Scholarship Opportunity: AFA offers scholarships from 5% to 100% to every family that apply's. This percentage is based on the athlete's primary household annual income. This allows us to offer these life changing programs to all individuals with exceptionalities.

• Attach an official legal document recognized by the IRS to show your income at the end of the application and redact your social or any other private information. ALL documents are are privately stored and password protected in our database.
• Before your first application process call we will determine the amount you're eligible for and advise you ahead of time.
• Once your scholarship amount is determined, this does not mean acceptance into the program. Our team goes through an extensive application process to best determine which athletes are ready for this growth based program full of challenges. This is the hardest part for our team, but with our dedicated resources being limited, this program is capped out at 4-5 adventure athletes.

Program Cost:

We are grateful to be able to provide a scholarship to EVERY family that has applied to our programs!

• Remember scholarship opportunities are available to all applicants
• We have given out a handful of scholarsdhips in the past 2 years to families, so don't let this stop you from opening up this life changing opportunity for your athlete
• $8,650 - Review the service/itemized list by clicking the button below
• The list below does not speak to the growth these athletes and families earn and receive throughout the process

Who Can Apply:

• Since ''Experience The Adirondacks' is a tier 1 program all adventure athletes new to our organization and programs can apply
• Ages 13+
• Able to attend all in-person adventure workshops located in Sarasota county
• Those looking to experience a life changing adventure with our team!

AFA's Adventure Coaches:

• In the last 2 years our coaches have achieved a 100% success rate with all our adventure athletes, allowing them to graduate into a Tier 2 program so they may continue their adventure journey full of growth
• All of our lead Adventure Coaches are experts in their field and have ample experience working with individuals with exceptionalities
• Our diverse team of coaches have respective degrees and/or certifications that directly apply to the services they are providing (including CPR/First Aid)
• Our coaches are dedicated and ready to invest in your adventure athlete

How many applicants are accepted into this program?:

• Answer - This program accepts 4 adventure athletes and their families.

Do I have to pay for the program in one payment?:

• Answer - No, you can pay it in 3 installments the first one being due 30 days after being accepted into the program. The final payment will be due on the 1st day of the program beginning.

Can the date of the adventure change?:

• Answer - The date for the week long adventure is locked in a year in advance and is always the week of July 4th. Applicants would need to be sure they can miss that first week of July to attend the adventure trip.

What is the coach to athlete ratio?:

• Answer - A minimum of 1 coach per 2 athletes during workshops, but 1:1 ratio during the adventure week.

• Answer - Travel arrangements are handled by AFA. We will be flying to the adventure and all the families will be staying in a home together as one big family. Our staff stays in another home nearby during the adventure week.

Do all parents/guardians have to attend the adventure trip?:

• Answer - No. We do require one parent/guardian (covered in the cost of the program) to attend the adventure trip. We allow 2 parents/guardians to attend the adventure trip and push for this because it is a life changing experience for all. The second parent is not covered under the cost of the program.

What level of athleticism is required by the parent(s)/guardian(s) for the program/adventure?:

• Answer - The parent(s)/guardian(s) will need to be able to hike at least 4 miles and kayak or paddle board (this activity can be done in a tandem kayak). We offer the parent(s)/guardian(s) to attend the hiking workshops to throughout the program to help push them to grow with their child that way they can experience the adventure together as a family!

What is the weekly time committment?:

• Answer - On average between workshops, at home growth activities, and their 1:1 adventure training sessions it is around 5-6 hours a week without drive time.

Where are the workshops held?:

• Answer - Hiking: Celery Fields
• Answer - Biking: Celery Fields and Payne Park
• Answer - Fishing/Kayaking: Behind the Van Wesel (there is a shallow kayak drop in for our coaches to be in the water walking while they practice)
• Answer - Ziplining: TreeUmph

Questions?: Email StrongerTogether@adventureforall.org

Scholarship Opportunity: AFA offers scholarships from 5% to 100% to every family that apply's. This percentage is based on the athlete's primary household annual income. This allows us to offer these life changing programs to all individuals with exceptionalities.

• Attach an official legal document recognized by the IRS to show your income at the end of the application and redact your social or any other private information. ALL documents are are privately stored and password protected in our database.
• Before your first application process call we will determine the amount you're eligible for and advise you ahead of time.
• Once your scholarship amount is determined, this does not mean acceptance into the program. Our team goes through an extensive application process to best determine which athletes are ready for this growth based program full of challenges. This is the hardest part for our team, but with our dedicated resources being limited, this program is capped out at 4-5 adventure athletes.

Program Cost:

We are grateful to be able to provide a scholarship to EVERY family that has applied to our programs!

• Remember scholarship opportunities are available to all applicants
• We have given out a handful of scholarsdhips in the past 2 years to families, so don't let this stop you from opening up this life changing opportunity for your athlete
• $8,650 - Review the service/itemized list by clicking the button below
• The list below does not speak to the growth these athletes and families earn and receive throughout the process

Who Can Apply:

• Since 'Experience The Adirondacks' is a tier 1 program all adventure athletes new to our organization and programs can apply
• Ages 13+
• Able to attend all in-person adventure workshops located in Sarasota county
• Those looking to experience a life changing adventure with our team!

AFA's Adventure Coaches:

• In the last 2 years our coaches have achieved a 100% success rate with all our adventure athletes, allowing them to graduate into a Tier 2 program so they may continue their adventure journey full of growth
• All of our lead Adventure Coaches are experts in their field and have ample experience working with individuals with exceptionalities
• Our diverse team of coaches have respective degrees and/or certifications that directly apply to the services they are providing (including CPR/First Aid)
• Our coaches are dedicated and ready to invest in your adventure athlete

How many applicants are accepted into this program?:

• Answer - This program accepts 4 adventure athletes and their families.

