The communication (both written and verbal) was excellent. Your forms and timeliness were very thorough and covered everything. You were available to answer my questions & understanding of my concerns. Mitchell has been wonderful. Sara ended up having a great time! Thank you to everyone involved in making her experience so memorable. Hopefully, next summer she’ll return for another WCC adventure!
Amy & Charles Kaplan

BANNOCKBURN

I had a great time and I would love to do it again.
Seth Gross

Seth had a wonderful trip!
Terry & Joel Gross

I had great staff on my trip. There was always great food and I was never bored. I plan to do another teen tour with someone I met on my Westcoast trip this year.
Samantha Gold

Sam had a great time on this trip which meant we had a great time while she was gone! She had absolutely no complaints. Nice work. Thanks!!
Gwen and Bob Gold

BUFFALO GROVE

Jenna had the greatest time of her life. She met so many people she would otherwise never have an opportunity to meet and she loved it. Thank you very much for running such a great program.

Nancy & Arnold Harris

We hear from Bryan & Brad every so often but without the details!!! The director Jeremy must be a really wonderful young man to have inspired the kids so much in such a short time...my son told me that he thinks of Jeremy as an older brother! The kids have really grown very fond of him. Thanks again for providing the boys with a wonderful summer experience once again!
Chesi & Larry Kessler

I had an amazing time!
Danny Kahan

It was amazing! Very enjoyable and I learned a lot! This trip was the best experience of my life! Thanks for making it so enjoyable!
Danielle Colby

I had an amazing summer! Westcoast brought awesome kids together and I made friends that I will love and stay in touch with forever! The counselors were the best ever, they became your friends! Without a doubt, this was the most amazing summer ever! THANK YOU - I couldn’t have asked for more!
Rebecca Sheade

Steven had a fabulous time on the Northwest Odyssey. He made great friends and enjoyed many activities. This trip created memories that will last a lifetime! Thanks for providing such a wonderful trip for teens.
Andrea & David Rapoport

CHICAGO

From the minute Danielle met her Director Paul she felt comfortable and in good hands which made it very reassuring for us.  Paul was amazing, very supportive and an excellent leader.  He and the other leaders set the tone from day one and helped in making this such a positive, wonderful experience.  They brought the whole group together which was key in making this a really special trip. Danielle had nothing but positive things to say about her experience.  She loved working with the Christmas Wish Foundation and only wished that they could have spent even more time with the children.  That part of the trip was incredibly meaningful to her and she loved every minute of it.  She enjoyed every adventure they went on and all were well organized. 

Patty & Larry Brottman

I made amazing friends and adored the group leaders. I really did have the time of my life in Hawaii this summer. I can't imagine having done something different!

Danielle Brottman

Julie had amazing summer - it was a home run!  She never worked so hard and never had so much fun.  She is already talking about her next community service trip with you.

Caryn Kahn Wechsler

Ali has called a few times and says the trip is fantastic.  She loves all the kids and is having an amazing experience.  I can't thank you enough!  Thanks for the great pictures! 

Debbie & Jon Karmin

We been more than thrilled with the trip you planned for these kids. Justin said it was a 10 and extraordinary. I have followed the pictures and notes and itinerary and it was a trip of a lifetime. When we signed him up we never thought it would be like this. This was a sophisticated, yet fun-filled exciting trip. The destinations were top and the group was so compatible. They seemed to be having great fun. Thank you for an exceptional summer for him--one we are sure he will never forget.
Judy & Rick Perlman

Thank you for everything. Aaron had a great time!
Barbara Manilow

Amazing summer experience! This was a trip of a lifetime. It was a valuable experience in major cities and great down time in resorts! The tour director Alli was very friendly. She got along with the kids well; she was organized, and prepared.
Justin Perlman

Sophie thought that last summer on a Westcoast tour was the time of her life until this summer which was even better. Thank you for showing Sophie such a great time, and for making me feel so sure about her being safe in your hands.
Sandy & Alan Toback

Camille had a wonderful time! Our main concern was that the trip leaders would be excellent and they really were! Thank you for taking such good care of our daughter!
Susan and Victor Venturi

The trip went by so quickly! I was nervous about meeting new people but our group was so great! We all fit together really well. I will miss everyone very much!
Camille Venturi

