Step 1 of 5 – Family Information

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Family Information

Parent/Caregiver Name(Required)

First Last

Primary Phone Number(Required)

Primary Email Address(Required)

Additional Parent/Caregiver Name (optional)

First Last

Additional Parent/Caregiver Email

Additional Parent/Caregiver Phone

Teen(s) Enrolling

Please list each teen who will be attending Branches.

Teen's Name(Required)

First Last

Teen's Current Age(Required)

Teen's Date of Birth

MM slash DD slash YYYY

Teen's grade or year (if applicable)

Any additional teens or siblings enrolling? Please list names and ages.

Getting to Know Your Teen

How would you describe your teen's temperament and personality?

What are your teen's current interests, passions, or curiosities?

Are there areas where your teen is already exploring or developing a skill?

What would feel like a good experience of Branches for your teen?

Mentor & Vocation Interests

Branches connects teens with adults practicing meaningful crafts, trades, and vocations. Which of these areas would your teen be interested to explore? (Select any that apply.)

Areas of interest

Gardening & growing food

Carpentry & building

Art (drawing, painting, illustration)

Photography

Writing & journalism

Music (performance, composition, audio)

Entrepreneurship & business

Naturalist work (animals, ecology, outdoors)

Mechanics & repair

Cooking & food preparation

Other (please share below)

Other interests or specific vocations your teen is drawn to

Belonging & Contribution

Branches is built on the idea that teens grow best in real community alongside trusted adults, with opportunities to belong and contribute meaningfully.

How does your teen engage with new groups or unfamiliar settings?

Does your teen have experience contributing in a group or community context? (volunteering, leadership, family work, etc.)

What tends to energize your teen? What tends to drain them?

About the Screen-Free Environment

Branches is intentionally screen-free during our time together. This helps create the kind of focused, relationship-rich environment where real conversation and shared work happen.

How does your teen feel about a screen-free environment?

They are open to it

It may take some adjustment

I’m not sure yet

Partnering & Communication

How does your teen prefer to communicate when they are struggling, overwhelmed, or unsure?

What do you think your teen most needs from the adults around them right now?

What kind of partnership are you hoping for between Branches and your family this year?

Are you comfortable being communicated with directly if questions or challenges arise about your teen?

Yes

Yes, with a heads up first

Not sure yet, let’s talk about it

Health & Considerations

Allergies, medications, or medical needs we should know about

Anything else we should be aware of to support your teen safely and comfortably

Anything Else?

Every family is different. If there is anything we should know that we have not asked about, please share.

Is there anything else you would like us to know as we begin this time together?

Thank you for taking the time to share about your family. We read each response with care as we welcome your teen into Branches. Our hope is that this becomes a place where your teen belongs, contributes, and grows into the adult they are becoming.