Trips
To be a participant on one of our trips, join our page on Knight Connect, fill out our Participant Interest Form and then attend Lottery Knight! At Lottery Knight, you will get to learn about all the trips being offered for that semester, talk to the trip leaders, and sign up for a trip. Our selection process is through a randomized lottery. Once your name is called, you are able to select which trip you want to go on.
We require a $100 deposit to secure your spot on a trip. If the trip you wanted is completely full by the time your name is called, you can sign up as an alternate, choose a different trip, or receive your $100 deposit back that night. After the selection process, you will have your first meeting with your ABP Trip Leader(s) and your fellow participants that night!
Please see our FAQ page for specific questions about trip costs, duration, payment, etc.
2021-2022
ABP Spring Showcase
Student Union Atrium
Jan. 12, 2022
Coordinator: Sabrina Beckwith
Join us on Wednesday, January 12th to learn more about the week-long service experiences we're offering during Spring Break 2022. The ABP Spring Showcase will highlight our upcoming spring break experiences in great detail for those interested in participating in a UCF Alternative Break Experience. Come out to learn more about ABP and our upcoming experiences! We will also have free merch and Huey Magoo's at the event!
ABP Spring Hangout
Student Union room 224, Egmont Key
Jan. 20, 2022
Coordinators: Sabrina Beckwith & Luciana Banquero
Join us on Thursday, January 20th to learn more about the week-long service experiences we're offering during Spring Break 2022. The ABP Spring Hangout will highlight our upcoming spring break experiences in great detail for those interested in participating in a UCF Alternative Break Experience, while getting to meet our coordinators that will lead these experiences. Come out to learn more about ABP! We will also have free merch and Smoothie King at the event!
Power in Pride: Campus Pride in Charlotte, NC - ABP Spring Break Service Experience
Charlotte, NC
Mar. 6th, 2022 - Mar. 12th, 2022
Coordinators: Dheeraj Lalwani and Maeher Sukhija
Social Issue: LGBTQ+ Awareness
"Power in Pride: Campus Pride in Charlotte, NC" is an Alternative Break Program Spring Break Experience focusing on LGBTQ+ Awareness. During our experience, we will be partnering with Campus Pride in Charlotte, NC. During this experience, our team will participate in discussions about the LGBTQ+ community, focusing on the importance of safe spaces for college students and increasing awareness about current conditions around the country. In partnership with Campus Pride, our team will also aid in the development of a new program that allows LGBTQ+ professionals to connect with one another, providing assistance when searching for a job. We hope that you join us on this amazing experience for Spring Break 2022!
Partnership Against Domestic Violence: Break the Chain, Amplify Voices - ABP Spring Break Service Experience
Atlanta, GA
Mar. 6th, 2022 - Mar. 12th, 2022
Coordinator: Bach Tran
Social Issue: Domestic Violence Awareness
"Partnership Against Domestic Violence: Break the Chain, Amplify Voices" is an Alternative Break Program Spring Break Experience focusing on Domestic Violence Awareness. During our experience, we will be partnering with Partnership Against Domestic Violence in Atlanta, GA. During this experience, Participants will learn about current policies, risk assessment, signs of domestic violence, and how to support PADV clients. Additionally, participants will engage in service work to restock the shelter and assist around the premises. We hope that you join us on this amazing experience for Spring Break 2022!
Sustainability Through Trail Building: Cumberland Trail Conference - ABP Spring Break Service Experience
Pikeville, TN
Mar. 6th, 2022 - Mar. 12th, 2022
Coordinator: Theo Heffner
Social Issue: Environmental Awareness
"Sustainability Through Trail Building: Cumberland Trail Conference" is an Alternative Break Program Spring Break Experience focusing on Environmental Awareness. During our experience, we will be partnering with Cumberland Trails Conference in collaboration with Cumberland Trail State Scenic Park in Pikeville, TN. During this experience, participants will learn about the planning that goes into building a trail meant for recreation while minimizing environmental effects. Additionally, participants will engage in education about the environment, history, geology, flora and fauna along the Cumberland Trail. We hope that you join us on this amazing experience for Spring Break 2022!
Searching for Justice through Non-Violence in Selma - ABP Spring Break Service Experience
Selma, AL
Mar. 6th, 2022 - Mar. 12th, 2022
Coordinator: D’errica Jackson
Social Issue: Civil Rights
"Searching for Justice through Non-Violence in Selma" is an Alternative Break Program Spring Break Experience focusing on Civil Rights. During our experience, we will be partnering with Selma Center of Non-violence, Truth, and Reconciliation in Selma, AL. During this experience, our team will participate in a number of service activities, including clothing closet organization and garden upkeep. We will also participate in trainings and discussions on non-violence, restorative justice, and Civil Rights History. We hope that you join us on this amazing experience for Spring Break 2022!
