Environmental Leaders Program Application

Parents can assist where necessary but this application should be completed by the applicant.

Name*

First Last

Please tell us your preferred name and pronouns:

Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Home Phone*

Your Cell Phone*

Email*

Date of Birth*

School*

Entering Grade (Fall 2026)*

Parent/Guardian*

Parent/Guardian Relationship*

Parent/Guardian Phone Number*

Parent/Guardian Email*

Your T-Shirt Size*

In 2-3 paragraphs, please explain why you want to be an Environmental Leader? What qualities make you a great for this program and what do you hope to gain from the experience??*

References*

Please include 3 references. One family member, and two non family members. Can be from volunteer and/or paid work experience (such as baby/pet sitting), school, or extracurricular activities. Click plus symbol to add more rows.

Reference name	Relationship to you	Email

The following section relates to volunteering as a Camp Aide with Summer Camp.

Please list any experience you have working with children, prior camp experience, outdoor skills, prior teamwork experience, etc.*

Click plus symbol to add more rows.

Which location(s) would you like to volunteer?*

Ashland Nature Center in Hockessin
Coverdale Farm Preserve in Centreville

I am committing to volunteering at least 4 weeks of the 2026 summer (hours are 8:00am – 4:00pm daily)*

Weeks do not have to be consecutive. If you would like to volunteer more than 4 weeks, please include those weeks here. If you aren’t sure of your summer schedule, please answer to the best of your ability. We will ask for a final schedule confirmation at the end of April.

I have previously been a Delaware Nature Society Camp Aide volunteer*

How many years?

Key Dates

I plan to attend one of the following 2026 interview and information sessions*

Please choose one

Tuesday, March 24th, 4:30pm – 5:30pm
Wednesday, April 8th, 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Sunday, April 19th, 1:00pm – 2:00pm

I acknowledge the following 2026 essential workshop and training dates.*

Participants are required to attend the following events. Environmental Leaders Kickoff Overnight: Saturday, May 9th, 2026 through Sunday, May 10th, 2026 (Time TBD). All Staff Camp Training: Saturday, May 30th, 2026 (Time TBD). Environmental Leaders – Camp Aide Training: Thursday, June 4th, 2026 (Time TBD)

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What brought you to us today?*