TESTIMONIALS

BASIC ELIGIBILITY


We accept new participants during our spring enrollment period. Applicants must be between 8 and 10 years old and must have a parent who is currently or recently in prison or jail. Attending summer camp is the entry point to Project Avary.


The application process begins with a brief phone intake interview. Parents or caregivers are encouraged to initiate the enrollment process, as are teachers, counselors, or social workers. All applications must include an interview with a non-family member who has direct knowledge of the child’s behavior and needs. Space is limited and early applications are encouraged.


To be eligible, a child must:

  • Have an immediate family member who is either currently or recently incarcerated.  
  • Be between the ages of 8 and 10.
  • Have at least one adult who can support the child through the application process. This includes filling out forms, making sure the child is packed and ready for camp, and gets to our van pick-up spot on time.
  • Lives in Marin, San Francisco, Alameda, or Contra Costa counties.

The fact that we all share that one thing in common, makes it comfortable, and a place you can open up and feel like you can belong."

 - AVARY Jr. Counselor



To start the process please download the form below and fill it out to best of your ability.  Once completed email or fax it to info@projectavary.org 415-382-8946.  After we receive the completed form we will contact you by phone for a short intake interview, which should take 10-15 minutes.  Any information given to us is confidential and will only be seen by authorized Avary staff.


We recommend informing the family or caretaker about the program and why you think Avary would be a good fit for their child.  However, please be aware that normally we receive twice as many applicants as available spaces, so please encourage families to complete the application process as quickly as possible.

Download referral application here  Referral Application