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Summer Program Registration Open!

We know you have all been chomping at the bit to sign up for Ascend's summer programs. We are officially launched and have an exciting schedule planned for 2024. We have trips for all ages; youth 6-18, teen internships, adult stewardship and multi-generational/family trips. We have something for everyone, whether you're absolutely new to backpacking and hiking, or you're looking for a more immersive backcountry experience. Check out our Trip Description page for more details on each date we have planned. To apply, click here to access our digital registration form. Our deadline to apply is May 15! Both youth and adult day hikes are first-come, first-served. You can apply anytime before May 15 for our youth multi-day backpacking trips and those groups will be curated once we have all the applications, but those spaces are also limited due to wilderness permit group size restrictions. (Our Adult Autumn shoulder season trips registration window is open until August 15).

Call the office for any questions, 530-739-1177. See you on the trails!

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2024 Spring Break Day Camp - Better Than Ever

With such enthusiasm and support from kids, parents, and schools alike, Ascend Wilderness Experience's Spring Break Day Camp returns again this year for another AWEsome time! We are thrilled to offer a safe place for youth during Spring Break (April 1-5) at East Weaver Campground. The relief this day camp provides to working parents has been a solution for our community even more powerful than we expected. You can fill out an application here or drop by Ascend's office to pick up a printed copy from the box outside the office door (we're located next to White Wolf Gym on Forest Ave. in Weaverville).

This year's Spring Break Day Camp promises to outshine 2023's since we have a knowledge base from which to launch improvements to last year's successful program. Spring Break Day Camp is a way for kids to connect with nature, identify with their role in our environment, and learn organically, away from screens for a bit. They are educated about the wilderness in a fun, hands-on way, while having a great time playing and interacting with one another. Stewardship is always the backdrop for an Ascend Wilderness Experience. By building compassion for our surroundings, humans develop respect and appreciation for many things.

As an all-inclusive program, Ascend's Spring Break Day Camp provides everything a child needs to participate and be well nourished*. Donations are graciously accepted, but not required for enrollment.

*Thank you to our local business sponsor for their generous contribution to provide healthy meals and snacks: Trinity River Lumber Company in Weaverville, CA

Spring Break Day Camp Online Application

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Thank you for an INCREDIBLE 2023!

In wrapping up 2023, we are looking at the numbers and are blown away by Ascend's accomplishments this year - Ascend hosted 16 more days in wilderness than the previous year and served over twice as many youth!

This accomplishment is largely thanks to the launch of our very first Spring Break Day Camp (SBDC) in April 2023. This program offered outdoor education and adventurous day hikes to 60 youth, ages 5-14, during the week of spring break at no cost to families. SBDC also employed high school counselors during the week, providing adult mentorship and references as well as a source of income to teens during their time off from school.

Ascend wants to make sure to offer this excellent opportunity for youth in April of 2024!

During December, all donations to Ascend will go to supporting Spring Break Day Camp. Please consider including Ascend in your end of year giving!

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See you at the Christmas Bazaar!

Saturday, Dec. 2nd | Wvville Veteran's Hall | 9am-4pm

The Ascend booth will have raffle tickets available for a beautiful homemade quilt that will be raffled off at the end of the month!

We will also have our Ascend Bandanas available in 3 new colors as well as last year's favorites.

These bandanas are fashionable, useful, and make a great gift!

We can't wait to connect with our community in person!

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North State Giving Tuesday

Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving and a wonderful opportunity to support the causes that mean the most to you.

Maximize your giving to Ascend by donating through North State Giving Tuesday, where your gift will help Ascend become eligible for cash prizes available through this unique event.

We hope to match this past year’s success in 2024 and community contributions greatly influence our ability to do that.

Early Giving is open now!

To maximize your impact, plan your giving for the day of January 28th during the Power Hours of 11am-12pm, 3-4pm, and 7-8pm. The more gifts Ascend receives during these times, the bigger the portion of a $15,000 cash prize pool Ascend will receive!

Ascend is proud to serve communities in the north state and help make public trails accessible to everyone.