2026 Fall Changemakers Gathering Registration

2026 Fall Changemakers Gathering Registration

August 28-30 2026 at Pine Tree Camp in Rome, Maine
About The Gathering:

Over the past 10 years, the Changemakers Gathering has brought together hundreds of young people (age 15-30) and adult allies (age 30 and up) in Maine to organize for our environment across generations.

At this 3-day, 2 night retreat, emerging youth leaders and experienced adult mentors connect to create intergenerational mentorship.

We believe youth and adults have so much to learn from each other. The Changemakers Network prioritizes shifting power — people of all ages have a role to play in building more sustainable and just schools, campuses, and communities in Maine!

You'll leave this weekend with relationships and resources to take environmental action in your own community, and hopefully feel rejuvenated and inspired. You will also be invited to attend the Spring Changemakers Gathering and other opportunities throughout the year.

What's Included:

• youth-led workshops about taking action for environmental and social justice
• creative space for arts and crafts
• self-care station and quiet space
• nature trails and lake swimming (lifeguards present)
• cabin lodging (wheelchair-accessible cabins available)
• meals included Friday - Sunday

About the Location:

Pine Tree Camp is a summer camp for children and adults with developmental and physical disabilities that creates barrier-free access to the outdoors. The 285-acre campus in the heart of the Belgrade Lakes Region is fully accessible and is an American Camp Association-accredited camp for people with disabilities. You can learn more about Pine Tree Camp here: https://pinetreesociety.org/camp-home/. MEEA will be working closely with the team at Pine Tree Camp to prioritize gathering attendees’ accessibility needs. Please reach out to us at changemakers@meeassociation.org if you have any questions about the venue or to share more about your accessibility needs.

Registration Fees and understanding which tier to select:

$0 — Youth age 15-30 attend for free
$50 — You are an individual not affiliated with an organization and have less financial resources
$100 — You are an individual with some financial resources who is not affiliated with an organization
$150 — You are an individual with more financial resources who is not affiliated with an organization
$200 — You are an individual who is well resourced and/or are participating via an organization

If you are a young person that is well resourced and you want to continue to make this event free for other youth, please consider donating.

To Register:

Please note that you are not considered "registered" until you click the submit button, and we are not accepting walk-in attendees.

Participants under the age of 18 must complete this form with a parent or legal guardian, as there are signatures from them required.

Have questions or need support? Email changemakers@meeassociation.org

The Changemakers Network is a program of the Maine Environmental Education Association. www.meeassociation.org

About You
Full Participant Legal Name

First NameLast Name
Preferred Name (if different)

First NameLast Name
Pronouns (if you're comfortable)
Your Email
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Confirm Your Email
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What is your role at the Gathering?

Are you coming/staying for more than your presentation slot?

School/Organization Affiliation (if applicable)
Your Phone Number (if you do not have a phone, please type all zeros)
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Confirm Your Phone Number
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Participant Mailing Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Are you above the age of 18? (reminder: participants under the age of 18 must complete this form with a parent/legal guardian)

Parent/Legal Guardian Information
Full Parent/Legal Guardian Name

First NameLast Name
Parent/Legal Guardian Email
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Parent/Legal Guardian Phone Number
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Confirm Parent/Legal Guardian Phone Number
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Is this parent/legal guardian a good emergency contact for this event?

Emergency Contact Information

Your emergency contact should be someone who will be available to answer calls/communications throughout the event in case of emergency.
Full Emergency Contact Name

First NameLast Name
Relationship to You
Emergency Contact Phone Number
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Confirm Emergency Contact Phone Number
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Emergency Contact Email
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Transportation

There is mileage reimbursement and ride support available for participants. We will do our best to support folks who need rides to the Gathering. We facilitate this through participants who are able to give other participants rides. If you need a ride and we are not able to find one for you, we will contact you as soon as possible.
Will your parent/legal guardian be bringing you to the gathering?
Can you give other participants rides?
Where are you coming to the Gathering from?
Where are you going after the gathering?
Do you need mileage reimbursement?
Would you prefer venmo or check?
Venmo Username

Transportation

There is mileage reimbursement and ride support available for participants. We will do our best to support folks who need rides to the Gathering. We facilitate this through participants who are able to give other participants rides. If you need a ride and we are not able to find one for you, we will contact you as soon as possible.
Do you need a ride?
Can you give other participants rides?
Where are you coming to the Gathering from?
Where are you going after the gathering?
Do you need mileage reimbursement?
Would you prefer venmo or check?
Venmo Username

