Alternative Spring Break

Spend your spring break making a difference!

For the 2012 Alternative Spring Break (ASB) season, SCA and American Eagle Outfitters will engage 120 students from colleges across the country in meaningful hands-on conservation service at two of our most environmentally challenged national parks: Everglades National Park and Joshua Tree National Park.

For one-week in March, you’re invited to spend spring break 2012 addressing climate and environmental issues related to water quality, habitat loss, endangered species and restoration of changing ecosystems.

To Apply: (see application details below)

• Email us your location and date choice, resume and an essay on why you want to participate in Alternative Spring Break (no more than 1 page). Send to admissions@thesca.org.

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ASB Sponsor

2012 Program Dates and Locations

Joshua Tree National Park, California

• Track 1: March 11--17
• Track 2: March 25--30

Everglades National Park, Florida

• Track 1: March 4--10
• Track 2: March 18--24

Program Details

• Each ASB session is one week long. There are two sessions at each location.
• There will be 30 college students at each session.
• SCA will cover travel expenses, transportation to/from airport, and food and transportation during the week.
• You will need to bring personal gear and work with an SCA representative to book your travel.
• The week generally involves a day of orientation and safety, following by 3 intensive work days and one educational fun day, plus travel days.

Application Details

• College students from across the country are encouraged to apply
• Application deadline is Feb 10, 2012
• Please email us your location and date choice, resume and an essay on why you want to participate in Alternative Spring Break and email it to admissions@thesca.org with subject line "Alternative Spring Break." Please limit your essay to a maximum of 1 page.
• For more information or questions, contact SCA's recruiting team at admissions@thesca.org

Alternative Spring Break Programs: Making an impact

ASB March 2011 Florida National Scenic Trail