Spring Service Experiences
Spring break ASE programs provide an immersive service and learning experience, led by trained student Peer Leaders. Each ASE involves service alongside community partners, purposeful reflection, and new experiences. Spring break ASE programs typically take place within one day’s drive of Boone.
Sign Up Information
The ASE Spring Interest form will open Monday, November 3. Once you complete an interest form, our staff will send you an email to confirm your placement on a program (or waitlist) and provide instructions for paying your $225 program fee.
Sign-up Period
November 3 – February 2
(or until all programs have filled)
Cost
The cost for participation in a spring program is $225. The program fee covers transportation, lodging, and all meals during the program.
Students who need additional financial support to participate can complete the Leigh Lane Scholarship application, which is open November 3 – 16.
Spring programs
March 8 – 14, 2025
Seaside Sustainability
Peer Leaders: Avery Belote and McKenzie Heald
For a week, the Seaside Sustainability program will be giving back to the Earth by volunteering with the Nature Conservancy. We will be cleaning up and preserving the beautiful beaches as well as the animal habitats of Nags Head Woods Preserve! Nags Head Woods was designated a National Natural Landmark in 1974, and protecting its unique habitats was one of the Conservancy’s first priorities in North Carolina.
The Elephant Sanctuary
Peer Leaders: Megan Prosser and Georgia Roney
Join us as we volunteer at the nations largest natural habitat refuge for retired elephants. We will be working to help paint walls, gather food, and other exciting hands-on services. You will get first-hand experience learning about captive and wild elephants!
Restoration & Exploration at the Coast
Peer Leaders: Hailey Studdard and Reagan Norman
Come join us as we care for and explore a 66,306-acre wildlife refuge. This coastal park is part of the National Fish and Wildlife Service and encompasses a few of our crucial barrier islands. Our program allows students to be part of the work that goes into preserving wildlife refuges, which play a key role in our environment.
Youth Outreach
Peer Leaders: Anna Bradford and Maggie Lewis
Work alongside Murphy-Harpst, an independent not-for-profit organization committed to meeting the needs of abused and neglected young people through residential treatment, placements in specialized foster care, and community programs that serve at-risk youth and their families. They’re committed to servicing all children regardless of sex, race, color, or creed, and whose needs can be addressed and treated within the scope of program services.