Category: Volunteers

There are three important crew leader meetings prior to our trip.

New Adult Volunteer Meeting – This meeting is for first time adults who are joining the trip.  The topics covered will include expectations of our adults, how we accomplish JLASPs goals, ideas on how to get the most our of the youth and some little tips that we have found make all the difference.  There will be a review of the Week at ASP, but this time from the adult crew leader perspective.

Young Adult Meeting – This is a meeting just for our Young Adult crew leaders.  A YA is someone who graduated high school at least one year ago but is not yet 25 years old.  Most of our young adults have participated with JLASP in the past.  We will discuss the expectations and responsibilities of our YAs as well as some of the differences between this role and that of a youth or adult.   There will be discussions of potential scenarios and a forum on how to be a good role model.

All Leader PreTrip Meeting – This will be the last time the center leadership teams will be together before the ASP week.  This meeting is for all adult and young adult crew leaders.  We will discuss finances, travel and vehicle logistics, accommodations, and any new policy or procedures.  The group will then break out into centers where the center leaders can discuss and review any specifics for their group.

The number of adult volunteers signed up for the trip dictate the number of youth we are able to take.  Based on that number, we will be instituting a waiting list for any additional youth who are interested in attending this year.

• If you are an adult or college student, we welcome you to register.
• If you are a youth whose parent is also going on the trip, we welcome you to register.
• If you are a youth who has attended one of the first orientation sessions or has already spoken with us, and are not registered, please register immediately.
• All other youth are encouraged to sign up and will be placed on the waiting list in the order in which you submit your registration.

We continue to look for additional adults to go on the trip and often registered youth need to drop out, so there is the possibility of coming off the waiting list.  Should this not be the case, a full refund will be given.

All new and returning ASP youth volunteers and at least one parent are required to attend one of these sessions. This meeting will review pertinent information regarding Jesse Lee ASP’s plans, standards and rules. The goal is to ensure that all leaders, volunteers and their parents share the same understanding when it comes to the program’s expectations.

If you have not already done so, at this meeting you will be expected to sign up for the required activities (basic, ramp, car wash).  So please bring your calendar.

There are 12 meetings to choose from and the dates and times are listed below.  The meetings will take place in either the Sanctuary or the Carriage House.  Please use the button to sign up for one of the sessions. If you have any questions regarding this meeting, please contact Deb Ahle at 203-240-1864.

Sign Up for Volunteer & Parent Meeting

Online Sign Ups

Signups for all activities are online. When signing up, please keep some things in mind:

1. In order to sign up, the system requires that you use the same UNIQUE email that you used to register for ASP. Please make sure you are consistent.
2. Within 24 hours of signing up, you will be sent an email asking you to “opt-in” to the system for text messages. This is required by Sign-Up Genius to allow us to send you reminders via text message. If you do not opt-in, reminders will go to your email.
3. If necessary, the same link can be used to make changes up to 48 hours before your scheduled activity. Once into Sign-Up Genius, it will prompt you to input an email address. It will then send you an email with instructions on how to make the change. This is to prevent someone else from making a change to your selection.
4. If you determine within 48 hours of an event that you are unable to attend a session that you have signed up, please reach out to the contact person for that activity.

Signups for all activities are online. When signing up, please keep some things in mind:

1. In order to sign up, the system requires that you use the same UNIQUE email that you used to register for ASP. Please make sure you are consistent.
2. Within 24 hours of signing up, you will be sent an email asking you to “opt-in” to the system for text messages. This is required by Sign-Up Genius to allow us to send you reminders via text message. If you do not opt-in, reminders will go to your email.
3. If necessary, the same link can be used to make changes up to 48 hours before your scheduled activity. Once into Sign-Up Genius, it will prompt you to input an email address. It will then send you an email with instructions on how to make the change. This is to prevent someone else from making a change to your selection.
4. If you determine within 48 hours of an event that you are unable to attend a session that you have signed up, please reach out to the contact person for that activity.

Youth registration for ASP 2026 has closed.  

If you are an adult or college student please contact Sandy Carpenter (sandycarp@comcast.net) to receive the link to register. 

If you are a youth whose parent is also interested in going on the trip, please contact us to discuss the possibility of attending.

Cancellations & Refunds

The last day to withdraw from the program and be eligible for a full refund is March 1st. Cancellations that occur between March 2nd and June 12th will receive a partial refund. There will be no refunds issued after June 12th.

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Registration is done online. You will need to have all of your information handy before you start, including: personal data, emergency contacts, medical history (including tetanus shot date), insurance information and credit card/banking details.

The registration must be completed with the actual participant (youth or adult) present. Some sections require the person attending the trip – not their parent/guardian – to read and personally acknowledge important rules and expectations.