What is the Alternative Break Program?

The Alternative Break Program is an organization that provides students the chance to exchange their fall and spring break vacations for an unforgettable service-learning experience. Clemson is a chapter member of the national Break Away organization.

Where has ABP been?

• Spring Break 2006: Gulfport, MS, March 18-22
• Summer 2006: Gulfport, MS, May 15-28
• Fall Break 2006: Columbia, SC, November 4-6
• Spring Break 2007: Philadelphia, PA, March 17-25

Where is ABP going?

• Fall 2007: Greenville, S.C.
• Spring 2008: Washington, D.C.
• Spring 2008: New Orleans, L.A.

What are students saying?

My overall impression of the trip was very positive. On Wednesday morning during our last leg of work, a number of us were already making mental plans to return sometime next summer. I brought back the feeling with me to Spartanburg and spent the weekend sharing stories and reprioritizing that which I appreciate. - Annie Zeiler, ABP Spring Break 2006

The [Alternative Break] Program has this weekend, as well as in the past, made a huge impact on my sense of cultural awareness and my knowledge of the social issues that affect the members of our society. I plan on being involved with this program for as long as possible due to the quality of people involved with all aspects of the program. I cannot express my thanks enough to ABP and all of the youth, staff, and volunteers at [the Department of Juvenile Justice] for giving me the chance to experience one of the best weekends of my life in college. - Jon Luttrell, ABP Fall Break 2006

How can YOU get involved?

1. Become a Student Leader
2. Become a Student Trip Team Member
3. Become a Staff/Faculty Trip Team Member
4. Become a Supporter
5. Become a Sponsor