Do I have to pay for the program in one payment?:

• Answer - No, you can pay it in 3 installments the first one being due 30 days after being accepted into the program. The final payment will be due on the 1st day of the program beginning.

Can the date of the adventure change?:

• Answer - The date for the week long adventure is locked in a year in advance and is always the week of July 4th. Applicants would need to be sure they can miss that first week of July to attend the adventure trip.

What is the coach to athlete ratio?:

• Answer - A minimum of 1 coach per 2 athletes during workshops, but 1:1 ratio during the adventure week.

• Answer - Travel arrangements are handled by AFA. We will be flying to the adventure and all the families will be staying in a home together as one big family. Our staff stays in another home nearby during the adventure week.

Do all parents/guardians have to attend the adventure trip?:

• Answer - No. We do require one parent/guardian (covered in the cost of the program) to attend the adventure trip. We allow 2 parents/guardians to attend the adventure trip and push for this because it is a life changing experience for all. The second parent is not covered under the cost of the program.
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What level of athleticism is required by the parent(s)/guardian(s) for the program/adventure?:

• Answer - The parent(s)/guardian(s) will need to be able to hike at least 4 miles and kayak or paddle board (this activity can be done in a tandem kayak). We offer the parent(s)/guardian(s) to attend the hiking workshops to throughout the program to help push them to grow with their child that way they can experience the adventure together as a family!

What is the weekly time committment?:

• Answer - On average between workshops, at home growth activities, and their 1:1 adventure training sessions it is around 5-6 hours a week without drive time.

Where are the workshops held?:

• Answer - Hiking: Celery Fields
• Answer - Biking: Celery Fields and Payne Park
• Answer - Fishing/Kayaking: Behind the Van Wesel (there is a shallow kayak drop in for our coaches to be in the water walking while they practice)
• Answer - Ziplining: TreeUmph

Questions?: Email StrongerTogether@adventureforall.org

Scholarship Opportunity: AFA offers scholarships from 5% to 100% to every family that apply's. This percentage is based on the athlete's primary household annual income. This allows us to offer these life changing programs to all individuals with exceptionalities.

• Attach an official legal document recognized by the IRS to show your income at the end of the application and redact your social or any other private information. ALL documents are are privately stored and password protected in our database.
• Before your first application process call we will determine the amount you're eligible for and advise you ahead of time.
• Once your scholarship amount is determined, this does not mean acceptance into the program. Our team goes through an extensive application process to best determine which athletes are ready for this growth based program full of challenges. This is the hardest part for our team, but with our dedicated resources being limited, this program is capped out at 4-5 adventure athletes.

Program Cost:

We are grateful to be able to provide a scholarship to EVERY family that has applied to our programs!

• Remember scholarship opportunities are available to all applicants
• We have given out a handful of scholarsdhips in the past 2 years to families, so don't let this stop you from opening up this life changing opportunity for your athlete
• $8,650 - Review the service/itemized list by clicking the button below
• The list below does not speak to the growth these athletes and families earn and receive throughout the process

Who Can Apply:

• Since 'Experience The Adirondacks' is a tier 1 program all adventure athletes new to our organization and programs can apply
• Ages 13+
• Able to attend all in-person adventure workshops located in Sarasota county
• Those looking to experience a life changing adventure with our team!

AFA's Adventure Coaches:

• In the last 2 years our coaches have achieved a 100% success rate with all our adventure athletes, allowing them to graduate into a Tier 2 program so they may continue their adventure journey full of growth
• All of our lead Adventure Coaches are experts in their field and have ample experience working with individuals with exceptionalities
• Our diverse team of coaches have respective degrees and/or certifications that directly apply to the services they are providing (including CPR/First Aid)
• Our coaches are dedicated and ready to invest in your adventure athlete

How many applicants are accepted into this program?:

• Answer - This program accepts 4 adventure athletes and their families.

Do I have to pay for the program in one payment?:

• Answer - No, you can pay it in 3 installments the first one being due 30 days after being accepted into the program. The final payment will be due on the 1st day of the program beginning.

Can the date of the adventure change?:

• Answer - The date for the week long adventure is locked in a year in advance and is always the week of July 4th. Applicants would need to be sure they can miss that first week of July to attend the adventure trip.

What is the coach to athlete ratio?:

• Answer - A minimum of 1 coach per 2 athletes during workshops, but 1:1 ratio during the adventure week.

• Answer - Travel arrangements are handled by AFA. We will be flying to the adventure and all the families will be staying in a home together as one big family. Our staff stays in another home nearby during the adventure week.

Do all parents/guardians have to attend the adventure trip?:

• Answer - No. We do require one parent/guardian (covered in the cost of the program) to attend the adventure trip. We allow 2 parents/guardians to attend the adventure trip and push for this because it is a life changing experience for all. The second parent is not covered under the cost of the program.

What level of athleticism is required by the parent(s)/guardian(s) for the program/adventure?:

• Answer - The parent(s)/guardian(s) will need to be able to hike at least 4 miles and kayak or paddle board (this activity can be done in a tandem kayak). We offer the parent(s)/guardian(s) to attend the hiking workshops to throughout the program to help push them to grow with their child that way they can experience the adventure together as a family!

What is the weekly time committment?:

• Answer - On average between workshops, at home growth activities, and their 1:1 adventure training sessions it is around 5-6 hours a week without drive time.

Where are the workshops held?:

• Answer - Hiking: Celery Fields
• Answer - Biking: Celery Fields and Payne Park
• Answer - Fishing/Kayaking: Behind the Van Wesel (there is a shallow kayak drop in for our coaches to be in the water walking while they practice)
• Answer - Ziplining: TreeUmph

Questions?: Email StrongerTogether@adventureforall.org