Medical Information

You are not required to provide your protected health information to attend the event. This section is an invitation to share anything that you would like to share to help us support you throughout the event.
For safety and liability reasons, minors with perscription medications that are not life saving (epi pen, inhalers, etc), will be asked to give the medications to our medical person on sight who will keep them in a lockbox. Medications and needs for administration will be collected at the check in table.
I, the parent/legal guardian of this participant, understand and agree to the above statement
We have over-the-counter medications available to participants through the duration of the gathering.

These often include but are not limited to:
- Tylenol/Acitamitophen
- Advil/Ibuprofen
- Benadryl
- Peptobismol
- Tums
- Sunscreen
- Bug spray
Please list medications you would NOT like us to provide to your participant (example: if "tylenol" is all that is listed, we would offer them ibuprofen if they asked for it. "None" is also a complete answer)
Please list any non-dietary allergies or other medical information you think we should know to best support you. (Please note your health information is legally protected, please only share if/what you would like.)

Medical Information

You are not required to provide your protected health information to attend the event. This section is an invitation to share anything that you would like to share to help us support you throughout the event.
Please list any non-dietary allergies or other medical information you think we should know to best support you. (Please note your health information is legally protected, please only share if/what you would like.)

Lodging Options

Once room assignments are made, we may not have the capacity to change them. Please be sure to read each option carefully and select the one that best meets your needs. Please note: all lodging options are not private rooms except for if you choose to tent. For safety reasons, minors are not able to tent.
Please select which lodging option is most comfortable for you

Lodging Options

Once room assignments are made, we may not have the capacity to change them. Please be sure to read each option carefully and select the one that best meets your needs. Please note: all lodging options are not private rooms except for if you choose to tent. For safety and liability reasons, minors will be lodging in gendered cabins. Two adult supervisors will be assigned to each cabin and will sleep in a curtained off side room separate from the minors. We understand that gendered lodging arrangements may not be the most comfortable option for some participants. Please select the next most comfortable for you if that is the case.
Please select which housing option is most comfortable for you

Dietary Needs/Restrictions

This helps us make sure there is enough food for each person. We will try to accommodate all needs within the menu. If we are unable to do this, we will contact you with options on how to meet your needs.
Please list any dietary restrictions you have

Accessibility

Please note we will do our best to accommodate your needs and we will reach out if we cannot provide something requested here.
Please list any accessibility needs you have to be able to feel supported at the Gathering.

Letter of Absence

We are able to provide letters proving your attendance at the gathering for work or school. Letters are sent/handed to participants at the conclusion of the event.
Do you need a letter of absence for school or work?
Do you need a printed copy of this at the end of the event or do you need it to be emailed to someone?
Please provide the email you need your letter of absence sent to
example@example.com

Parent/Legal Guardian Acknowledgement

Please read the form below and provide a parent/legal guardian's signature.
By signing below, I acknowledge that I have looked through the registration form with my participant, understand what the gathering is, and know that my child will be in attendance.

Photo + Liability Waiver

Please complete the waiver whether you are okay with pictures or not. At the Gathering, if you have indicated that you are not comfortable with your picture being taken or posted, there will be special indicators on your name tag to help our photographers avoid taking your picture. If your picture is taken by accident, any photos containing you will be deleted and will not be shared with MEEA staff or posted to our website or social media. If you are above the age of 18 you do not need to provide a parent/legal guardian's signature.
Photo Inclusion/Exclusion

I understand that the Maine Environmental Education Association (MEEA) occasionally photograph/video programs and events, including their participants. I understand that these photographs and/or videos may be used for brochures, online media, presentations, and for other public relations purposes. Names are not used by MEEA without further permission.
Please select the applicable answer
Liability

I understand that participating in MEEA programs and events may involve a variety of activities, and that it is my responsibility to know my limits and participate as I am able. In consideration for allowing me to participate with MEEA I hereby waive any liability that the host, sponsors, or volunteers may have to me arising out of my participation in this activity. All participants must complete and individually sign and date this disclaimer of liability. Parent/legal guardians must sign the disclaimer if a participant is under 18 years of age, and make all representations and waivers of liability on behalf of their minor children.
By signing below I acknowledge that I am the participant named at the top of this form and agree to the above statement and my answer to the photo inclusion/exclusion part of this form.
By signing below I acknowledge that I am the parent/legal guardian of this participant and agree to the above statement and the selected answer to the photo inclusion/exclusion part of this form.

