Vanguard Gap Year Calendar
The program begins on September 12, 2020, and ends on May 1, 2021.
| Dates | Event |
|---|---|
| 9/12/2020 | Arrival Day |
| Mid-September | Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Trip |
| 11/25 - 11/29 | Thanksgiving Break* |
| 12/12-1/3 | Christmas Breaks |
| End of February | International Immersion: Costa Rica |
| Early April | Urban Immersion: Chicago, IL |
| 5/1/2021 | Departure Day |
| 5/2/21 - 5/14/21 | 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