Let’s work together.

Wilderness Awakening offered over $15K in scholarships in 2024! We strive to create programs to work with families with all financial capacities. Please fill out this form and we will get back to you!

Name

First Name

Last Name

Phone

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What program are you applying for?

Ermine Adventures

Red Fox Adventures

Gray Fox Adventures

Otter Adventures

Outdoor Odyssey

Summer Day Camps

Summer Sleep-Away Camps

What is your budget?

Is anyone in your home eligible or enrolled in any of the following programs?

Mfip SNAP/EBT Section 8 or project based housing Medicare/Medicaid Social Security Disability

Household Size:

Monthly Household Income (approximate):

Briefly describe your family's financial circumstances and why you are requesting scholarship:

What amount do you feel you could reasonably contribute toward tuition?

If your family is not low-income but is currently facing a financial or life hardship (such as divorce, domestic violence, illness, job loss, death or relocation), please describe below. This helps us assess the type and amount of support that may be available to you.

Volunteer Stewardship

Are you willing to fulfill the volunteer hours for this scholarship?

If your scholarship is application is approved, a deposit is required to reserve your child's spot. A signed payment plan and stewardship agreement must be completed. Scholarships are not final until all required agreements and the deposit are submitted. If you are not eligible for a scholarship, you may be offered a payment plan and be placed on a wait list for future consideration.

By signing below, I confirm that the information I provided is accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that scholarships are limited and applying does not guarantee assistance. I also understand that if awarded a scholarship, I am expected to fulfill the volunteer commitment (unless waived), and submit all required agreements and deposits to secure enrollment.

🌿 Wilderness Awakening Children's Program Scholarship Structure

Sustainable Support • Meaningful Exchange • Continued Reciprocity

🧭 Scholarship Tiers

Seed Support
For day-long or weekend children’s programs

Covers 25–75% of program cost
Requires 2–6 volunteer hours

Sapling Support
For multi-day or seasonal programs (e.g., week-long camps)

Covers 25–70% of program cost
Requires 10–24 volunteer hours

Rooted Fellowship
For year-round or extended programs (e.g., nature school)

Covers between 50-80% of tuition
Requires 30–60 volunteer hours across the program
May be completed in monthly/seasonal shifts

👐 Volunteer Stewardship Assignments

All scholarship recipients (or guardians) will be assigned specific volunteer duties based on the current needs of Wilderness Awakening and Samsara Ridge. Tasks may include—but are not limited to:

Supporting programming for children or adults
Cooking or meal prep
Cleaning, organizing, and site maintenance
Event setup/breakdown
Transporting supplies or coordinating carpooling
Land care and seasonal upkeep

Note: Volunteer commitments are not tied specifically to the program your child is participating in. Stewardship is needed where most required for the growth and sustainability of Wilderness Awakening and Samsara Ridge.

💠 Continued Reciprocity

The intention of the volunteer exchange is mutual support and community growth. Families who fail to meet their volunteer commitments or who have delinquent balances without valid explanation will be ineligible for future scholarships or discounts.

📝 Eligibility Guidelines

**Scholarship is open to families who meet any of the following:**

Live at or below 200% of the federal poverty line
Are single-parent, kinship care, or grandparent-led households
Have experienced job loss, health crisis, or trauma in the past 12 months
Cannot afford the program without assistance due to consistent financial hardship

❌ Who Does Not Qualify

Households with capacity to pay full tuition who apply out of convenience
Prior recipients who did not follow through on agreements
Individuals who decline to complete the full application
Anyone being disrespectful, entitled, or non-collaborative during the process

💡 Special Access Program for Marginalized Families

A separate Access & Belonging Application will be offered for:

BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and other systemically underrepresented families
Focused on expanding representation and access
Selection will be based on a short written statement about barriers to access, not identity alone
May include partial scholarships, prioritized registration, or reduced volunteer hours

⚠️ Limited Availability Disclaimer

Scholarship availability is limited per season and per program.
Completion of the application does not guarantee funding. Decisions are based on a combination of financial need, alignment with our values, and current capacity. Applicants are encouraged to apply early.

Let’s work together.

🌿 Wilderness Awakening Children's Program Scholarship Structure

Sustainable Support • Meaningful Exchange • Continued Reciprocity

🧭 Scholarship Tiers

Seed Support For day-long or weekend children’s programs

Covers 25–75% of program cost

Requires 2–6 volunteer hours

Sapling Support For multi-day or seasonal programs (e.g., week-long camps)

Covers 25–70% of program cost

Requires 10–24 volunteer hours

Rooted Fellowship For year-round or extended programs (e.g., nature school)

Covers between 50-80% of tuition

Requires 30–60 volunteer hours across the program

May be completed in monthly/seasonal shifts

👐 Volunteer Stewardship Assignments

All scholarship recipients (or guardians) will be assigned specific volunteer duties based on the current needs of Wilderness Awakening and Samsara Ridge. Tasks may include—but are not limited to:

Supporting programming for children or adults

Cooking or meal prep

Cleaning, organizing, and site maintenance

Event setup/breakdown

Transporting supplies or coordinating carpooling

Land care and seasonal upkeep

Note: Volunteer commitments are not tied specifically to the program your child is participating in. Stewardship is needed where most required for the growth and sustainability of Wilderness Awakening and Samsara Ridge.

💠 Continued Reciprocity

The intention of the volunteer exchange is mutual support and community growth. Families who fail to meet their volunteer commitments or who have delinquent balances without valid explanation will be ineligible for future scholarships or discounts.

📝 Eligibility Guidelines

Scholarship is open to families who meet any of the following:

Live at or below 200% of the federal poverty line

Are single-parent, kinship care, or grandparent-led households

Have experienced job loss, health crisis, or trauma in the past 12 months

Cannot afford the program without assistance due to consistent financial hardship

❌ Who Does Not Qualify

Households with capacity to pay full tuition who apply out of convenience

Prior recipients who did not follow through on agreements

Individuals who decline to complete the full application

Anyone being disrespectful, entitled, or non-collaborative during the process

💡 Special Access Program for Marginalized Families

A separate Access & Belonging Application will be offered for:

BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and other systemically underrepresented families

Focused on expanding representation and access

Selection will be based on a short written statement about barriers to access, not identity alone

May include partial scholarships, prioritized registration, or reduced volunteer hours

⚠️ Limited Availability Disclaimer

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Seed Support
For day-long or weekend children’s programs

Sapling Support
For multi-day or seasonal programs (e.g., week-long camps)

Rooted Fellowship
For year-round or extended programs (e.g., nature school)

**Scholarship is open to families who meet any of the following:**