Alternative School Break Club

The total budget for all ASB trips for one academic year averages between $30,000-$40,000 depending on the number of trips. ASB is a student organization that receives a substantial amount of funding from the Student Government Association. In addition, ASB receives financial support from the Landis Community Outreach Center. Through the generous contributions of these organizations, the total cost per participant is reduced.

For the 2009-2010 school year, the average cost per participant is $200 in addition to the required $150 trip deposit. Participants have most of the academic year to conduct individual, team and all-ASB fundraisers to reduce the participant rate. ASB members have until the week before Spring Break to complete fundraising efforts before each participant is expected to cover remaining expenses.

Fundraising 2009-2010

• Lafayette vs. Lehigh t-shirt sales
• Candy Sale
• Salsa Fundraiser
• Bagel Sale on Homecoming

In Addition to Club Fundraisers, each team is encouraged to come up with fundraising ideas. Almost 75% of all club participants fundraised the entire cost of their trip in the 2008-2009 school year.

In Addition, 2010 holds a new and exciting contribution, which will help aid in each members trip cost.

The Lafayette College Alternative School Break Club would like to send a sincere thanks to our anonymous donor, whose substantial contribution to the club will greatly help in the cost to students participating in the club.

The donor program is set up so that each member will be matched up to $100 dollars for any fundraising that is done throughout the year.

The $10,000 donation by our anonymous donor has made this program possible, and the Alternative School Break Club is thankful for the generosity.