J.U.M.P. is a trip camp and as such we require several forms from the participant’s parent or guardian to ensure participant safety. With one exception, these forms can be completed and submitted through our encrypted website. The one exception is the Pre-Participation Medical Evaluation. Due to HIPAA regulations, this form needs to be filled out by your child’s pediatrician and returned to JUMP. 
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Program Information

General Information
For the most part, our hiking destinations are local day hikes or to hikes to New Hampshire’s White Mountains where we may stay at facilities operated by the Appalachian Mountain Club.

Groups
Group size is a maximum of 8 participants and 2 instructors. Participants are grouped by age. Age groups are Middle School (entering grades 6-8) and High School (entering grades 9-12). Depending on the trip and the participants involved, the age/grade range may narrow further. High school graduates and college-age participants are tracked into technical (trail building, high adventure) or youth leadership roles.

J.U.M.P. uses a Leader of the Day (LOTD) model for teaching leadership. Instructors will select 2 participants at a time to lead a hike segment. The instructors will outline the overall plan for the day, and then ask questions to start the thinking and problem solving process.
Short of health and safety issues that require the instructors to step in, the leaders make all decisions and lead their segment of the hike. Instructors follow the group up the trail and will leverage teachable moments. In a 3-day trip, each participant should get at least 2 opportunities to be a leader.

Disabilities
Every attempt will be made to include individuals with chronic illnesses or disabilities. Please contact us regarding your special situation.

 

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