Hayes Hitchens Scholarship

In the spirit of Hayes’ generosity, the Hitchens family created the Hayes Hitchens Scholarship Fund to honor Hayes’ mission to deliver the experience of a lifetime. Moondance is designed to inspire confidence, build lasting friendships, and foster a spirit of discovery in every teen who joins us. We understand that tuition is a significant investment, and it’s our hope that this scholarship fund helps make Moondance more accessible to teens seeking financial support.

Through this fund, we are grateful to continue providing meaningful, transformational experiences to students who might not otherwise have the opportunity. Applicants will be selected by a committee composed of Hayes’ family and close friends. Selected applicants will be displayed on the website along with what they hope to learn or take away from Moondance.

To apply for this scholarship:

Create a Campsite account.
Please contact us before submitting an enrollment request so we can make the scholarship application available on your Parent Dashboard.
Add contact information for two teachers under the References tab in the Forms section of the Parent Dashboard.
For questions about the application process, email admissions@moondanceadventures.com or call (800) 832-5229.

Scholarship selections for 2026 have already been finalized. Applications for 2027 will be live upon enrollment in August.

*Please note that donations are not eligible for tax deduction, as neither Moondance or the Hayes Hitchens Scholarship Fund are nonprofit organizations.

Discovery

Grades 6th-7th

First times stay with you forever, and our Discovery trips will give you an unforgettable introduction to outdoor adventure. For those with an appetite for the wild, or those who have never slept beneath the stars, these multi-sport adventures will introduce you to a lifetime of exploration.

Classic

Grades 7th-9th

From the golden coast, to the purple mountains majesty, expand your homeland on one of our Classic Trips. These expeditions are designed to show you vast beauty and adventure. Multi-sport trips take you climbing, rafting, backpacking, paddling and discovering the most stunning wildernesses in the land of the free.

Leadership

Grades 9th-12th

Leadership trips are crafted to hone your expedition skills in the most rugged, challenging and beautiful terrain we offer. One part wilderness immersion, one part leadership curriculum, these adventures are designed for those looking to increase their skills in the wild and in the world. Bring out your most confident and competent self on one of our Leadership trips.

Available

There are spaces available for both genders for the upcoming season.

Available for Guys

We are full for girls, but we have select spots for a boy.

Available for Girls

We are full for boys, but we have select spots for a girl.

Limited

Limited means a trip is either full for a certain gender, school, or hometown.

Waitlist

This trip is currently full and we are accepting students on a waitlist through enrollment request submissions. You may be enrolled in a trip and on another trip’s waitlist. There is no financial obligation to be placed on a waitlist, and you can be on as many waitlists as you would like.

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