Camp Application

Application for High Rocks Camps

New Beginnings is our introductory camp for 7th & 8th graders, and is held the last two weeks of June. Camp Steele is our advanced camp for 8th-12th graders, and is held the last two weeks of July. Please go to our website at www.highrocks.org for specific dates.
First Name: *
Last Name: *
Preferred Email Address

Personal Alternate
Personal Email:
Alternate Email (for example, your parent's email):
Primary Address Street: *
City: *
State: *
Zip Code: *
County: *
Preferred Phone Number Type

Home Cell I don't have a phone
Home Phone Number:
Cell Phone Number:
Date of Birth:
Which school do you attend?
High School Graduation Year:
I am... *

in 7th or 8th grade and would like to apply for Camp New Beginnings. in 8th-12th grade and would like to apply for Camp Steele.
I am in: *

7th grade 8th grade 9th grade 10th grade 11th grade 12th grade
Tell us about your living situation

I live with one or both parents I live with someone other than my parent(s) I am living on my own/support myself independently I am part of the foster care program or otherwise in the custody of the state I am homeless (see definition below)
Homelessness Definition: High Rocks follows the McKinney-Vento Act's Definition of "homeless" for children and youth. --The definition specifically includes youth living in emergency shelters, motels, hotels, trailer parks, cars, parks, public spaces, or abandoned buildings, and those sharing the housing of other persons due to loss of housing, economic hardship, abuse, trafficking, or a similar reason including doubling-up or couch surfing.
It is important to us that low income families are part of our programs. Does your family receive public assistance? For example: public assistance to help with rent, food, or heat.

Yes No
Parent/Guardian Full Name:
Parent/Guardian Primary Phone Number:
Parent/Guardian Primary Alternate Phone Number:
Parent/Guardian Email:
Parent/Guardian Occupation:
2nd Parent/Guardian Full Name:
2nd Parent/Guardian Primary Phone Number:
2nd Parent/Guardian Alternate Phone Number:
2nd Parent/Guardian Email:
2nd Parent/Guardian Occupation:
Will you be a first generation college student?

Yes, neither of my custodial parents graduated with a 4-year degree No, one or both of my custodial parents graduated with a 4-year degree Maybe It's complicated, or I'm not sure
Citizen Status

I am a US citizen I am a US permanent resident I am an international student I am a recipient of D.A.C.A. (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals/ Dreamer)
Gender

Female Male Trans and/or non-binary, I prefer not to say
If you would like to tell us about your preferred pronouns, please do so here.
Are you a member of a military family?

Yes No I don't know
Are you a member of a Veteran family?

Yes No I don't know

Identity

Somewhat Me

Not Me

I'm not sure

Differently-abled, Learning Disorder, or other

LGBTQIA+

Hispanic or Latino/a

White

Black or African

American Indian or Alaskan Native

Middle Eastern or North African

Hawaiian

Asian

Non-native English Speaker

What other aspects of your identity would you like to share?
Ex: I am an Appalachian, I am a first generation American, I am a musician, I am an athlete, ect.
A little about you...

High Rocks camps are fun, vibrant, rigorous, challenging, and engaging. In order for us to make the difficult decision on who is selected to come to these camps, we need to know as much as we can about you. Please take the time to answer these questions as completely and honestly as you are able. This is your chance to shine. There is no word limit on the following questions.
What do you know about High Rocks? Why do you want to be a part of it? *
What are your three best qualities? Why? *
What would you like to change and/or work on about yourself? Why? *
Tell us about a dream you have for yourself or your community, school or world. *
What is something many people don't know about you and would be surprised to learn? *
Please answer one of the following essay questions using between 250-750 words
Write about a person who has inspired you and why. How has the example they have set helped change the way you live your life?

0/750
Tell us about a challenge that you faced and how you dealt with it.

0/750
RECOMMENDATION FORM

You need to ask someone (no parents or relatives) to submit an online recommendation form for you. You can ask a teacher, coach, pastor, community leader, or another person who knows you well. Please list the NAME, RELATIONSHIP, and PHONE NUMBER of the person you plan to have complete this recommendation form for you that we can contact if we have questions.
Find an online recommendation form at: https://form.jotform.com/70585323103145
Name:
Phone Number:
Email
example@example.com
Relationship to you: *
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Application for High Rocks Camps

A little about you...

RECOMMENDATION FORM