We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Pathfinder Impact Gap Year Program for 2025! This isn’t just a year off; it’s an opportunity for your young adults to explore, learn, and grow in ways that will shape their future for years to come.
Why Consider a Gap Year?
The benefits of taking a gap year are substantial and supported by research:
- Personal Growth: A gap year fosters independence, resilience, and self-awareness. It’s a time for students to step out of their comfort zones, leading to personal development that can’t be taught in a classroom. The experiences at Pathfinder Impact are designed to cultivate these skills through real-world adventures.
- Academic Enhancement: Time away from formal education can rejuvenate students’ passion for learning. Many studies, including those referenced on our program page, show that students return to their studies with increased motivation, better academic performance, and clearer career goals.
- Global Perspective: Our program includes travel and adventure, integrating service learning with cultural immersion. This global exposure not only enriches their worldview but also prepares them for a diverse, interconnected world. Learn more about how we blend travel with purpose at our students’ page.
- Career Readiness: By engaging in practical skills, leadership training, and community projects, students gain invaluable experiences that enhance their resumes and personal narratives. They learn to navigate life, not just follow a path laid out by others.
What Does the 2025 Program Offer?
- Structured yet Flexible: While we provide a framework that ensures safety and educational value, the program is tailored to allow for personal exploration and initiative.
- Mentorship: Each participant is matched with mentors who guide them through their journey, ensuring they thrive both personally and academically.
- Life Skills: From financial management to intercultural communication, the skills learned are lifelong assets.
- Faith Journey: Our program is built around Christian discipleship, and faith, making growing in your walk, lifestyle based and fun, while encouraging character, and authentic experiences of God.
A Message for Parents and Grandparents
We understand the desire to see your child or grandchild equipped for life’s challenges. Pathfinder-Impact not only prepares them for their careers but also fosters the character, resilience, and faith that will guide them throughout their lives. Imagine gifting them the opportunity to grow in a safe, inspiring environment that strengthens their foundation and equips them to overcome challenges.
Spaces for the 2025 intake are limited, and we encourage you to act quickly. Schedule a conversation with our team today to learn how Pathfinder-Impact can help your young adult navigate life with purpose, thrive in faith, and embark on a journey without limits.
Program Dates for 2025
We run the program yearly, from around the middle of February to the end of November (10 calendar months). Students may travel home during the vacations, unless involved in our additional holiday programs and outreaches (to Mozambique, Lesotho, Sri Lanka or in South Africa). The program commences on the 14th of February 2025 and concludes on the 30th November 2025. Students may arrive earlier in February, from the 1st onwards, to settle in, and explore the area.
Together, let’s help awaken a generation to lead with confidence and conviction!
We invite you to explore the possibilities with your young adults. Visit Pathfinder Impact’s Programs to learn more and to secure a spot in this transformative experience. Don’t wait – spots are limited, and the adventure of a lifetime awaits!
Let’s help the next generation navigate life, thrive with purpose, and go beyond limits. Together, we’ll make 2025 a year of growth, discovery, and unparalleled success.
Pathfinder Impact Gap Year Program is hosted at Carmel Coastal Retreat, a popular coastal resort in Victoria Bay – George, in the spectacular Garden Route of South Africa.