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Camp Choice


A camper is returning if they have attended Yunasa previously.

Applying to the leadership program is by invitation only. Leadership positions are available for returning campers 15 years old or over to Yunasa West.

An individual may only answer yes if they applied for the CDB Scholarship in 2024 and were awarded a Finalist or Scholar designation.
Academic Information



Academic History







Select the location of your school. If homeschooling or attending online classes, please select the location of your home.
Select all options that apply. For a school to be considered Title 1, 40% of the population must be classified as low-income.


Please give us any other information that will help us understand the school(s) you attend.
Camper’s Extracurricular, Personal, and Community Activities
Please list up to three academic, extracurricular, personal, and/or community activities that the camper has participated in within the last three years. This may include academic subjects, music, art, dance, drama, athletics, journalism, clubs (academic and non-academic), student government, and other organized school or community activities. Please do not feel compelled to fill in all the blanks.
























Miscellaneous

New Camper Quick Takes
Please respond to each of the following in one sentence or less; a single word may suffice. These questions have no right or wrong answers.







Returning Camper Quick Takes
Returning Campers, please respond to each of the following in one sentence or less; a single word may suffice. These questions have no right or wrong answers.




Leadership Camper Quick Takes
Leadership applicants, please respond to each of the following in one sentence or less; a single word may suffice. These questions have no right or wrong answers.





Reflective Prompts

You may attach a document with your essay answers rather than filling in the fields provided. For document attachment instructions please reference the Document Attachment section on Page 6 of this form.
Essay: Please introduce yourself to the Yunasa community. You may address, but are not limited to, the following prompts. 

  • All campers share a living space in the cabins. Write a note to your future roommate so they can get to know you better. 
  • What excites you? 
  • What do you love to learn about and share with others?
  • What is important to you and why?
Campers may choose to answer the questions from Essay A with a medium of their choice (e.g., essay, video via Google link, slides).

For document attachment instructions please reference the Document Attachment section on Page 6 of this form.
Essay: In an essay of 500 words or less, please address prompt ONE if this year's camp will be your second time attending Yunasa, OR prompt TWO if you have attended camp two or  more times. Please address each sub-question. 
    1. If you have attended Yunasa or Yunasa West once, please answer these questions:
      1. What did you learn from Psychosynthesis?
      2. Why do you want to return?
      3. How might you make the most out of Yunasa 2026? Are there any intentions you would like to set for yourself? 
      4. If you are turning 14 before camp this year, do you see yourself as a future leadership camper? Why or why not?
    2. If you have attended Yunasa or Yunasa West for more than one year, please answer these questions:
      • From the five aspects of self (intellectual, physical, emotional, spiritual, and social), in which domain do you want to grow the most during 2026?  
      • What are you most looking forward to for Yunasa 2026?  Are there any intentions you would like to set for yourself? 
      • If you are turning 14 before camp this year, do you see yourself as a future leadership camper? Why or why not?

    Leadership campers are accepted to Yunasa with added responsibilities. While leadership campers are given more freedom, they are expected to adhere to all the same rules as other campers. Leadership campers are role models for younger campers and are selected based on demonstrated personal growth and maturity. If leadership campers do not demonstrate these leadership qualities or uphold the camper responsibility agreement during the week of camp, they may be asked to leave camp early or be demoted to a traditional camper partway through the week.


    All leadership campers must complete an interview via Zoom to gain acceptance to the Leadership Program. Acceptance into the Leadership Program is not guaranteed, as there is limited space available. 


    Please Note: Leadership 1 and Leadership 2 campers will have the option to be a leadership camper at either Yunasa West or Yunasa East for summer 2026.

    Essay: In an essay of 500 words or less, please address one of the following:
      If you are a first-time Leadership applicant, please answer this question:

      • ·     Why do you want to be a Yunasa leadership camper? Looking through the world you come from – for example, your family, community, and school – tell us how your world has shaped your aspirations and what do you hope to contribute to the Yunasa community? 

      If you were a Leadership camper last year, please answer this question:

      Below are a few traits that great leaders may exhibit. Pick two traits you feel you relate to and two traits you would like to improve on for 2026. Please provide an example on how you would model these traits at camp.
      • The desire to be challenged
      • Empathy for others
      • Critical thinking skills
      • Open to new relationships
      • Good at motivating others
      • Creative problem solving
      • Flexibility with changing plans
      • Conscientious (strong moral code) 



      Document Attachments

      Document Attachments
      File Attachment Directions 
      • Media files must be attached as either a doc, jpg, pdf, or png file. 
      • File size cannot exceed 25 MB. 
      • Artwork may be photographed or copied.
      • For files too large to attach, such as audio, video, or large images, please create a Dropbox, Google Drive, or private YouTube account and share the link in an attached document with a description of each file. 
      • Files should be clearly labeled with applicant's last name, first name, and document title (ex: DoeJohnTranscripts.doc.).

      So that we are able to help where we can, please discuss any social, emotional, academic, or personal issues that have arisen in the past year of which we should be aware. Please include if your child has any new coping or self-regulation strategies that would help when they’re feeling anxious.  

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      Parent Statement: Please submit a letter from the camper's parent/guardian.  The letter should discuss the most important things for us to know about the camper. What are their special personality traits, talents, strengths/weaknesses, specific overexcitabilities and/or sensitivities, etc.? Are there any unusual or personal circumstances that have affected your child’s educational or personal experiences?

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      Letter of Recommendation: Letter is only required for first time leadership applicants.

      Please ask a teacher, coach, tutor, administrator or community leader to submit a letter of recommendation directly to IEA. Please ask the recommender to address the letter of recommendation to Yunasa Staff and email it no later than February 2, 2026 to yunasa@educationaladvancement.org.

      Recommender should address the following:
      • Leadership applicant’s peer mentor experience.
      • Leadership applicant’s personal leadership potential.
      • Leadership applicant’s ability to work well with others.
      Assessment (Optional): If available, please submit a copy of the applicant's gifted assessment conducted by a school, independent tester, or psychologist.

      (No File Chosen) indicates that a document has not been attached.
      IEA collects demographic data to learn more about the communities we serve. Information provided will not affect the applicant’s chances of acceptance.

      The following section should be completed by a parent or guardian.


      Please select ALL answers that apply





      Verify Information - Applicant
      Applicant: Please sign here to indicate that all the information is accurate and that the content of your application consists of your own work and ideas. 



      Verify Applicant Information - Parent/Guardian
      Parent/Guardian: Please sign here to indicate that all the information provided is accurate and that the content of the application consists of your child's own work and ideas. Your signature also indicates that you give IEA staff members permission to discuss the applicant with the Selection Committee, Admission Directors, and contributors to the application (teachers/administrators and recommenders).








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