Trek Epic
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- GYA Accredited Since: Unaccredited by the GYA. Please see the Standards for more information.
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Enrolling:
Yes - Mission Statement:
Trek Epic is an inner and outer JOURNEY, DISCOVER your CORE GIFTS, ways to bring them into the WORLD, new PEOPLE, distant LANDSCAPES where epic walking ADVENTURES provide both a LAUNCH toward your INDIVIDUALIZED or Self-Guided gap year experience and a CAPSTONE to celebrate what you have LEARNED and prepare you to implement the INTENSIONS you have committed to for your FUTURE.
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Typical Itinerary
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Departure from USA | Arrival and Orientation | Breakfast 8:00am, 9:00am departure, adventure walk, arrival at next destination 4:30pm, rest, 1-hour evening group, dinner | ||||
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Breakfast 8:00am, 9:00am departure, adventure walk, arrival at next destination 4:30pm, rest, 1-hour evening group, dinner | Breakfast 8:00am, 9:00am departure, adventure walk, arrival at next destination 4:30pm, rest, 1-hour evening group, dinner | Rest Day! Workshop 10:00-4:00 with Lunch and Dinner | Breakfast 8:00am, 9:00am departure, adventure walk, arrival at next destination 4:30pm, rest, 1-hour evening group, dinner | Breakfast 8:00am, 9:00am departure, adventure walk, arrival at next destination 4:30pm, rest, 1-hour evening group, dinner | Breakfast 8:00am, 9:00am departure, adventure walk, arrival at next destination 4:30pm, rest, 1-hour evening group celebration | Departure day, assistance transitioning to individual destinations. |
Trek Epic offers Gap Year counseling, planning and mentoring for students who want a more self-guided approach to their experience. This may include recommendations for any number of program options, as well as one of our 10-Day Treks. The 10-Day trek provides either a "Launch" or "Capstone" experience for students. Each of our walking adventures are uniquely facilitated to help students explore more of who they are and what they have to offer the world around them! Additionally, we provide Pilgrimages as an option for parents and older adults.
2024 Gap Year Treks:
May 2nd - 11th - The Alentejo Coast, Portugal - Fisherman’s Trail
September 19th -28th - The Wicklow Way, Dublin, Ireland
Program Outcomes
- Gap Year participants begin with a 10-Day "Launch" Trek
- Trekkers engage in college and career life planning, utilizing the Greenwood 120 Assessment and Core Gift Discovery Process
- Participants take part in a Self Selected Independent Experience chosen based on their interests, options Worldwide
- Throughout their Independent Experience students receive mentoring and support
- Trekkers take their next steps by joining a 10-Day Advanced or "Capstone" trek as a final phase of their Gap Year
Knowing their PURPOSE and Core Gifts helps emerging young adults to accurately identify significant aspects of who they are, this discovery can form the foundation from which they make important decisions related to self, family, work, learning and community. Being acknowledged for their gifts by others also helps to strengthen their ability to feel good about themselves, and tells them that they have a value to their community and an important contribution to make in the world. Trek Epic is designed for nothing short of these outcomes as our trekkers walk into the future on a more purposeful path.
Program Details
- Program Starts: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
- Program Duration: Less than 2 months, Semester, Yearlong
- Typical Program Cost: Sponsored, $1,950.00
- Program Financial Aid: Yes
- Other Financial Aid Details:
Trek Epic is a non profit 501(c)(3) corporation. As such, our programs are partially sponsored through the generosity of our donors. Additional scholarships available upon request based on need.
Staff Training and Certification
Trek Epic was founded in 2011 by Andrew Bryan, educational consultant, and Leslie Johnson. Our 10 day trek program and gap year have been developed through the experience of guiding numerous treks and the invaluable input and insight among those who count themselves a part of the Trek Epic community! Our facilitation is informed by the work of Bruce Anderson and the Core Gift Institute.