Melanie had a fabulous summer. She enjoyed the kids and loved the adventure activities.
Ellen & Jeffrey Sadur

Once again, Westcoast has provided an outstanding experience for Benji. The staff sounded extra special and the mix of kids seemed great. Benji has loved all of his tours. As always, our gratitude & thanks.
Lori & Raphael Lavin

I loved my trip and had a fabulous time! Thanks for an awesome summer!
Kyle McIntyre

David had a great time and loved the trip!
Gail Manning

Your staff was excellent, your communications were excellent, the food, the home office, the plans, EVERYTHING! Thank you for introducing Ali to the great outdoors and for running things RIGHT!
Helene & Howard Weiner

I had the best summer of my life. The activities were amazing; I met the best people from around the world. It was a spectacular trip! Thanks for the best summer of my life!
Julie Geifman

DEERFIELD

This summer I have made so many new friends.  All of the counselors were so fun to hang out with and easy to talk to. On this trip I have overcome many fears of mine with the help from the staff and all of my new friends. This was the best summer of my life.

Jamie Norris

Sam had the time of his life...All the kids really got along and had an absolute blast.  This trip was everything we could have asked for and more!  Martin, Heather and Dawn were outstanding!!! Thank you for a wonderful 25 days... I know Sam will remember them always!

Missy and Joel Gettleman

This was the best summer of Jessica's life.  She met amazing friends and has made life long memories.  Hopefully, she will be able to experience another Westcoast Connection trip next summer!!!

Julie & Nephy Kogan

Our daughter had a fantastic summer experience, filled with fun and great memories.
Terry & Michael Raymond

All of the activities were perfectly planned. I had a great director that tried to work out great things for our trip and it was greatly appreciated.
Justin Miller

I had the time of my life on the trip.
Olivia Granat

Daniel had an excellent trip and we would highly recommend the program to anyone.
Sue & Randy Joseph

This group was more than amazing!! No words can describe the incredible summer that I had on Westcoast Teen Tour California and the Canyons trip #15!!!!
Alyssa Gruenhut

I really enjoyed the trip, and the community service made me feel good. My tour director was great, and very well organized. Thanks for such a wonderful opportunity!
Stephanie Strauss

The trip was a great experience and got me to do things I normally wouldn’t.
Mari Freedberg

I thought the trip was well planned and well organized. The communication with Mitch beforehand was great, and the communication during the trip was great.
Debbie & Howard Freedberg

All of the activities were perfectly planned. I had a great director that tried to work out great things for our trip and it was greatly appreciated.
Justin Miller

I had the time of my life on the trip.
Olivia Granat

A huge thank you to all who made California Extravaganza an absolutely incredible experience of a lifetime for our daughter, Laura. She has sung your praises and we are so happy with the choice we made. Thanks for a memorable adventure.
Jane and Stephen Grossman

Jake had a trip to remember for the rest of his life. Mitch once again was terrific with us in preparation for the trip and helped along the way. Jake had a terrific time and came home excited about each adventure. He even did well while sick and felt well cared for. Beth communicated with us while Jake was sick with a virus and was extremely capable. Thank you so much for that! Will recommend Westcoast for sure as I have before!
Jill & Bob Klein

The staff on the Canadian Mountain Magic was excellent. They were truly special people and could make any campers experience a wonderful time. A job well done goes to whoever hired them.
Josh Lewis

GLENCOE

We have an incredibly happy son! It has truly been a trip Mitch will never forget. The kids, the Trip Leaders all sound like they were wonderful!! Thank you a "Million" times.
David & Linda Greenberg

This trip was unbelievable!
Mitchell Greenberg

Thank you for making David’s summer one he will forever treasure. From the beginning, I knew that you were professionals. I never had a concern, only a wish that I could have enjoyed the same experience as a teenager!
Leslie & Frank Jaffe

We just picked up Lauren from the airport who said, I wasn't really ready to come home yet. I could've stayed a few more weeks. Thank you for getting our child back to us safe, sound and full of happy memories of her European adventure and new friends.
Jann & Lamarr Tyler

I had the most amazing summer ever. I could not have asked for a better staff or group of people. Thank you for giving me a summer I will never forget.
Jenna Craig

GLENVIEW

Lauren had an awesome time and we never worried about her safety! Thanks!
Debbie & Irl Grodsky