Putting Ability 1st
Community Partners: Ability 1st
Tallahassee, FL
Dec. 12, 2021 - Dec. 18, 2021
Coordinator: Alesia Lokshina
Social Issues: Empowering the Independence of People with Disabilities
During this trip, we will be volunteering with Ability 1st, which is a community-based organization empowering people with disabilities to take charge of their lives and guide their own destinies. We will assist with building wheelchair accessible ramps and collaborate with a high school program for kids with disabilities.
Taking Action Against Hunger & Homelessness
Community Partners: Southwest Ecumenical Emergency Assistance Center (SWEEAC) & Gateway Center
Atlanta, GA
Dec. 12, 2021 - Dec. 18, 2021
Coordinator: Giovanna Ballerini & D'errica Jackson
Social Issues: Hunger & Houselessness
SWEEAC provides emergency assistance to those going through food insecurity. Gateway Center is a program that helps people on their journey to be self-sufficient. We will be working with SWEEAC and Gateway Center to prepare toys, food, and other resources for community members during the holiday season.
Revitalizing New Orleans
Community Partners: Youth Rebuilding New Orleans & The Acorn Farm
New Orleans, LA
Dec. 12, 2021 - Dec. 18, 2021
Coordinator: Dheeraj Lalwani
Social Issues: Humanitarian Relief & Sustainability
For our ABP Trip, we will be addressing two vital community issues: Humanitarian relief and sustainability. By volunteering first-hand with two renowned New Orleans community organizations, we will engage in work on community farming land that increases access to food for underserved populations, and serving to revitalize damaged community infrastructure. Our team will perform carpentry work, building, and painting with YRNO; and our team will be planting crops, harvesting fruits from trees, grooming/manicuring land with The Acorn Farm.
Vero Beach Conservation
Community Partners: Indian River County Conservation Program
Vero Beach, FL
Dec. 12, 2021 - Dec. 18, 2021
Coordinator: Theo Heffner & Bach Tran
Social Issues: Environmental Awareness
The Indian River County Conservation Program protects endangered and rare ecosystems with the aim of groundwater quality as well as flood and biodiversity protection. Participants on our trip will work on the preservation of an endangered species of mint native to Florida, invasive plant removal, and park improvements. We will also be volunteering with St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park and staying in their bunkhouse for the duration of the trip.
Bring Hope Home: Immigrant Rights in Central Florida
Community Partners: Hope CommUnity Center
Apopka, FL
Jan. 15, 2022 - Jan. 16, 2022
Coordinator: Maeher Sukhjia & Theo Heffner
Social Issues: Immigrant Rights
Hope CommUnity Center is a service-learning community dedicated to helping the Central Florida immigrant and working communities through education, advocacy and spiritual growth. We will be engaging in farmwork to better understand the conditions of many members of the farmworker community, and have discussions around themes such as the immigration system, root causes of migration and community leadership. We will also be staying with host families to further learn about their experiences and stories by stepping into it for a night.
2020-2021
There are no Veteran's weekend trips for the 2019-2020 year.
Supporting the Homeless and Building Relationships
Community Partners: SafeHouse Outreach/International Rescue Committee/Gateway Center
Atlanta, GA
Dec. 12, 2019 - Dec. 18, 2019
Coordinator: Christopher Feltner
Social Issues: Homelessness & Refugee Resettlement
Students will provide assistance to Safehouse Outreach, a homelessness support organization in Atlanta, GA. The organization develops relationships with members of the homeless population to build trust and give resources to individuals with the goal of aiding them to move off of the street.
Let’s Serve New Orleans
Community Partner: Network New Orleans
New Orleans. LA,
Dec. 12, 2019 - Dec. 18, 2019
Coordinator: Natalya Reid
Social Issues: Homelessness & Food Access
For this trip we will be traveling to New Orleans, Louisiana to help combat homelessness. We will be working with NetWork New Orleans Volunteers. Our projects will include home rebuilding, assisting local homeless shelters, and serving food to the homeless. We will also spend Sunday as our free day to explore the rich Louisiana culture.
