Eco-Gap Programs at EcoVillage Ithaca
Vitals
- GYA Accredited Since: Unaccredited by the GYA. Please see the Standards for more information.
- COVID-19 Plans:
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- Enrolling:
- App Deadline:
- Next Available Departure? Sep, 2024
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Mission Statement:
Eco-Gap provides an opportunity for young people to explore their talents and develop leadership skills in order to work for positive change in a complex world while living in a community of people dedicated to a vision of justice and sustainability.
- Level of Independence/Supervision (mouse-over for definition):
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Attachments
Program Locations
Typical Itinerary
Our Fall Immersion Program operates on an established daily and weekly calendar that includes morning and afternoon discussions, workshops and field trips, meals at specific times of the day, and designated free time for group members.
Our Spring/Summer Internship Program offers a more flexible schedule that will be determined between the participant and program staff at the time of acceptance.
Peer Reviews
Program Details
- Program Starts: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Program Duration: Less than 2 months, Semester
- Program Cost: variable
- Program Financial Aid: Yes
- Other Financial Aid Details:
Scholarship assistance as available. We strive for equal access.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Knowledge of ecovillages, in US and international
- Basic organic farming knowledge and experience
- Cooking for large groups
- Understanding of energy efficient building
- Basic building skills and experience
- Connection to nature
- Connections made between local living and global climate change
- Understanding of personal health and well-being
- Communication and Leadership skills
- Stress management
Staff Training and Certification
Liz Walker - founder of EcoVillage Ithaca, Director of LEARN@EcoVillage, Eco-Gap Program Director, author
See website for up to date staff information please