Alternative Break Programs in '15-'16

Contact Information

Alternative Break Program

Contact Details

abp@jmu.edu

Description

The CS-L Alternative Break Program (ABP) was recognized by Break Away as the fifth largest program in the nation with a total of 44 trips, 518 JMU students, and 44 faculty and staff learning partners. Trips were offered at Thanksgiving, Winter, Spring and May breaks and on weekends. These JMU service teams partnered with 41 different communities in the US, Caribbean and Central and South America

Involvement

Involves Students, Involves Participants External to JMU

Scope

International Scope

Date

Academic Year AY '15-'16

Frequency

Ongoing (Currently in existence, year round)

Areas of Engagement

Community Engagement, Engaged Learning

Format

Community Service

On/Off campus

Off campus