Break Thru Adventures
What is BTA? * Mission Statement. * How to Apply? * Become a Leader. * Contact
Over the past 8 years, University of Hawaii at Hilo Service Learning office has sponsored a program called Break Thru Adventures where groups of students travel to different islands in the State and serve the local communities in various ways. Typically each site comprises of 12 students including two student coordinators.
The entire group leaves on the first Saturday of Spring Break and returns one week later.
Spring Break will be March 20 - 27, 2010.
(Picture: Kauai Mahaulepuhu Taro Fields)
What is BTA?
Break Thru Adventures (BTA) is an eco-service program that supports students, staff, and faculty volunteering throughout the Hawaiian Islands in a drug and alcohol-free setting. Students get the opportunity to experience another island's unique environment and culture through volunteer work. The program runs through the entire UH Hilo Spring Break.
While on the neighboring islands, BTA members volunteer with agencies and organizations such as: The Nature Conservancy, The National and State Park Systems, National Wildlife Refuges, and other environmental non-profit organizations.
BTA is a great way for students to learn about Hawaii's unique environment and community while at the same time, working to preserve and protect it.
BTA's Mission Statement
The mission of BTA is to offer a drug and alcohol-free Service Learning project to the diverse poplulation of UH Hilo. To promote empowered citizenship, environmental sustainability, and an appreciation for the Hawaiian culture.
Think You Can Hack It?
BTA recruits student volunteers who are interested in working hard, getting dirty and having fun. Students are expected to work for four of the seven days they are on the island. Days are long and the work is physical. Accommodations are often rustic. BTA is not your traditional sit on the beach and drink Mai-Tais' Spring Break. For those who are committed to a non-traditional Spring Break, the rewards are numerous.
How to Apply
Applications are in Campus Center 316. Fill it out and return it to CC 316. The earlier you apply, the better your chances of getting your preferred island choice. Island locations change annually so contact the Student Services Corps for current offerings.
Deadlines to apply:
BTA Leader: October 30, 2009
BTA Participant: TBD in December or January (outer islands), February (Big Island locations)
How to become a BTA Leader
BTA Leader Qualifications & Responsibilities
BTA Leader Application (Deadline is October 30, 2009)
BTA Leadership Survey (Must be completed after the filling out the Leadership Application. If not application will not be accepted.)
Contact Us:
BTA Coordinators: Keala Barnett & Kamuela Bannister
Office: Campus Center 316
Phone: (808) 974-7381
Email: break@hawaii.edu