for the physical and mental challenges of a wilderness trip:*

Backpacking is a physically demanding task. Are you willing and able to participate in the physical and mental challenge?*

YesNo

Please share any concerns that you might have about the physical and mental challenges of a wilderness trip*

Is there anything else you'd like to share about the applicant? For example, "My child is on the mature side of 11" or "My child is nervous about outdoor activities".

Please provide two references who would recommend the youth for participation in a backpack trip.

The adult should not be related to the youth. An appropriate reference would be a teacher, coach, troop leader, youth group leader, etc.

Reference #1 (Name, Contact Information, & Relationship to Youth)**

Reference #2 (Name, Contact Information, & Relationship to Youth) *

This form places you (your child) on our youth program waitlist.

Due to funding uncertainties, we are unclear if youth trips (ages 6-14) will happen during the Summer 2025 season. This was a difficult decision but we are remaining hopeful.

If grant funding is secured, we will reach out to applicants on this waitlist to confirm their participation and send a full application to be completed.

We know families need to plan their summers so we will send courtesy emails one way or another as soon as we have any updates. But just in case, no news is no news.

If you have any questions at any time, please feel free to email us at information.ascend@gmail.com or visit our website at ascendwilderness.org for more details.

By clicking 'Submit', I provide my consent via an electronic signature to receive alerts and messages from Ascend Wilderness Experience. Your information will be kept private. Ascend will contact you with more information on volunteering and upcoming trips. Stay tuned and thanks for being AWEsome!