PASSPORT invites you on the Compass Path:

Compass empowers you to explore your passion and purpose. Beginning this August, we’re partnering with HERC Passport to bring you on a unique journey.

Over the course of nine months, you and seven of your peers will embark on a wilderness adventure, explore college life, and travel to Iceland. This journey is designed to help you grow as leaders and further the discernment of your future through Passport and beyond high school.

The Compass Path is a nine-month journey that’s divided into three expeditions:

WILDERNESS ADVENTURE

You’ll embark on a wilderness adventure in the Adirondack Mountains of upstate New York. For eight-days, you’ll grow in team-building, problem-solving and confidence alongside your peers and leaders.


ACADEMIC EXPEDITION

Spend time with college professors on a northshore campus. Engage with questions from different academic fields and meet with representatives from all areas of the academy as you chart your future path.

LEADERSHIP EXPEDITION

Execute projects and implements your ideas for making justice and change a reality in one of the world’s most beautiful and unique countries. Travel with Compass to Iceland, where you’ll serve alongside local leaders working to bring hope and compassion while embracing their incredible culture.

COMPASS PATH SCHEDULE

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

Students fundraise for their Compass experiences. Students who participate in the Compass Path experience through HERC must raise $300. Half of this total must be raised by August 1st and all of the funds are due by December 31st.

This covers the your commitment for the cost of the entire trip including food and lodging, bus tickets, airfare to and from Iceland, and all expedition and ministry expenses in country. 

In order to secure your spot on the trip, a non-refundable $20 non-refundable deposit is due within ten days of your acceptance.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to international travel regulations and out of respect and safety concerns for those to whom we minister, full COVID-19 vaccination is required for participation in this program. Proof of vaccination will be required as part of your application.

Once you complete your application form, a Compass staff member will contact you to schedule a 20-minute Zoom interview.