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buildOn members – Check back soon for 2010 application information.

Trek for Knowledge is open to freshman, sophomore and junior high school students who are active members of a buildOn program. Each school with a buildOn program is scheduled to participate in one of 15 Treks in 2009.

Read below for the 2009 schedule and to download an application. You can also learn more by visiting your region's web page.

Trek Schedule for 2009

Summer 2009 Treks

• Michigan Team to Nicaragua, June 18-July 3
• California Team to Nicaragua, June 18 - July 3
• Connecticut Team to Mali, June 30 - July 15
• Illinois Team to Nicaragua, July 6 - July 21
• New York & Pennsylvania Team to Nicaragua, July 6 - July 21
• New York Team to Nicaragua, July 27 - Aug 11

Spring 2009 Treks

• Illinois Team #1 to Malawi, March 27 - April 11
• Pennsylvania Team to Mali, April 3 - 18
• California Team to Mali, April 3 - 18
• Illinois Team #2 to Malawi, April 3 - 18

Winter 2009 Treks

• Connecticut Team to Nicaragua, February 6 - 21
• New York Team to Nicaragua, February 6 - 21
• New York Team to Mali, February 6 - 21
• Michigan Team to Nicaragua, February 13 - 28

More Information

To learn more about this life-changing experience, check out our Frequently Asked Questions and Trek Talk! essays.