Bridging Independence: Working with Different Abilities in Tallahassee
Community Partner: Ability 1st
Tallahesse, FL
Dec. 12, 2019 - Dec. 18, 2019
Coordinator: Danielle Mapp & Chelsey Ameda
Social Issue: Different Abilities
Ability 1st offers support services, advocacy and information to empower people with disabilities to live independently. We will be building accessibility ramps and assisting with group activities.
Water for Knowledge and Soil for Experience: Disaster Relief for Puerto Rico
Community Partner: All Hands and Hearts
Yabucoa, Puerto Rico
Dec. 29, 2019 - Jan. 4, 2020
Coordinators: Angeliki Papari-Kosiori & Alyssa Heiden
Social Issue: Disaster Relief
We will be travelling to Yabucoa municipality and staying in the Martorell neighborhood. Our team will focus on roof repair of flat, one-story cement roofs, critical repair of windows and doors to guard against the elements and mold sanitization. The volunteers will be provided with 3 meals a day for 5 days and we will also have a free activity day on New Years. Meals are not provided during free days but the school building that will accomodate us has a refrigerator and a small kitchen where we can store our own food.
Beautifying Vero’s Public Lands
Community Partner: IRC Conservation
Vero Beach, FL
Jan. 18, 2020 - Jan. 20, 2020
Coordinators: Eric Roth
Social Issue: Environmental Awareness
For this trip, we will be going to Vero Beach, FL in collaboration with IRC Conservation, to volunteer and learn firsthand about environmental activism in coastal Florida. We will be volunteering with IRC Conservation, an organization which manages all public lands in Indian River County, Florida. We will be performing a variety of different duties based on what projects are most critical at the time of our trip.
Promoting Health and Dignity in At-Risk Communities
Atlanta Harm Reduction Coalition
Atlanta, Georgia
Mar. 8th, 2020 - Mar. 14th, 2020
Coordinator: Alyssa Heiden
Social Issue: Health
For this trip we will be traveling to Atlanta, Georgia to help with harm reduction. We will be working with Atlanta Harm Reduction Coalition. Our projects will include community outreach, community cleanups, and serving food to the community. We will also spend Friday, our free day, to explore Atlanta and will most likely go to the Martin Luther King museum.
Education, Coffee, and Community
Coopsarapiqui
Sarapiqui, Costa Rica
Mar. 8th, 2020 - Mar. 14th, 2020
Coordinators: Chris Feltner & Angeliki Papari-Kosiori
Social Issues: Education and Environment
Students will be traveling to Sarapiqui, Costa Rica to work with rural schools, directly serving the needs of students. We will be completing projects (painting, gardening, assisting etc.) in a local school and we will also paint the San Miguel Community Center. We will learn about the impact of climate change in Costa Rica and will bring into our reflections the influence of global economy and economic justice in this country. Lastly, we will spend Friday as our free day to explore and learn the story and process of Costa Rican coffee, the importance of sustainable farms as well as visit zero-waste artisans around the neighborhood of Sarapiqui.
Beautifying and restoring the Streets of New Orleans
NetWork New Orleans
New Orleans, Louisiana
Mar. 8th, 2020 - Mar. 14th, 2020
Coordinator: Danielle Mapp
Social Issue: Humanitarian Relief
This trip is only for students in the Lead Scholars Academy. Students will be beautifying and restoring the streets of New Orleans. We will be working with NetWork New Orleans Volunteers which connects volunteers to a variety of social issues and projects around the world. We will be partnering with local communities to support continued revitalization and improve neighborhoods. Our service projects include park beautification and planting, community center beautification, neighborhood canvassing and surveying, and home rebuilding and construction. We will also have a free day where we will be exploring the rich Louisiana culture and history.
Eco-Adventure and Marine Debris Removal
Team OCEAN
Florida Keys, Florida
Mar. 8th, 2020 - Mar. 14th, 2020
Coordinator: Eric Roth
Social Issue: Environmental Awareness
ABP will be partnering with the UCF Outdoor Adventure Center for a week-long trip throughout the Florida Keys and Dry Tortugas National Park! This trip will have a few differences than other ABP trips due to this partnership. Volunteers will spend two days of our trip volunteering with Team OCEAN at the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary doing marine debris cleanup. The rest of this trip will be activities facilitated by Outdoor Adventure, like kayaking, snorkeling, and exploring Dry Tortugas. Accommodations will be tent camping, and sign-ups will be hosted through Outdoor Adventure! Sign up here: https://rwc.sdes.ucf.edu/programs/outdoor-adventure/trips/