Iowa Interfaith Youth Leadership Camp

Application Process

Application Deadline: Sunday, May 31, 2026

Application Format: Online application form

Required Information

1. Personal Information:
- Full name (first and last)
- Email address
- Phone number
- Complete address (street, city, state, ZIP code)
- Date of birth (month, day, year)
- Gender identity (Female, Male, Transgender, Prefer not to answer)
- T-shirt size (XS to 3XL)

2. Educational Information:
- High school name and location
- Grade entering in fall (11th grade, 12th grade, or First Year of College)
- Drake University enrollment status (if applicable)

3. Dietary & Accommodation Information:
- Dietary restrictions or guidelines
- Special accommodations needed due to disability, religious observances, or other guidelines

4. How You Heard About Camp:
- Selection options: Google, Social Media, Family member, Congregation/spiritual leader, Presentation, Email, Other

5. Parent/Guardian Information (required):
- Parent/Guardian 1: Name, phone number, email address
- Parent/Guardian 2 (optional): Name, phone number, email address

6. Faith Background Information:
- Faith tradition/religion (Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist, Hindu, Sikh, None, Other)
- Faith community/congregation name (optional)
- Faith community website (optional)
- Faith leader name (optional)
- Faith leader email (optional)
- Faith leader phone number (optional)
- Note: No religious affiliation required

7. Essay Question (REQUIRED for consideration):
- Prompt: Describe a moment where a specific religious tradition, insight, or idea helped you come to a better understanding about your faith and the faith of others.
- Minimum Length: 300 words
- Categories to address (choose any):
1. Moments of inspiration or enrichment from people or ideas of other traditions
2. Moments of connection or relationship with people or ideas of other traditions
3. Moments of prejudice or conflict with people or ideas of other traditions
4. Moments of action or cooperation with people or ideas of other traditions
5. Moments of recognizing difference with other religious people or ideas, yet feeling admiration
- Submission Options:
- Type directly in text box, OR
- Upload file (accepted formats: doc, pdf, docx; max file size: 2 GB)

Submission

• Submit online via form
• Option to save and continue application later