FAQs
Discover everything you need to know about HYPE! From program details and application steps to participation requirements and benefits, find quick answers to help you join this transformative experience.
If you’re between 16 and 19-years-old, you can sign up for a trip. These age limits are based on the age you will be on the first day of the trip, so as long as you are within the range above by then, you are welcome to register.
YES! We encourage youth to bring their friends. However, youth need to be aware that even if they come with friends, they may be placed in different team. We encourage youth to make new friends with people when you come.
The maximum total number of youth per trip session is 50. Youth will be divided into smaller teams onsite.
YES! Parents who would like to come on the trip as Parent Leaders are invited. Click HERE for more information.
Yes. All participants regardless of home state or country are invited to attend. Be aware that ALL participants regardless of where they live are responsible for round trip transportation to and from the “gathering” airport in the U.S. Please be aware of immunization requirements from countries outside the U.S. or Canada.
You will need a passport for your international travel. If you don’t have a valid passport six months after you return home from your trip, you will NOT be able to participate in your trip. It is the responsibility of Parents and participants, prior to attending a HYPE experience, to have their valid passport with an expiration date no earlier than 6 months AFTER the return to their home country. Start the process early to avoid problems.
To register, you’ll need to provide the participant and parent full name, email address, phone number, and address. Participant t-shirt size and grade, is also asked. Once you have registered and paid the deposit, you will receive a checklist with instructions with additional information that we will need.
At the time of registration, you will also agree to the HYPE policies, which can be viewed HERE
Yes! Your $500 deposit will secure your spot for your HYPE experience. Spots are limited so be sure to secure your spot today! REGISTER HERE
Upon registration, you must pay a $500 deposit to secure your spot for your HYPE experience. These funds become non-refundable after January 30th, 2025. After January 30, ALL deposits become non-refundable.
Your $500 deposit is due at registration, a payment of $1500 is due by January 30, 2025 and the remaining trip balance is due by February 28, 2025. Registrations made after February 28th will need to be paid in full at the time of registration.
There are a number of things you can do to raise the money for your trip including side jobs, crowdfunding or selling products. For more ideas, details, suggestions and ways that HYPE can support you in your efforts to raise the necessary funds for your experience, click HERE.