YLPH Program – Gap Year in Brazil
by Avalon Farm
Program Overview
Explore. Learn. Lead.
Join Avalon Farm’s Young Leaders in Pursuit of Happiness (YLPH), a gap year program based in the picturesque Mantiqueira Mountain Ridge in Carmo de Minas—a municipality in the state of Minas Gerais.
Step into a transformative experience that blends cultural immersion, leadership development, and hands-on training in sustainable living on our completely organic farm. The YLPH Program offers a unique opportunity to explore Brazil while gaining real-world skills in beekeeping, fish farming, agroforestry, holistic wellness, sustainable construction, and other related fields.
This program is designed for young adults between 19 and 25 years old—whether a gap year student, an undergraduate, or a recent graduate looking for a meaningful break before that next “big step.” Stay for at least three months and engage in a Youth-Adult partnership model, where fresh perspectives meet seasoned expertise, fostering innovation and community impact.
Develop independence, global awareness, and practical skills that prepare you for the future—all while building lifelong friendships and discovering new aspects of yourself.
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Program Highlights
What's Included
Quick Details
- Post High School
- During College
- After College
- Experiential Learning
- Language Immersion
- Self-Discovery
- Volunteering
- American
- Canadian
- Australian
- Kiwi
- British
- Irish
- Asian
- Chinese
- Russian
- Indian
- South African
- European
Updated Jun 22, 2026
Program Details
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Locations
- Rural Areas, Brazil
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- Year Round
Eligible Nationalities
- American
- Canadian
- Australian
- Kiwi
- British
- Irish
- Asian
- Chinese
- Russian
- Indian
- South African
- European
- This Program is also open to Group
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)
- Some college credit, no degree
- Bachelor’s degree
Application Procedures
- Online Application
- Other
Age Requirement
18-25
Duration
- Post High School
- During College
- After College
Starts At
Refund Policy
Refund with conditions
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