Therapeutic Gap Experience

Gap years or semesters are becoming increasingly more common as our young adults begin to make the difficult transition to young adulthood. Families often know that their student is not prepared for the rigor, stress, and maturity needed for a traditional college experience. Traditional gap year programs can be an option, but are often not the best stepping stone for emerging adults.

Pure Life Adventure offers an alternative to a traditional gap program. We offer the cultural, adventure, and leadership experience of a gap program with the added benefit of strong, research based, therapeutic support. Young adults often struggle with anxiety, isolation, fear of failure, and executive functioning issues during their early years of adulthood. Pure Life supports young people as they develop the skills and strategies needed to navigate this difficult time.

Our two to three month program integrates adventure activities (surfing, rafting, and backpacking) with cognitive behavioral therapy which help our students overcome challenges and build a ‘tool box’ for difficult times. In addition, we provide students with opportunities for cultural immersion, community service, and nationally recognized adventure certifications. Through this novel, nature based approach, we prepare young adults for the challenges they will face as they conquer college, career, and independence.

For more information and to learn more, please contact Carrie Weatherhead, Director of Admissions, at 617-605-5827 or by visiting our contact page.