Ingenuity Year
Profile last updated: Apr 25, 2021
Vitals
- GYA Accredited Since: Unaccredited by the GYA. Please see the Standards for more information.
- COVID-19 Plans: In-person only
- Enrolling:
Yes - App Deadline: Aug 15, 2021
- Next Available Departure? Sep, 2021
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Mission Statement:
Ingenuity Year is a gap year program for non-conventional thinkers aged 17-21 to explore global problems on a local level while working on a set of skills for problem-solving that will lay a firm foundation for success in college.
- Level of Independence/Supervision (mouse-over for definition):
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Attachments
Program Locations
Typical Itinerary
Week 1 - Orientation
Week 2 - Canoeing the St. Croix River
Week 3 - Introduction to Climate Change and Projects
Week 4 - Introduction to Farming and Agriculture
Weeks 5 & 6 - Expeditions to the Common Ground Fair and Castle Island
Week 7 - Work on Projects and Prepare for Student-led Expedition
Week 8 - Student-led Expedition
Week 9 - Final Work on Climate Projects and Capstone Project
Week 10 - Capstone Presentations and Next Transitions
Peer Reviews
Program Details
- Program Starts: Fall, Spring
- Program Duration: Semester
- Program Cost: 16500
- Program Financial Aid: