Re: Alternative Spring Breaks

Deb -

My first recommendation would be Break Away: The Alternative Break Connection. 
Break Away is a national nonprofit organization based in Tallahassee, Florida 
that trains students to create "active citizens" through their alternative 
break programs. They offer site leader trainings at individual universities in 
the fall and alternative break citizenship schools during the summer to train 
leaders of alternative break programs. They offer a significant number of 
resources and technical assistance by becoming a chapter member. You can visit 
www.alternativebreaks.org for more info. 
A second thought would be to contact other universities who run alternative 
break programs, however, I caution you because many schools run what is 
equivalent to a volunteer vacation. While these volunteer experiences are still 
important, an alternative break can become a life-changing experience just like 
a service-learning course/experience. Let me know if you need further 
information!

Jason E. Camis
Center for Urban Affairs
Michigan State University
1801 West Main Street
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 353-9555
jcamis@alternativebreaks.org

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On Tue, 01 Oct 2002 13:43:09 -0400, Deb Mohlenhoff <dmohlen@ithaca.edu> wrote:

> Hello everyone!
> 
> Our student service organizations are gearing up to
> plan their Alternative Spring Breaks already!  Believe it or
> not, spring is in the air when it comes to this topic!
> 
> We are seeking some resources on this project, as well
> as reputable agencies that would assist the students in
> planning spring breaks trips.
> 
> Anyone have any ideas?  Thanks in advance!
> 
> Deb
> 
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> Deborah Mohlenhoff
> Coordinator of Community Service and Leadership Development
> Campus Center and Activities
> 319 Egbert Hall · Ithaca College
> Ithaca, NY  14850
> http://www.ithaca.edu/volunteer
> Phone 607.274.1380  · Fax 607.274.1725 · AIM name Debiano71
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