Alternative Breaks: the growth of an

emerging phenomenon

Amy Schellenbaum

72,000

Students in Alternative Breaks

35,000

75,000

65,000

55,000

45,000

2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

Year

Number

Laura Hatchman

“…communicate with them in a meaningful way.”

$100-$300 $1,200

Alternative Break

Typical trip$0

$200

$400

$600

$800

$1,000

$1,200

$1,400

Average Cost

Average Cost

75%26%

$175-$200/ student

22% volunteered

Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics

74% through one org.

Education groups