Alternative Spring Breaks-Kiptopeke State Park

Every college student dreams of sandy beaches and warm sunshine for spring break, but there are some that put service to their communities above this thought. They are affectionately referred to as Alternative Spring Break groups. Students from all over the country look to complete service projects that assist in making communities better places to live. Kiptopeke State Park has been fortunate this spring to have hosted three ASB groups. The first group from Holy Cross University came and cleaned the park’s beaches and campground from the winter storms we’ve experienced. They also spent time in our local community helping to paint homes and build furniture.

Rochester University reforested 50 acres at Magothy Bay, worked cleaning up shorelines at several natural areas owned by the Department of Conservation and Recreation and helped with sprucing up Kiptopeke State Park. Virginia Wesleyan College students planted trees and shrubs helping to reforest several sections of the park while continuing to pick up and clean up our shoreline. All these students gave up the chance to sit on a warm sunny beach relaxing with friends to help make Northampton County and Kiptopeke State Park a better place for people to visit. If you would like to venture into the great outdoors as a volunteer or as part of an Alternative Spring Break group, call Kiptopeke State Park or any of our Virginia State Parks to volunteer or sign up on line.