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

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.

Grant Application Process

Application Timeline:

• Applications open in mid-February
• Application period: March 1 - March 31
• Grant recipients announced: Late April / Early May

How to Apply:

1. Collect all required documentation and information as detailed in the Grant Application Instructions
2. Complete the online application form
3. Submit through the online portal no later than March 31

Required Materials:

• Grant Application Instructions (available on website)
• Grant Application Narrative Questions responses
• Documentation as specified in instructions

Application URL: https://lassenparkfoundation.org/volcano-adventure-camp/grant-application

Narrative Questions: Specific narrative questions are provided in the Grant Application Narrative Questions document available on the website

Note on Reservations: Groups that do not require grants may apply for reservations through a separate Reservation Application available beginning in May each year. Reservations must be submitted online at least 30 days in advance of requested trip dates.