Vanguard Gap Year Calendar
The program begins on September 11, 2021, and ends on April 30, 2022.
| Dates | Event |
|---|---|
| 9/11/2021 | Arrival Day |
| Mid-September | Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Trip |
| 11/24 - 11/27 | Thanksgiving Break* |
| 12/12 - 1/2 | Christmas Break |
| End of February | International Immersion: Costa Rica |
| Early April | Urban Immersion: Chicago, IL |
| 4/30/2021 | Departure Day |
| 5/1/22 - 5/13/22 | Pre-Summer Break |
Dates to Know
Over Thanksgiving, Vanguards host their families at HoneyRock - they plan the activities, cook and serve the meal, and see to the smallest details. In the past, 100+ have gathered to celebrate the holiday together. Families to not only catch a glimpse into the Vanguard Year, but also spend quality time as individual families. It's a Thanksgiving you won't forget!
- September: Wilderness Trip to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
- February: Cross-Cultural Immersion Trip to Costa Rica
- March: Inner City Immersion Trip to Chicago
Breaks
- Three weeks at Christmas
- Two weeks in spring/pre-summer