B-W: Alternative Summer Break 2010 - Lewes, Delaware & Atlanta, Georgia

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What is Alternative Break?

Alternative Break is an intense service experience during one of B-W's breaks. It is an opportunity to serve with fellow B-W students, make new friends, make a difference, and travel to another part of the country and even the world. The focus on Alternative Break trips is direct service, reflection and education.

The Issues
There will be two trips for Alternative Summer Break 2010. One trip will focus on environmental issues in Lewes, Delaware and serve at Camp Henlopen State Park, part of the Delaware State Park. The second trip will focus on children's issues in Atlanta, Georgia and serve at a number of sites such as the Atlanta Children's Shelter, the Atlanta Day Shelter for Women and Children, and CEASE (Center to End Adolescent Sexual Exploitation).

Commitment
Being an Alternative Break participant requires time, energy and commitment. Participants agree to invest time and energy in order to make this experience a success. Participants must attend all ASuB events including group meetings before, during and after the trip. If you miss pre-trip group meetings, you may be replaced.

Expectations
The top priority of this trip is to participate in direct service projects. Each participant can expect to experience the community and culture of the city or region in which they will serve. Moreover, participants are expected to have an open mind, willingness to learn and have new experiences. Participants are also expected to have fun!

Cost
The cost of ASuB is $200.00. It covers all expenses for the trip except food for travel days, personal purchases or souvenirs, and social events as determined by the group (i.e., sight seeing).

Pre-Trip Preparation
Participants must attend all pre-trip meetings (approximately five). These weekly meetings will begin the week of March 29^th.

Alcohol/Drug Free Policy
Alternative Break trips are alcohol and drug free. No alcohol is to be consumed, whether participants are legally of age or not. Individuals who are found to be consuming alcohol will be sent home at their expense. The B-W College Code of Conduct applies while on this trip.

Non-refundable Payment Policy
All students participating in ASuB must pay a $100 deposit by March 26^th. The deposit is non-refundable after April 20^th. The balance is due by April 19^th.

IMPORTANT DATES

Tuesday, February 9^th	Informational Meetings Community Hour – Student Life Center 9:15-10:00 P.M. – Student Life Center
Friday, February 26^th	*Applications due online by 5:00 p.m.
Week of March 15^th	Interviews
Week of March 22^nd	Applicants informed of their status
Week of March 29^th	1^st pre-trip meeting
Friday, March 26^th	$100.00 deposit due
Week of April 5^th	2^nd pre-trip meeting
Week of April 12^th	3^rd pre-trip meeting
Week of April 19^th	4^th pre-trip meeting
	$100.00 balance due
Week of April 26^th	5^th pre-trip meeting
Week of May 10^th	Alternative Summer Break!!!

Questions about ASuB can be directed to:

Samantha Robinson, Delaware Trip Leader – smrobins@mail.bw.edu
Laura Schwartz, Atlanta Trip Leader - lschwart@mail.bw.edu
Michael Johnson, Student Director – mdjohnso@mail.bw.edu
Mila P. Cooper, OCO Director – mcooper@bw.edu

Or call the Office of Community Outreach at (440) 826-2301