Program, Free Time, and Other Information

Program, Free Time, and Other Information

Where is the program taking place this year?
Tampa, Florida

Why are we going to Tampa?
Tampa is home to a diverse population that has experienced dramatic change in the past 10 years. With the transformation of the city, the success of its sports teams, and its reputation as a popular vacation destination for young adults and families alike, the socio-economic and environmental issues Tampa battles go virtually unknown. The poverty level has risen as high as 25.7% amongst some its minority populations and over 10% of households (over 40,000 families) in the city do not have enough food to eat on a daily basis. Tampa is also threatened by pollution and waste which significantly impacts local wildlife, beaches, and swamplands.

What are the dates of the program?
March 15 – 22, 2009

Where will we stay?
We will be staying at a place called Camp Cedar Kirk. Camp accommodations i.e. – cabins with bathrooms, communal dining hall, and camp activities – swimming, sports, etc. The camp is about 30 minutes outside of Tampa.

What will the food be like?
All food will be kosher. Most meals will be vegetarian.

Who will we be working with?
We will be working with Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay and the Tampa Bay Watch. [Note: Please do not contact these organizations directly.]

What does a typical schedule of a day look like? How much will we work?
Wake up
Breakfast
Work site
Lunch
Work site
Reflection/debrief of work
Dinner
Evening Activity

What happens on Shabbat?
Shabbat is observed as a community beginning at sunset on Friday and lasting until sunset on Saturday. There are many options ranging from traditional prayer to yoga to drum circles. No work project is scheduled on Saturday but students may be creative in designing Shabbat to reflect their interests.

March 11, 2010 \| Contact Us \| Site Map
Be a Campus Entrepreneur Do you have an entrepreneurial spirit, acting boldly in the face of convention and resource limitations to enhance student life and deliver real social value? Be a Peer-Network Intern Do you want to become a campus leader, influence your peers, and help affect positive change on campus and in other students’ lives?
+ Apply Now + Participating Campuses + Training + Partners + Advisors + CEI Alternative Break Our Partners: Print Page Email Page Digg It del.icio.us eCards	Home > Entrepreneurs > CEI Alternative Break > Program, Free Time, and Other Information Program, Free Time, and Other Information Where is the program taking place this year? Tampa, Florida Why are we going to Tampa? Tampa is home to a diverse population that has experienced dramatic change in the past 10 years. With the transformation of the city, the success of its sports teams, and its reputation as a popular vacation destination for young adults and families alike, the socio-economic and environmental issues Tampa battles go virtually unknown. The poverty level has risen as high as 25.7% amongst some its minority populations and over 10% of households (over 40,000 families) in the city do not have enough food to eat on a daily basis. Tampa is also threatened by pollution and waste which significantly impacts local wildlife, beaches, and swamplands. What are the dates of the program? March 15 – 22, 2009 Where will we stay? We will be staying at a place called Camp Cedar Kirk. Camp accommodations i.e. – cabins with bathrooms, communal dining hall, and camp activities – swimming, sports, etc. The camp is about 30 minutes outside of Tampa. What will the food be like? All food will be kosher. Most meals will be vegetarian. Who will we be working with? We will be working with Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay and the Tampa Bay Watch. [Note: Please do not contact these organizations directly.] What does a typical schedule of a day look like? How much will we work? Wake up Breakfast Work site Lunch Work site Reflection/debrief of work Dinner Evening Activity What happens on Shabbat? Shabbat is observed as a community beginning at sunset on Friday and lasting until sunset on Saturday. There are many options ranging from traditional prayer to yoga to drum circles. No work project is scheduled on Saturday but students may be creative in designing Shabbat to reflect their interests.