Photo + Liability Waiver

Please complete the waiver whether you are okay with pictures or not. At the Gathering, if you have indicated that you are not comfortable with your picture being taken or posted, there will be special indicators on your name tag to help our photographers avoid taking your picture. If your picture is taken by accident, any photos containing you will be deleted and will not be shared with MEEA staff or posted to our website or social media. If you are above the age of 18 you do not need to provide a parent/legal guardian's signature.
Photo Inclusion/Exclusion

I understand that the Maine Environmental Education Association (MEEA) occasionally photograph/video programs and events, including their participants. I understand that these photographs and/or videos may be used for brochures, online media, presentations, and for other public relations purposes. Names are not used by MEEA without further permission.
Please select the applicable answer
Liability

I understand that participating in MEEA programs and events may involve a variety of activities, and that it is my responsibility to know my limits and participate as I am able. In consideration for allowing me to participate with MEEA I hereby waive any liability that the host, sponsors, or volunteers may have to me arising out of my participation in this activity. All participants must complete and individually sign and date this disclaimer of liability. Parent/legal guardians must sign the disclaimer if a participant is under 18 years of age, and make all representations and waivers of liability on behalf of their minor children.
By signing below I acknowledge that I am the participant named at the top of this form and agree to the above statement and my answer to the photo inclusion/exclusion part of this form.

Wall of Participants

The "Wall of Participants" is an area on one of the walls in the main dining hall where folks can leave notes or contact information for people they have connected with at the gathering! The photos/messages on the wall will not be shared with anyone who was not part of the gathering.
Would you like to have your photo (or a photo that you feel represents you), name, and pronouns on our wall of participants?
Please upload the photo you would like to have on the wall of participants

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Resource Share Fair

The resource share fair is a space in which folks can: sell wares, table for their organization, or bring other offerings to the gathering! This can be anything from hosting a mini book club to offering to look at college applications.
Would you like to participate in the resource share fair?
What would you like to provide there?
Do you need a table for this? (all resource share fair participants will have a dedicated area even if they do not need a table and are expected to provide any supplies needed.)

Payment Information

We never want payment to be a barrier for folks. Please reference the tiers for payment below and select the option that best meets your needs for being able to participate.
Please select from the options below. You can select the tier by clicking on the checkbox next to the option you would like to select.
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Tier 1
Youth age 15-30 attend for free or You are an individual not affiliated with an organization and have little to no financial resources

Free



Tier 2
You are an individual not affiliated with an organization and have less financial resources

$50.00



Tier 3
You are an individual with some financial resources who is not affiliated with an organization

$100.00



Tier 4
You are an individual with more financial resources who is not affiliated with an organization

$150.00



Tier 5
You are an individual who is well resourced and/or are participating via an organization

$200.00



Total

$0.00

E-Signatures

Please make sure to review all your answers to ensure they are accurate before completing this section.
By signing my name below and submitting this form, I affirm that the information provided is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
By signing my name below and submitting this form, I affirm that I am the parent or legal guardian of this participant and the information provided is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

E-Signatures

Please make sure to review all your answers to ensure they are accurate before completing this section.
By signing my name below and submitting this form, I affirm that the information provided is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

Anything Else?

Please share anything else you think we should know!
Please share anything else you think we should know in order for you to feel supported in attending the gathering!
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2026 Fall Changemakers Gathering Registration

About You

Emergency Contact Information

Transportation

Transportation

Medical Information

Medical Information

Attendance

Lodging Options

Lodging Options

Dietary Needs/Restrictions

Accessibility

Letter of Absence

Parent/Legal Guardian Acknowledgement

Photo + Liability Waiver

Photo + Liability Waiver

Wall of Participants

Resource Share Fair

Payment Information

Please select from the options below. You can select the tier by clicking on the checkbox next to the option you would like to select. *

E-Signatures

E-Signatures

Anything Else?

Please select from the options below. You can select the tier by clicking on the checkbox next to the option you would like to select.