WHY A GAP YEAR?


You want something more.


An adventure that brings clarity to your goals and ignites passion & purpose.


You've made it to Gap Year Basecamp, let's chart your future.


The Best Year of Your Life

Starts Here.

For the same price as my regular Gap Year Consulting package you can experience a summer of adventure in Europe! Join me in Brussels for ten days of intense and fun travel training and then begin your own European adventure with your new friends and continued support!


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WELCOME TO GAP YEAR BASE CAMP


Gap Year Base Camp is a personalized gap year consulting service. We thoughtfully craft each part of your journey to create unique, unparalleled experiences that will give you the confidence, initiative, and leadership skills you need to excel in college and beyond. We offer:


COUNSELING, CONSULTING, ADVISING

PLANNING

SUPPORT THROUGHOUT YOUR TRAVELS

GAP YEAR TRAINING TRIPS

RESUME AND PORTFOLIO SERVICES


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“My sole goal was to experience humankind & see where I might fit in. Vague, but vital to a well-lived life.

Mission accomplished. ”

Jackson

“My gap year cracked my life wide open.”

Bette

“I've over-achieved all my life. This year, my 'gap' year, was the first time that it felt truly meaningful.”

Maya

A GAP YEAR IS NOT A YEAR OFF...


It’s a year of calculated self exploration and personal achievement. We believe that a Gap Year experience is a fundamental part of a well rounded education. It’s a healthy reset after 12 years of desk learning, and studies show that students who take a gap year are more engaged and better prepared for their college studies or whatever comes next. In fact, many colleges now encourage their students to participate in a gap year and offer incentives.


Students with an understanding of the world, how it really works, and how they fit in will have a confidence and sense of purpose that positions them on the leading edge of potential jobs and opportunities. They will also have a sense of awe and wonder for this beautiful planet we all call home and how their life will impact it.


Nothing creates this confidence like a gap year.


Interested in planning a gap year? 

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We want to know your needs so that we can provide the perfect gap experience. Let us know what you want and we’ll do our best to help. 

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VOLUNTEER  ๏ปฟ

Do you want to share your gifts and reap the rewards of making a real connection that will last a lifetime? We help you volunteer responsibly. 

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WILDERNESS

Nature will transform you & will gift you the purest antidote to stress available. A wilderness expedition will reveal your highest self. Let's choose the right one!

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THE ARTS & CULTURE

Travel for the sake of travel. To learn, to grow and to see with new eyes is a worthy goal. You will be a better person after meeting the world. And you'll better understand how to live in it!

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The Basecamp Blog

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