Gap at Glen Brook was founded in 2015 as one of the first domestic Gap Year programs in the country.

The Gap program grew out of a desire to support this generation’s young adults with a holistic and transformative rite into an adult life of consequence, authenticity, and gratitude. Glen Brook’s educational farm and forest facility is the perfect place for young people to take a pause from traditional schooling, learn practical skills, connect with nature, and learn about who they are.

Gap at Glen Brook runs semester programs focused on farming, food, outdoor skills, and community building for small cohorts of young adults. We are accredited by the Gap Year Association, a US Department of Justice-recognized organization setting rigorous standards for gap year programs worldwide.

Gap at Glen Brook also offers the opportunity to acquire college credit through a partner university. Not only can you have an incredibly immersive, dynamic educational experience, but you can earn credit while doing it, making it an incredibly impactful choice for young people who are pursuing a degree.