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Select a program to apply to, fill out the form and submit your application.

The first form is for the Leadership Development Program (LDP) ages 17-30 and the second form is for the Protecting Our Lands Camp ages 11-16.

Fields with * are required.

Which program are you applying to?

First Name

Last Name

Email

Phone Number

I identify my gender as:

My pronouns are... (ie: she/her, he/him, they/them etc.)

Birthday (MM/DD/YYY)

Which community do you live in?

Which community is your home community?

School/Occupation

Dietary Restrictions/Allergies

Have you applied for an NYL camp before? *

Yes

No

If you have attended an NYL camp before, which camp did you attend?

How comfortable are you in a canoe? * Required

Very comfortable

Somewhat comfortable

Not very comfortable

I've never been in a canoe

Have you ever paddled on moving water or whitewater? * Required

Yes - moving water

Yes - whitewater

No

If yes, please describe your experience:

Have you ever taken part in a canoe camping or multi-day paddling trip? * Required

Yes

No

If yes, please describe your experience:

Do you have any outdoor, paddling, or safety certifications? (e.g., Wilderness First Aid, Paddle Canada, Lifesaving, etc.) * Required

Yes

No

If yes, please describe your experience:

As part of this trip, participants may have the opportunity to earn the following certifications: Water Rescue, Moving Water Canoeing Skills, and Canoe Camping Skills. Are you interested in earning these certifications? Which of these skills or certifications are you most excited about, and why?

Have you faced any barriers to training or employment opportunities (e.g., cost, travel, lack of access)? If you’re comfortable, please share.

What challenges do youth in your community face, and how do you think this program could help? How would you use the leadership and outdoor skills you learn to give back to your community?

How do you think the training and certifications from this program could support your goals for the future (education, work, leadership, or other areas)? What types of mentorship would you like to receive after the LDP?

What does leadership mean to you? Describe a time when you demonstrated leadership or supported others.

How do you cope with stress, anxiety, or difficult situations in your life? What strategies have helped you, or what strategies would you like to learn more about?

Is there anything else you'd like us to know about you?

Which program are you applying to?

First Name

Last Name

Guardian's Email

Guardian's Phone Number

I identify my gender as:

My pronouns are... (ie: she/her, he/him, they/them etc.)

Birthday (MM/DD/YYY)

Which community do you live in?

Which community is your home community?

School

Dietary Restrictions/Allergies

Have you applied for an NYL camp before? *

Yes

No

If you have attended an NYL camp before, which camp did you attend?

How comfortable are you in a canoe? * Required

Very comfortable

Somewhat comfortable

Not very comfortable

I've never been in a canoe

Have you ever paddled on moving water? * Required

Yes - moving water

No

If yes, please describe your experience:

Have you ever taken part in a canoe camping or multi-day paddling trip? * Required

Yes

No

If yes, please describe your experience:

Do you have any outdoor, paddling, or safety certifications? (e.g., Wilderness First Aid, Paddle Canada, Lifesaving, etc.) * Required

Yes

No

If yes, please describe your experience:

Why do you want to attend this camp?

Who is a someone that inspires you and why? (A friend, community member, teacher etc)

What are 3 things the camp leaders should know about you? (thing you like/dislike, how to help you when you are upset, things you are worried about, things you do in your spare time, etc.)

Is there anything else you'd like us to know about you?

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