Welcome to 2021 Y-WE Create Summer Camp!

ABOUT THIS YEAR'S CAMP

This year's theme is Artful Survival. Creative activities will nurture our connections to one another, nourish our social-emotional wellbeing, and fuel our imaginations. Please click here for a full description.

This year will be a mix of virtual and in-person time. Participants can choose from three tracks, each of which will be held in a different location to keep groups small and Covid-safe.

HYBRID PROGRAM SCHEDULE

DAY 1 (July 5th)
- 11am - 12:30pm: meet ONLINE
- 1:30 - 5pm: IN-PERSON at track locations
DAYS 2-5 (July 6-9th)
- 11am - 5pm: IN-PERSON at track locations
DAY 6 (July 10th)
- 10:30am - 5pm: mix of ONLINE and IN-PERSON depending on track
DAY 7 (July 11th)
- 12 - 5pm: IN-PERSON at track locations

THE TRACK CHOICES

The form will ask you to rank the tracks by interest. We will do our best to put everyone in their first choice! To see full track descriptions, please click here to visit our website. Please note that each track is held at a different location!

Hands on the Land, facilitated by Tayah Carlisle. Location: Wa Na Wari Community Garden (911 24th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122).
**WAITLIST*** SEW! LET'S SEW!, facilitated by Jackie Amatucci. Location: Coyote Central (2300 E Cherry St, Seattle WA 98122).

***Transportation: Due to Covid restrictions, Y-WE has limited capacity to support with transportation. All program locations are accessible by public transportation. If transportation challenges may be a barrier to participation, please let us know and we will work together to find a solution!

Questions? Contact Camp Manager Rae (she/her) at 206-604-1886, or connect@y-we.org

***IMPORTANT UPDATE: As of Wednesday, June 30th, the sewing track is full but you can sign up to be on the waitlist. The podcasting track is being rescheduled and will be offered as its own program later this summer or in the fall. We still have spots in Hands on the Land.

Youth Information

This form is for young women*, ages 13-18, who wish to enroll in Y-WE Programs. Some sections must be filled out by a parent/guardian. Please look over the application below and prepare to complete and submit it in one session. You WILL NOT be able to save the form mid-way through. Upon completion of this application, you will be contacted by a Y-WE staff member to set-up an interview.

Y-WE Inclusion Policy

*Y-WE centers people who identify as women or girls; were socialized as women or girls; or who were assigned female at birth.

Youth Information

Name

First Name

Last Name

Preferred first name (if different)

What are your gender pronouns? (optional)

she/her, they/them, he/him, etc.

Age

Birthdate

(mm/dd/yyyy)

Phone Number

May we text you at this number?

Yes

Home Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Country

If you selected 'No', please list the address from where you will be participating:

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Country

What school do you attend?

What grade are you in this year?

Are you fluent in English?

Yes

Dietary Needs: Lunch and snacks will be provided each in-person program day. Do you have any dietary restrictions or food allergies? (for example: vegetarian, halal, allergic to peanuts, etc).

Are there any accommodations you need regarding physical space, allergies, environmental sensitivities, etc. or technology support needed to access our virtually-based programming? If none, please write "none".

Y-WE is dedicated to creating inclusive spaces and programs for all, including people with disabilities and specific accommodation needs.

Youth Interests Information

Your answers to these questions help us to get to know you better and understand what inspired you to apply to Y-WE. We shape our programs around the passions and goals of the youth who participate, so your answers to these questions really matter to us!

How did you learn about Y-WE?

What do you hope to gain from participating in this program? What are some of your personal goals?

Is there anything else you would like us to know about your family, your schedule, or your commitment to this program?

Track Interests

There will be three different tracks offered as part of Create: Hands on the Land, We the Podcasters, and SEW! LET'S SEW!. Please tell us your first, second, and third choice below. Because of Covid we have limited spots in each track, but we will do our best to put everyone in their first or second choice!

I understand the commitment I am making to Y-WE

Since we have limited space in all our programs, and we want to make sure you get the most out of your Y-WE experience, we require a commitment from you to participate in all activities related to the program you are signing up for. If you miss our events regularly, without pre-approval from the program director, we may ask you to leave the program and offer your spot to someone else who can fully take advantage of the opportunity.

Yes, I understand the commitment I am making to Y-WE

Covid-19 Safety

The health and safety of the Y-WE community is always a priority! In order to participate in programs you must agree to follow Y-WE's Covid Safety guidelines, which will be sent to you before the program starts.

I agree to follow Y-WE's Covid Safety guidelines

Please upload a picture of yourself that you like

Youth Demographic Information

Y-WE collects this data to better understand who we serve, and to improve and obtain support for our programs. Your answers are confidential and will not be shared outside of Y-WE except as part of anonymous percentages.

If you selected 'Other' please describe:

If you selected 'Yes' please describe (optional):

If you selected 'Other' please describe:

Parent/Guardian Info (to be completed by parent/guardian)

Please fill this section out completely so that we can contact you about upcoming events and notify you if any emergency situation were to arise while this young person is at our program.

Parent/Guardian First Name

Parent/Guardian Last Name

Parent/Guardian(s) Phone:

Parent/Guardian(s) Alternate Phone:

Parent/Guardian(s) E-mail Address:

Parent/Guardian(s) Alternate E-mail Address:

Parent/Guardian(s) Mailing Address (if different from youth's home address)

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Country

Please tell us a bit about why you are encouraging this young person to sign up for Y-WE:

If you have any safety or behavioral concerns with regard to this young person, please tell us about those concerns here:

Needs Support Check-In

What kind of support would be most helpful to you and those close to you during this challenging time?

Please check all options that apply.

Grocery support

Housing support

Medical support

Mental health support

Technology support

Transportation support

Home container garden/gardening resources to grow food

Tutoring support

All my needs are met

What else would be helpful for you right now?

I understand the commitment I am making to my young person and to Y-WE :

Yes

Y-WE must have Hold Harmless and Medical forms on file for each participant before the program begins, signed by a parent/guardian. These forms will be sent to you once enrollment is confirmed. Youth 18+ can fill out these forms on their own behalf.

I understand that my young person cannot participate in programs until I have completed these forms

Y-WE is hosting a Family Orientation Meeting for parents and guardians on Saturday, July 3rd, from 10-11am. A link will be sent to you beforehand. Please put this meeting on your calendars!

If you cannot attend at that time, please notify Rae (Camp Manager), at connect@y-we.org

I understand