Montana Gap Programs

Name: Montana Gap Programs
Brand: VISIONS Service Adventures
SKU: 263677
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)

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Location

United States of America

Length

4 - 12 weeks

Program Tags

Adventure Travel After College Conservation Cultural Immersion Hands-On Learning Internships Jobs Medical Post-High School Wilderness Work Exchanges +1

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Program Details

Activities

Animal Viewing Backpacking Camping

Timeframe

Fall Spring

Housing

Cabin Lodge Tent

Primary Language

English

Age Min.

Age Max

Pricing

Starting Price

14350

Price Details

Tuition includes:
- All meals and lodging
- Backpacking tents, backpacks, and pads
- Guided activities
- Wilderness first responder course

Not included in tuition:
- Medical insurance
- Personal clothing and gear

What's Included

Accommodation Activities Some Equipment Meals

What's Not Included

Airfare Travel Insurance

Last Updated: Nov 15, 2022

Last Reviewed: Jan 21, 2021

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About Program

VISIONS Montana Gap programs provide students with an educational and professional leg up as well as a fun and fulfilling alternative to virtual classrooms. Based on a historic Montana ranch, participants will volunteer with organic farmers, earn a Wilderness First Responder certification and dig deep into sustainability issues.

Immerse yourself in the Western way of life while discovering broad perspectives and new opportunities. Connect to the land in profound ways by learning about sustainable development practices, farming and ranching, permaculture, and wilderness skills. Develop newfound interests and build a kit of skills and certifications outside of the norm. Learn about the history of the West and how the global issues and challenges of today interconnect with rural values and realities. VISIONS Gap provides a “Big Sky” view of this modern era and some natural, creative solutions for living in harmony with each other and the natural world.

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Gap students smile in front of red barn before the start of the Montana Roots Gap Program.

Visions participant helps treat a buffalo hide.

Visions participants backpacking in Montana

Fall Gap participant visits a ranch with goats.

Red barn at the Visions Ranch in Bozeman Montana

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Diversity & Inclusion

BIPOC Support

VISIONS has always sought to facilitate respect for the commonalities and differences between people. We do this by working together on shared goals (engagement), group “Circle” meetings (communication), and community-building (connection). At all levels of our organization—from administration to summer leaders, local partners and teen volunteers— we seek diversity of backgrounds, lifestyles, LGBTQIA+ identities, heritage and interests.

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Impact

Sustainability

VISIONS mission is To live in harmony with ourselves, each other and the natural world. We believe that a connection to the natural world is fundamental if we are going to live in balance with it. Materialism, excess, and self-focus are not the VISIONS way. We live simply, we pack simply, we are cognizant of the resources we use, and we strive to bring as much as we can into greater harmony with the natural world.

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Ethical Impact

While divisiveness often makes headlines, a more subtle story is that many people are working hard to build bridges and find common ground. VISIONS does not push an agenda and we are regularly reminded that people from diverse political backgrounds are inspired by our mission and our work.

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Program Highlights

Wilderness First Responder Certificate
Backpacking in Montana Wilderness
Train in Permaculture
Volunteer on Sustainable Agriculture Projects
Learn about Land and Wildlife Conservation

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I went into the Montana Roots Gap Program hoping to learn about the world around me and ways that I can contribute to give back. As it turned out, I ended up learning about sustainable practices and we focused a lot of time learning about ecosystems. It was all very interesting and inspired me to want to live better! We met a lot of guest speakers who shared their knowledge with us and we got to partake in unique activities that I otherwise would not have had the chance to! One of the best parts of the program became apparent by the end - I had met so many awesome people and became friends with the other students. We were like our own little family.

I really enjoyed the outdoor adventure components, like the backpacking trip and other hikes. Getting out to enjoy nature in responsible ways was really a highlight. We also took a course to get Wilderness First Responder and CPR certifications, which is never a bad thing to have under your belt.

This program gave me the opportunity to live life for a while in a manner that I had never experienced before. It was a challenge at first, but soon became part of my everyday routine. It was an eye opener and I couldn't be more thankful for all that I'd learned and experienced.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?

Sometimes things don't work out as great as we expect but it's our own responsibility to make the most of those moments. You get out of life what you put into it, and the same thing applies here. My advice is to always make the most of any situation, as there is always a light and a dark side. Focus on the light and you'll never go wrong. Be engaging!

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About VISIONS Service Adventures

We believe that stepping outside of ourselves and encountering new perspectives fosters profound and positive change. We know that students who engage in meaningful service work in new environments gain exceptional insight—it’s been our program model for more than three decades. Our teen participants settle into the daily life of the host community...