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Episode 8 The Gap Year

Sam Yusko graduated from high school this past summer. Instead of going strait to college, he made the decision to take a gap year. He worked as a Boy Scout camp counselor, spent 9 weeks at Bushcraft School in the Maine woods and this winter he’ll work in a rubber factory before embarking on a section hike of the Appalachian Trail before beginning his studies at the University of Toledo next fall.

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Episode 8 The Gap Year Regina Beach

Sam, bending over in blue, works on his favorite craft: the canoe paddle.

Sam, far right, watches bushcraft instructor Tim demonstrate how to ignite a tinder bundle with a magnifying lens.

Sam, left, after a visit to the Ashland, ME Logging Museum.

Sam, right, learns about sustainability and solar energy, topics he hopes to study in college.