Summer Admissions Process

Due to the length and intensity of GirlVentures programs, our application and screening process is quite thorough.

Following the process step by step, meeting deadlines, and returning forms completely filled out will help secure your acceptance into the program.

At any time, we may ask you to clarify information or give us more details on specific medical and/or personal issues. We ask that you be in touch with us on a regular basis and keep us informed about the admissions process. After reviewing all materials GirlVentures will make a decision about Summer Program Admissions.

Step 1 - Applications Application, Application Fee, Financial Aid Form

1. Submit application:

On-line at www.girlventures.org/programs/apply.shtml or Mail in application:
Download at www.girlventures.org/programs/admissions.shtml or call 864-0780 ext 304 for an application mailed to you.

2. Submit $50 application fee:

Pay at www.girlventures.org/programs/payment.shtml
Or mail in check
Or drop off payment
Or Call in Credit Card Number

Application cannot be processed until application fee is received. If you cannot pay fee due to financial hardship, you must submit, with your application, a letter explaining hardship.

3. Submit Financial Aid form, if applying for financial aid. Forms can be downloaded at www.girlventures.org/programs/admissions.shtml or requested by calling 864-0780 ext. 304.

All of the above must be received by March 15 to be eligible for first round of financial aid awards. After March 15, financial aid may not be available.

Step 2 – Personal Information and Medical History
Medical and Emergency Form, Therapist Evaluation, Asthma Evaluation, Participant Questionnaire

After we receive the above application items, we will send you materials for Part 2.

1. As soon as you receive the Medical and Emergency Form, call your doctor for an appointment.

NOTE: We can not admit an applicant until we receive and review the medical form. Also, it is your obligation to inform us if there are ANY changes in your physical condition or EMERGENCY INFORMATION after the medical form has been received. Failure to do so can be dangerous to yourself or others.

2. If participant has been in therapy within the past 2 years, fill out and return the Therapist Information Release Form. 3. Student Questionnaire must be filled out by applicant herself.

Step 3 – Payment Contract/Financial Aid Awards

For Full Pay Applicants: After your forms have been received and reviewed from Steps 1 and 2, and applicant is accepted into the program, you will receive a welcome letter and a payment contract. This lays out your payment responsibilities and allows you to choose a one-time payment or a payment plan.

For Financial Aid Applicants: After March 15, when your financial aid form is reviewed, you will receive a payment contract that states the amount of financial aid you have been awarded. If you accept this contract, you must return the form by the date on the contract. Until your forms from Step 2 have been reviewed, however, this is not yet a guarantee of enrollment.

After all forms have been reviewed and financial aid has been accepted, then you will be enrolled in a course. Payment contracts must be followed or participant may become ineligible for the program.

Step 4 – Face to Face Information Session and Phone Interview

1. A phone interview will be held with the Director of Outreach & Admissions.

2. Participant and Guardian must attend an Information Session prior to course start. Schedule is available at www.girlventures.org.

Step 5 – Program Enrollment Enrollment Packet

After all forms have been reviewed you will be placed in one of the courses. Course placement will be based on space availability, group diversity, and participant/family availability.

You will receive an enrollment packet that includes:
Course Information – dates, times, locations, & directions
Clothing List – To be followed exactly
Waivers and Legal Release Forms – TO BE RETURNED TO THE OFFICE PRIOR TO COURSE START.

All forms are available here.