B-W: Alternative Summer Break 2012 - Hardwick, New Jersey

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
The focus of Alternative Summer Break 2012 is working with children with life-threatening illnesses. Specifically, the group will serve at Happiness is Camping in Hardwick, New Jersey, a free summer camp for kids with cancer and survivors. For additional information, following this link to their website.

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 $150.00. 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 26^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 $75 deposit by March 25^th. The deposit is non-refundable after April 23^rd. The balance is due by April 23^rd.

IMPORTANT DATES

Thursday, February 9^th	Informational Meeting Community Hour - Grindstone Room
Monday, February 20^th	Informational Meeting 9:15-10:00 p.m. – Sandstone 2
Thursday, March 1	*Applications due online by 5:00 p.m.
Week of March 12^th	Interviews
Week of March 19^th	Applicants informed of their status
Week of March 26^th	1^st pre-trip meeting
Monday, March 26^th	$75.00 deposit due
Week of April 2^nd	2^nd pre-trip meeting
Week of April 9^th	3^rd pre-trip meeting
Week of April 16^th	4^th pre-trip meeting
Monday, April 23^rd	$75.00 balance due
Week of April 23^rd	5^th pre-trip meeting
May 7-14^th	Alternative Summer Break!!!

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Questions about ASuB can be directed to:

Julie Ryans, Trip Leader – jryans10@mail.bw.edu
Brittany Broadus, Student Director – bbroadus@mail.bw.edu
Mila P. Cooper, OCO Director – mcooper@bw.edu

Or call the Office of Community Outreach at (440) 826-2403