What happens if students choose to leave TREK?
There are typically 3 circumstances in which Trekkies leave our program: 1) evacuation due to accident, illness or injury 2) a family emergency arises or 3) students experiencing significant motivation issues and/or physical challenges ask to leave their group. While this is rarely the case, please be aware of the physical & emotional demands of the TREK program you choose. In cases of student injury or family emergency, TREK staff will work with families to arrange appropriate treatment and/or transportation home. Families are responsible for all cost incurred to transport students from Burlington or will need to make local lodging and food arrangements. Families of TREK students who leave the field for whatever reason are financially & logistically responsible for creating alternative lodging and eating options for their student. While residence hall rooms may be accessed, there is no residence hall staff supervision or food service available until the final day of TREK. There are no
