Summer Programmes 2024

Plan your Summer

The GapGuru Way

At GapGuru we’re the gap year specialists. Spanning two decades shaping over 6,000 trips, we’ve got the experience, knowledge and understanding to make sure you have a meaningful and memorable gap year.

Kickstart your gap year and join us this summer for an exciting opportunity to travel abroad with GapGuru’s exclusive Summer Programme, offering enriching experiences in two breathtaking countries: Nepal and Panama. If you’re passionate about making a difference through sustainable community engagement initiatives and want to explore the world whilst having a positive impact then this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Nepal: Health and Wellbeing

Work with children and their families in the Kathmandu valley to promote good health and wellbeing. Departing on 15th July for 4 weeks.

Nepal: Education and Activities

Work with children in the Kathmandu valley, to ignite a curiosity for learning and increase their confidence. Departing on 15th July for 4 weeks.

Panama: Climate and Conservation

Work in partnership with the local community in El Valle de Anton to raise awareness of the need for positive climate action. Departing on 15th July for 4 weeks.

Funding opportunities

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Scholarships

Leave a mark, grow your skills. We’re offering four fully funded spaces (two in Nepal, and two in Panama) for talented individuals eager to gain hands-on experience and make a meaningful impact.

 

Through our fantastic GapGuru Funded Scholarship program, we have a limited number of scholarships of up to £2,193 towards our unique gap year experiences.

 

Start your journey today

Complete our Gap Year application form to start your once-in-a-lifetime experience. Once your initial application has been reviewed, a GapGuru Advisor will be in touch to guide you through the next steps. Application deadline 6th May

The FutureSense Foundation

Be a part of something bigger

As a GapGuru traveller, you’ll be supporting our partner charity, the FutureSense Foundation, to work toward the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. These are lofty goals, like ensuring healthy lives, quality education and ending hunger.

Our programs and initiatives with the FutureSense Foundation work towards achieving a ‘Fairer World’, a world in which each person has the opportunity to meet their aspirations for a better future.

During your gap year, you’ll be a part of something bigger, see first-hand the work that the FutureSense Foundation does and contribute to our long-term sustainable programs.

The Gap Guru Way

Why Travel With Us

Extensive Gap Year Experience​

Our extensive gap year experience over the past 20 years ensures we have the experience, knowledge, and understanding to support you on your gap year. 

Ethical Gap Year Programmes

Having our own foundation at the heart of all of our programmes ensures that we have complete transparency with what is happening in country. This unique partnership allows us to guarantee you’ll be taking part in sustainable and ethical community engagement projects that truly benefit the community you’re working in.

A Community of Support

You’ll be guided by our GapGuru Advisors and Mentors before, during and after your gap year experience, we’re here to offer you first-class assistance and advice on every step of your journey.

Contact Us Todays

Chat to our Gap Gurus

If you have any questions at all about what to do, where to go, or how to plan your gap year, get in touch with our GapGurus today. With nearly two decades in the business, we’ve probably had the question before!

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