Social Issue: Youth Development, LGBT Youth, Youth Experiencing Housing Instability, & Youth Leadership

Date: February 25-March 3, 2024

Cost: $400 (includes transportation, lodging, t-shirt, service fee, and food)

Register here: Link

This non-profit organization works to serve communities facing social isolation or health challenges such as youth experiencing housing instability, LGBTQ+ youth, and youth affected by HIV/AIDS. Participants will get the opportunity to help them get ready for camp, a place that is a second home for many of our campers, by doing projects that include: small construction, painting, organizing, program prep and facility and grounds maintenance.

Expected service: making kits (fidget kits, friendship bracelet kits, etc), programming materials for the counsellors in the summer, organizing donations.

Alternative Spartan Breaks provides accessible, quality service opportunities, education about social issues, and exposure to diverse cultures and communities to promote the active citizenship of Michigan State University students.

Since 1991, Alternative Spartan Breaks has provided Spartans with quality service experiences around the country and the world. Modeled after the Citizenship Schools in the 1960's, Spartans are educated on a wide range of social issues as well as our 8 components before attending their experience. Through education and service it is our hope that our Breakers continue to give back to their communities and become community collaborators.

As an organization, ASB would like to express gratitude for the commitment of our Spring Weeklong Site Leaders. As such we are offering a $50 stipend as a token of our appreciation for the dedication put into serving this position. This stipend works to acknowledge and support the efforts of our site leaders to foster a collaborative and rewarding environment. Amounts correlate to different duties the Site Leader must complete. If all are completed, the full $50 stipend will be granted.