Questions before you apply?

Base2Summit is for young adults who have been diagnosed with cancer and are currently between the ages of 18 and 39.

To attend, you’ll need to be finished with active treatment at least three months before the first day of Base2Summit. Some exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis if you are living with chronic or advanced cancer.

Nothing. Base2Summit is completely free to attend.

Our survivorship programs are all-inclusive, which means your airfare, transportation to and from the airport, lodging, food, activities, and gear are covered.

You may want to bring a little spending money, though. We usually head into town to explore the shops.

Great question.

Wellness starts with how we care for your body and your spirit. Meals are thoughtfully prepared, locally sourced and organic when possible, and designed to give you something delicious and different to try. Each day has an international food theme, and we’ll always take dietary restrictions into account. You will not go hungry.

Wellness also includes quiet moments to reflect. Each day begins with time to set your own private intention and ends with a chance to celebrate what you accomplished.

Adventure is about your attitude as much as the activity itself. You can expect moderate outdoor activities each day. Depending on the week, that may include hiking, biking, swimming, boating, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, rock wall climbing, sailing, or other outdoor experiences.

Our lodge and activities are in rural locations, so you should be prepared for uneven terrain and changing weather. We’ll support you along the way, and we encourage you to approach each experience with curiosity and an open mind.

Connection is about you and the community you’ll build during the week. You’ll be surrounded by people who have walked a similar road and understand parts of your experience that can be hard to explain.

We ask everyone to honor their own needs while also respecting the group as a whole. In the house, we live by a common code of respect for yourself and for each other.

When you apply, you’ll provide most of the information we need. We’ll also have a few additional questions for your oncologist and will need their consent.

After your application is tentatively approved, you’ll receive an invitation for your oncologist to complete the final forms. These forms must be completed by your primary oncology team and sent directly to us by email or fax.

The invitation will include specific instructions, timelines, and deadlines.

Please note: your spot in the house is not confirmed until we have those completed medical forms in our office.

Congratulations! Once you’re approved, our Travel Coordinator will reach out to help arrange your flight.

During the flight reservation process, we’ll ask for a credit card to keep on file. This would only be used if you cancel your trip for non-medical reasons and we are unable to recover the flight cost. We’ll share the full details in writing when you reach that step.

We prefer that participants fly, but we understand there may be special circumstances.

If you cannot fly for medical reasons, or if you live less than a two-hour drive from Northern Michigan, our Travel Coordinator will work with you to make sure you arrive at the house before the fun begins. CHSCF will reimburse you for gas after you arrive.

Please note that the only ground transportation we provide, outside of daily excursions, is transportation from the airport to the lodge and back. CHSCF does not cover luggage fees, so we encourage you to pack light. Laundry facilities will be available if you need them.