Welcome!

And thank you for your interest in The Dorothy Stang Center & the NDNU's Bonner Leader Alternative Spring Break in the Blue  Mountains of Jamaica. This year we will be heading to the mountain community of Hagly Gap, Jamaica. We will fly out of San Francisco International Airport on Friday, March, 5th (and into Kingston, Jamaica) and return to SFO on Sunday, March 14th, 2010 (actual time in Jamaica will be Saturday March 6th through Saturday, March 13th, 2010). The cost to all NDNU attendees will be a non-refundable $100 due with applications. All applications must be returned to the Dorothy Stang Center (Kane 9) by February 1st or emailed to: dsc@ndnu.edu. All non-excepted applicant's deposits will be returned to them. Please direct all questions to: Eli Latimerlo, co-Director of The Dorothy Stang Center or Deja Kono, Sr Intern of the NDNU Bonners at 650.267.1569 or dejakono@yahoo.com. Please see below for the application and information that you will need about this year's trip.

Hope to see you there! Dorothy Vive!

p.s. All attendees must have a valid Passport.

Information for Alternative Spring Break Applications (please complete if you are interested in joining us)

Blue Mountain Project Service Learning Trip Handbook - Required reading for everyone interested in attending NDNU's Bonner Leader Alternative Spring Break. This comprehensive document details the mission and vision of the Blue Mountain Project as well as specifics on the history, environment, culture, cuisine, and socio-economics of Jamaica and Hagley Gap.

Blue Mountain Project Application - NDNU's Alternative Spring Break Service Learning Program in Jamaica Application.

Information for Alternative Spring Break Attendees (please complete once you have been notified that you will be joining us)

Blue Mountain Project Volunteer Agreement - To be completed by all Alternative Spring Break Attendees and outlines expectations for program participant, cultural norms in Jamaica, and the Blue Mountain Project's commitments.

NDNU Community Engagement Liability Waiver - To be completed by all participants. This documents limits NDNU's liability in the event of an emergency.

Blue Mountain Project Liability Wiaver - To be completed by all participants. This document limits the Blue Mountain Project's liability in the event of an emergency.

Blue Mountain Project Service Learning Program Registration - To be completed by all participants. This document details your preferences for housing, dietary needs, and what engagement experience you would like to have (education, pre-med, construction, etc.)

Blue Mountain Project Packing List - List of suggested items to pack for one week service learning immersion trip to Hagley Gap, Jamaica.

Blue Mountain Project Donations Wishlist - Wondering what you can bring (other than your open mind and commitment to engagement, that is) that will make a difference in the lives of the inhabitants of Hagley Gap? This document lists materials needed by the community of Hagley Gap.