Alternative Break Financial Assistance Trip for Student Group

Alternative Break crews vary between 6-15+ students. Supervision during the project will be provided by our experienced project hosts. AHS offers Alternative Breaks for both student groups (minimum of 6) and new in 2024, we are offering one Alternative Break that is open for individual students to join from any college or university!

American Hiking Society’s Alternative Break financial assistance grants your school group the opportunity to participate in a 2024 Alternative Break. If selected, your group will participate in a week-long service trip that provides leadership training, team-building opportunities, outdoor skills instruction from leaders in the field, and critical conservation work to a park or forest in need.

Alternative Break financial assistance is need-based. All are encouraged to apply, but priority will be given to groups that have historically faced barriers to accessing outdoor programing.

The financial assistance includes:

• 1-week indoor lodging
• $750 Group food stipend
• Up to $3,000 Group travel stipend (or $300/person for 10 people)
• Support for Trip Gear Needs
• Gregory backpacks for each participant (up to 10)
• Long-sleeved shirt
• Training and project supervision from experienced park staff
• Logistical support and meal planning guidance