Gap Year
Gap Year is an increasingly popular option with BHS students. Most of the students interested in Gap Year choose to apply to college during their senior year and then defer for a year in order to engage in their Gap Year program. BHS Guidance Department is proud to offer Gap Year Fair in winter. Below are some of the resources to consider while researching your Gap Year programs. Please contact Lenny Libenzon, BHS College Counselor, if you have any questions.
American Gap Year Association: The American Gap Association is a 501(c)3 nonprofit accreditation and standards-setting organization for Gap Years that is recognized as such by the US Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission. It advances the field of Gap Years by collaboratively pioneering research on its benefits, as well as serving as an information and advocacy hub for university admissions personnel and educational counselors.
USA Gap Year Fairs: Help BHS stage a wonderful Gap Year Fair each year and profiles a broad range of Gap Year Programs.
Teen Life: The leading source for Summer Programs, Gap Year Programs, Community Service, and more. In addition, Summer program listing is available here.
City Year: City Year is a nonprofit organization that unites young people of all backgrounds for a year of full-time service, giving them the skills and opportunities to change the world. As tutors, mentors and role models, these diverse young leaders help children stay in school and on track, and transform schools and communities. City Year is a proud member of AmeriCorps. This program is free and may provide a stipend for participants.
WWOOF-USA publishes a Host Farm Directory that lists 2,053 organic (USDA certification not required) farms and gardens across the country (including Hawaii, the US Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico). Any organic farm, community or garden project in the United States that would like to host visitors can participate in the program. Generally, WWOOFers spend half a day on farms and receive educational opportunities, room and board from their hosts. This is an educational and cultural exchange program and hosts do not offer stipends or other monetary compensation to WWOOFers.
*Gap Year coordinators: please note that we are unable to list any individual Gap Year programs beyond what is listed below.
American Gap Year Association: The American Gap Association is a 501(c)3 nonprofit accreditation and standards-setting organization for Gap Years that is recognized as such by the US Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission. It advances the field of Gap Years by collaboratively pioneering research on its benefits, as well as serving as an information and advocacy hub for university admissions personnel and educational counselors.
USA Gap Year Fairs: Help BHS stage a wonderful Gap Year Fair each year and profiles a broad range of Gap Year Programs.
Teen Life: The leading source for Summer Programs, Gap Year Programs, Community Service, and more. In addition, Summer program listing is available here.
City Year: City Year is a nonprofit organization that unites young people of all backgrounds for a year of full-time service, giving them the skills and opportunities to change the world. As tutors, mentors and role models, these diverse young leaders help children stay in school and on track, and transform schools and communities. City Year is a proud member of AmeriCorps. This program is free and may provide a stipend for participants.
WWOOF-USA publishes a Host Farm Directory that lists 2,053 organic (USDA certification not required) farms and gardens across the country (including Hawaii, the US Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico). Any organic farm, community or garden project in the United States that would like to host visitors can participate in the program. Generally, WWOOFers spend half a day on farms and receive educational opportunities, room and board from their hosts. This is an educational and cultural exchange program and hosts do not offer stipends or other monetary compensation to WWOOFers.
*Gap Year coordinators: please note that we are unable to list any individual Gap Year programs beyond what is listed below.