Volcano Adventure Camp Youth Camping Grant

Volcano Adventure Camp Youth Camping Grant

Funder: Lassen Park Foundation in partnership with Lassen Volcanic National Park

Geographic Scope: California, Oregon, Nevada (primarily serves North State and surrounding regions)

Focus Areas: Youth outdoor education, camping, environmental learning, and stewardship for underserved and at-risk youth

Program Description

Grants provide funding for youth organizations and schools to bring groups to Volcano Adventure Camp at Lassen Volcanic National Park for week-long camping experiences. The camp opened in 2016 and is specifically designed to accommodate school and youth groups.

Eligibility

• Eligible Applicants:
- Nonprofit organizations assisting underserved youth - Public schools - Organizations helping needy or at-risk youth - Groups with for-profit status may require a non-profit fiscal sponsor - Minimum group size: 6 people - Maximum group size: 80 people

Award Details

Award Amount: Up to $1,000 per group

What Grants Cover:

Park admission (waived)

Campground fees (waived)

Camping and hiking equipment

Tents and sleeping bags

Hiking gear and utensils

Water bottles

Food (groups must prepare their own)

Transportation

Camp Facilities & Activities

Facilities:
• Dormitory-style tent cabins
• Picnic pavilions
• Showers
• Vault toilets
• Running water

Activities & Learning:

Ranger-led talks, hikes, and activities

Group-led talks and programs

Exploration of park trails

Education on topics including:

- Volcanology
- Glaciation
- Astrobiology
- Fire ecology
- Climate science

Service projects

Team-building and leadership development

Operating Dates

Typically June through September (weather and health restrictions permitting)

Contact Information

• Email: ycp@lassenparkfoundation.org
• Phone: (530) 378-5199
• Mailing Address: PO Box 33, Anderson, California 96007
• Website: lassenparkfoundation.org

Background

For over 20 years, the Lassen Park Foundation has funded camping trips for over 2,000 young people. The foundation aims to provide outdoor education and environmental learning as a catalyst for change in the lives of at-risk and underserved youth, fostering stewardship and respect for public lands.