Information Regarding the 2026-2027 AB Winter Break Trip

Volunteer with Open Arms (Increasing Medically Tailored Food Accessibility) and Junior Achievement North (Working with youth on financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship)

Learn about food access, nutrition, and community support systems

Work directly alongside local nonprofit organizations

Lodge at an urban retreat center where you share meals and conversations with community partners

Travel with a small group of 6-8 KU students

Explore the Twin City area

Approximately 8 hours from Lawrence

Focus on environmental sustainability and animal welfare

Hands-on service opportunities

Outdoor-focused experience

Camping or similar lodging accommodations

Travel with a larger student group

Approximately 10 hours from Lawrence

Final details coming soon

$295 per participant

The participation fee helps cover:

Transportation

Lodging

Meals

Program expenses

Scholarships Available: We never want finances to be the reason someone cannot participate. Funding opportunities include:

Alternative Breaks scholarships

External scholarships such as KU Honors Program funding

Other campus and external scholarship opportunities

Build meaningful relationships with fellow KU students

“I met my wife on an alt break” - Tom Hung, participated in three Alternative Breaks trips from 2013-2015

Learn about social and environmental issues firsthand

Engage in direct service with community organizations

Open to all KU students, no experience necessary

Create lasting memories during winter break

“Volunteering on behalf of Alternative Breaks was an amazing experience. Not only did I make some great friends, but I also had the opportunity to serve the community and see first-hand the positive impacts of volunteerism. This experience helped me realize my passion for volunteering and serving the community around me.” - Alexandra Vander Pol, A 2024 Spring Participant that worked with Open Arms