Youth LEAD Program Application

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Thank you for your interest in applying to an ETC Youth LEAD Program Summer Course! 
The following form should be completed by the youth applicant and a parent or guardian.

Application deadline: April 19th, 2024

Application Process: 
  •  Fill out this form completely, including the Participation Packet attachment in section 7. 
    • To complete the Participation Packet attachment, go to section 7 of this form. 
    • Click on the blue "HERE" to download the fillable packet. 
    • Fill out the Participation Packet and save it to your computer with your responses. 
    • Please complete each section of the Participation Packet with as much detail as possible. This is very important for your safety during your expedition! 
    • Upload your completed Participation Packet through the "Choose File" button in section 7 of this form.
  • You may save and resume your progress on this form at any point by checking the "Save my progress and resume later" box at the top of this page. You will receive an email with steps on resuming your application. 
  • Once your application is received: 
    • We will send you a link via Adobe Sign to complete the signatures on your Participation Packet.
    • We will reach out to you to schedule a virtual interview (except Summer Search students).
  • After review of all application components, you will receive an email with the decision on your course participation!


If you are interested in a scholarship, please fill out the scholarship form HERE (versión en español aquí) and send it to ylp@etctrips.org within 10 days after your interview. If you are applying through an organization (Summer Search, YES Nature to Neighborhoods, etc.), scholarships will be arranged separately. 

Your course deposit (50% of your course cost) is due two weeks after your acceptance. If you are applying with an organization, payment will be organized through the partner organization/agency. 


If you have any questions or would prefer to speak with an ETC Staff member, please contact Isabela Celedón, the Youth LEAD Program Manager, at 415.474.7662 ext. 16 or ylp@etctrips.org.

1. APPLICANT






2. APPLICANT INFORMATION















*Cisgender: term for someone who exclusively identifies as their sex assigned at birth. The term cisgender is not indicative of gender expression, sexual orientation, hormonal makeup, physical anatomy, or how one is perceived in daily life.




ETC's mission is to make the joy and challenge of outdoor adventure accessible to all. In the space provided below, please inform us if you have any special needs, disabilities, or medical conditions that we should be aware of. This will help us to work together to make sure that you are in the Youth LEAD summer course that is right for you!

3. PARENT/GUARDIAN 1 INFORMATION






4. PARENT/GUARDIAN 2 INFORMATION






5. EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION




6. GET-TO-KNOW-YOU QUESTIONS – To be completed by Applicant






7. PARTICIPATION PACKET


Please fill out this packet with a parent/guardian. Be sure to check that all questions have been completed before submitting! 

Download the Participation Packet –> HERE! <–
 
You can fill it out on Google Chrome, then save your copy to your computer. Or, you can download it first, and then save your completed copy. Thank you for filling out the medical questions with detail and accuracy! 

8. AGREEMENTS



If you have any questions, or would prefer to speak with an ETC Staff member regarding this application, please contact Isabela Celedón, the Youth LEAD Program Manager, at 415.474.7662 ext. 16 or ylp@etctrips.org.        

Once you are ready to submit this application, please click the "Submit" button at the bottom of this page! The next page will provide information on next steps. 

Note: You may save and resume your progress at any point by checking the "Save my progress and resume later" box at the top of this form. You will receive an email with steps on resuming your application.
   
                                
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