GAP YEAR BASE CAMP SURVEY for parents or guardians
WELCOME! We are so excited that someone you care about is considering a gap experience.  We are here to make it the best year possible! There are so many options and logistics to consider. This survey is designed to help you articulate your desires for your student, so that we can focus on relevant programs and to help find great options for you. Take your time and feel free to share your goals and vision for the upcoming year for your student. If you're not sure of an answer, don't worry at all. We are here to help and inspire. It's our job!

Gap Year Base Camp and its staff are proud to work with people of all orientations, abilities, ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, marital status, nationality, race, religion, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status. We believe that the very truest essence of a gap year experience is one of inclusivity.
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Email *
Name: *
Gender of participant
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Phone number and is texting OK?
Age of participant
When do you desire a gap experience for your student and for how long? Example: Fall 2021 for the year *
What language(s) have they studied and for how long? *
Are they interested in learning a language? Which one?
My student is in.... *
What best describes your student?
Of the following, which is the most important to you for your student? *
What outcome are you hoping for your student to gain from the gap year? *
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Which of the following best describes your student? Choose all that apply. *
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Current school and grade/year *
If not in school or are beyond this stage of your life, what are you doing now and why are you considering time away? *
Has your student traveled outside the United States? If yes, where? *
PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS AS HONESTLY AS POSSIBLE FOR YOUR STUDENT, WITHOUT IMPOSING YOUR OWN DESIRES. Do they enjoy camping and nature? *
Do they enjoy physical activities and being pushed physically? For example, hiking, skiing, backpacking, cycling, running or trekking? *
Please share their favorite hobbies and interests. *
Have they travelled in developing countries? For how long? *
What past experiences, jobs, or projects have they truly loved that might be something to pursue further. *
Have they had any meaningful volunteer experience? Did they enjoy it? If not, why not? Be honest! There are no wrong answers! *
What is YOUR level of comfort with foreign travel? *
What areas of the world do you think might be of interest. *
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Feel free to add a more detailed answer about where they might want to go. And keep in mind that they can go to many different places!
What is their ideal environment?
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How long would like for the gap experience to last?
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What is your budget for your Gap Experience? Be specific.
What types of programs are you considering?
Would they prefer to live in a home stay with a family, in a dorm, hostel or volunteer guesthouse, or some other setting?
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Are they willing and able to travel alone or would they rather be with a group of peers?
Would they like to be a part of a fully supported program that takes care of every aspect of your experience and offers a curriculum and trip leaders or would you prefer to do your own thing and find your own adventure?
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Which of these topics are of interest?
What are their strengths?
What scares you, as a parent, about a gap year experience?
Do they have any physical, medical or psychological conditions for which they have been treated that require medication?
Is there any other additional informational that you would like to include?
Thank you for completing this survey! Once we receive your questionnaire we will be in touch and will begin the process! What is the best way to connect?
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