Therapeutic Gap Experience

Starting Your Gap Year Strong

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 people often struggle with anxiety, isolation, fear of failure, and executive functioning issues during their late teenage years and early years of adulthood. Pure Life supports young people as they develop the skills and strategies needed to navigate this difficult time.

Our 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 people for the challenges they will face as they conquer academics, career, social challenges, and independence.

For more information and to learn more, please contact our admissions team at (801) 896 9490 or by visiting our contact page.

“At the end of my senior year, I know that I wouldn’t succeed at college if I didn’t do some self-discovery and learn how to live with my anxiety in a healthy way. Pure Life was the best place to go to start my gap year because I got to work on myself and my mental health in the mountains, rivers, and oceans of Costa Rica.
I got to backpack, surf, raft, cook, and learn Spanish; and also have therapy and work on my well-being. Pure Life… allows you to grow while being in an incredible and unique environment.”

Pure Life Alumni – Summer 2018

A Sample Semester at Pure Life

Therapeutic Gap Year Semester - Week 1 - Surfing

Week 1

Surfing

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Therapeutic Gap Year Semester - Week 2 - Rafting

Week 2

Rafting

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Therapeutic Gap Year Semester - Week 3 - Backpacking and Cultural Homestay

Week 3

Backpacking and Cultural Homestay

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Therapeutic Gap Year Semester - Week 4 - Wilderness First Aid Certification

Week 4

Wilderness First Aid Certification

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Therapeutic Gap Year Semester - Week 5 - Surfing

Week 5

Surfing

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Therapeutic Gap Year Semester - Week 6 - Rafting

Week 6

Rafting

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Therapeutic Gap Year Semester - Week 7 - Backpacking and Community Service

Week 7

Backpacking and Community Service

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Therapeutic Gap Year Semester - Week 8 - Technical Ropes and Rescue Certification

Week 8

Technical Ropes and Rescue Certification

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Therapeutic Gap Year Semester - Week 9 - Surfing

Week 9

Surfing

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Therapeutic Gap Year Semester - Week 10 - Rafting

Week 10

Rafting

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Therapeutic Gap Year Semester - Week 11 - Multi Activity Hiking Adventure

Week 11

Multi Activity Hiking Adventure

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Therapeutic Gap Year Semester - Week 12 - Multi Activity Hiking Adventure

Week 12

Multi Activity Hiking Adventure

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Therapeutic Gap Year Semester - Week 13 - Surfing

Week 13

Surfing

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Therapeutic Gap Year Semester - Week 14 - Rafting

Week 14

Rafting

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Therapeutic Gap Year Semester - Week 15 - Swift Water Rescue Certification

Week 15

Swift Water Rescue Certification

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Experience Your Gap Year With Pure Life

Have you been seeking that opportunity to step back from the grind of life? Do you feel overworked with school? Ever thought about taking a break from your formal education, career, and social life? Maybe you’re seeking some clarity on what you’re supposed to do for a career? Maybe you just graduated high school and are looking for a memorable life experience? Perhaps you’re experiencing emotional and social struggles? An adventure gap year program might be the experience you need.

Did You Know Individuals Who Engage In A Gap Year…

Graduate from college faster…

Graduate with a higher GPA…

Gain a greater understanding and maturity for life…

Are much happier in their careers after the fact…

Have improved mental health…

Have more focus on what to do with life…

Gap Years Are For Everyone!

Typically, gap year programs are for young adults who feel overworked, seek deeper meaning, strive to experience college with more focus, who might be struggling emotionally and socially in life, or who needs a little direction and maturity. 

 An adventure gap year program can help you gain meaning and clarity on what experiences you want to have, what skills you would like to gain and improve, or put you in that position where you ask yourself “Who do I want to be?” Reread that last question and seriously ask yourself, “Who do I want to be?” A therapeutic gap experience with Pure Life Adventure just might be what you’re looking for.

Find Your Path In Life!

For more information and to learn about your next gap year outdoor program with Pure Life, please contact our admissions team now at (801) 896 9490 or by visiting our contact page.