LINC 2025 Summer Application

Thank you for your interest in the LINC (Linking Individuals to their Natural Communities) 2025 Summer program! For more information about LINC click HERE

You must be enrolled in a high school from the following counties to be eligible for LINC:

Marin
San Francisco
San Mateo
Contra Costa
Solano
Alameda

When applying please only apply based on where you live.

LINC North: Marin County, Solano County, and Contra Costa County LINC South: San Francisco County, Alameda County, and San Mateo County

This application includes:

Short answer questions (Please answer in complete sentences)
One reference (i.e. coach, teacher, counselor, mentor, etc.)

Once you start this application, you must finish or start all over again. You may want to write out your responses to the short questions in a word / google document ahead of time and paste it into this application. If you have any questions or barriers to completing this application please contact Darryl Burton dburton@parksconservancy.org
Application deadline is Tuesday March 18th, 2025 11:59 p.m.

HOW THE PROGRAM IS ORGANIZED:

This is a six-week program that brings youth from across the Bay Area together for a variety of outdoor experiences themed around service, youth agency, recreation, community building, and professional development.

The program supports 24 youth split into two cohorts - One that is based in Marin County (LINC North) and another team based in San Francisco (LINC South).

Upon successful completion of the program, all participants receive up to a $2,400 education award. Participants must be able to fill out a W9 with a Tax Identification Number to receive the stipend. If this is a barrier or you have questions regarding this please reach out to Darryl Burton dburton@parksconservancy as we may be able to assist you.

What are the dates of the program?

This program meets Tuesdays –Fridays. This year the program will start on June 17th and end on August 1st.

Key Dates & Interview Info:

Application due date: Tuesday March 18th
LINC North Interviews will be on Saturday April 5th
LINC South interviews will be on Saturday April 12th
Family & Student Orientation: Saturday May 17th
Program Starts: Tuesday June 17th
Program Week Break: Tuesday June 30th - Friday July 4th
Program Ends - August 1st

*Please keep these dates in mind, you are required to attend all the above dates in order to participate in the program. You may be released from the program if you miss too many days!*

Is transportation provided?

Yes, we are able to provide transportation for youth who need it. We will have a designated pick up location for each Cohort. For LINC North, there will be a pick up location in San Rafael. For LINC South, there will be a pick up location in San Francisco.

Participant Info

First Name

Last Name

Preferred Name

Name you would like to be addressed by

Street Address

City

State

Zip Code

Birthdate

MM/DD/YYYY

Best phone number to reach you

Re-type phone number

Best email to reach you

Re-type email

Current High School

Grade starting in Fall 2025

High School Graduation Date

Have you applied to LINC before?

YesNo

Are you applying for LINC North or LINC South

LINC North (Marin, Contra Costa, Solano)LINC South (San Francisco, San Mateo, Alameda)

Tell us about yourself

Tell us a little bit about yourself. What are your hobbies?

How did you hear about LINC?

What's a new outdoor experience you would like to have?

What do you hope to gain from LINC?

References

Please provide a reference. A reference cannot be a family member or personal friend. References can include teachers, counselors, employers, youth workers, or other adults who know you well.

Reference First and Last Name

How do you know this person?

Reference's phone number

Reference's email

Optional Demographic Information

The Crissy Field Center is committed to providing opportunities to students who can benefit most from our programs. To help us better understand the needs of the families we serve and ensure equitable access, we kindly ask the below questions.

This information is completely confidential and will only be used to help us prioritize resources and design programs that are inclusive and accessible to all participants.

Race/Ethnicty

Gender

Pronouns

Languages Spoken At Home

Any other ways you identify that you want to share?

Do you have any siblings in Head Start Programs?

Are you or have you ever been in Foster Care?

Does anyone in your family receive MediCal?

Does you qualify for free/reduced lunch program at school?

Does your household live in public housing or receive housing vouchers?

Have you ever experienced homelessness?

Are you enrolled in a federal, state or local program that aids students from low-income families (e.g. GEAR UP, TRIO such as Upward Bound or others)?

Any other financial indicators you would like to share with us?

I understand that my application will only be considered if it is complete. I have informed at least one reference is listed in this application, and I have submitted my application before the deadline (Tuesday March 18th, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.)

By checking this box I agree to the statement above

Contact Information