This is the 3rd WCC tour my family has taken, and I recommend it highly. It gives the kids an opportunity to meet kids from other cities and to develop their personalities in a real world environment.
Michael Brown

GOLF

I absolutely loved the trip. I have been to California before this year, but the Westcoast trip made it more fun. Even though I had been to many of the places, it was more fun and different with Westcoast.
Hannah Williams

Our daughter Hannah had a great time on her trip. She went knowing no one and came home with a lot of great new friends from all over the country. They talk almost every day either by phone or by email. It was truly a great experience for her. Thank you.
Sarah & Daniel Williams

HIGHLAND PARK

Fabulous trip, as we expected it would be.  Thanks for everything, Jenna had an AMAZING time and has new lifelong friendships!

Amy & Gary Bazelon

The trip was an unbelievable experience, one that will last a lifetime. It has only been two days and I’ve talked to everyone who went on the trip already.
Sarah Copeland

The program is wonderful. Both Allie & now Jessica had amazing trips. Our third daughter will probably go on one of your tours!
Katie & David Graff

Westcoast Connection was the best experience of my life! I will never forget the people or the activities we did. This was the most amazing trip ever!
Jessie Graff

We cannot thank you enough for the wonderful experience Annie had on her trip. We cannot believe all the things she did and experienced. She has not stopped talking about it. She loved every counselor, every person she was with, everything she did. She can't stop raving about what a wonderful time she had which tells us that you guys plan great itineraries, which along with a great staff has made for a lifetime of great memories for our kids. She played the song that was played every morning on the bus and we all were choked up! What a wonderful professional program you run and we know that can't be easy as you're dealing with personalities from everywhere and they are all teenagers. You kept them engaged, active, and excited, and the special relationships they made will be forever. Our thanks to your wonderful staff who we know worked tirelessly. It is a tremendous amount of work, physically and mentally to keep everything so well organized and together and going. The planning I can't even imagine. When we picked Annie up from the airport she was so happily exhausted and emotional. Her eyes were swollen all day from the crying and she wells up every time she talks about all of you. She has downloaded all her photos on our computers where we have constant montages playing so we get to enjoy everything as well. She will always carry you in heart. It’s a definite gift you all have to be able to keep all these teenagers from all over with all different personalities engaged, happy and thriving. We will continue to rave about all of you and encourage everyone to feel confident with choosing WCC.
Our thanks,
Peggy & David Orloff

Just wanted you to know how wonderful a time our son Kevin had. Your tour was wonderful. We felt he was having a great time and we felt he was safe and very happy. The counselors and kids were just fabulous. Thank you for such a great trip for our son. Something he will never forget.
Jackie & Jeffrey Levin

I had the most amazing time on my tour this summer. I never could have guessed how amazing it would be. I hope to go on another next summer. I loved the director Dersh and my staff was amazing!”
Stephanie Weiss

Stephanie made so many new friends and wished the trip had lasted longer! We can’t begin to tell you how much fun she had! She can’t wait to go on a trip again next summer.
Diane & Brent Weiss

Emily is enjoying her trip very much and she's having the best time and sincerely likes each and every person on the tour. Thank you!!!!!!
Julie & Rick Smith

Our son said he had an awesome experience! Dersh was an unbelievable counselor.
Monica and Jeff Biegel

Dersh is the funniest person I know, he knows how to control and be responsible for us while allowing us to have so much fun.
Ali Warshawsky

Communication was excellent, activities seemed very well planned.
Susie and James Axelrad

The trip was a very good balance between sight seeing and social activities. The trip was unforgettable.
Julie Axelrad

This was a fantastic trip and experience for Ally. She had a wonderful time and seems to have matured so much. Every time she called home we spoke to a happy child. Thank you so much! Can’t wait for next summer!
Tobey & Randy Sheridan

Amazing 2 years of trips! Thank you Alli!
Coleen Kent

Coleen had a great WCC Summer in 2004, only to be surpassed by her summer 2005 trip. She made great friends, and they already had 2 reunions during August.
Frances & Paul Kent

Jake had a really great six weeks with you and all the kids on the tour. Thanks again.
Rob and Vicki Frazer

LAKE FOREST

There was more to the Community Service than just working, which made the trip a lot more fun than I expected. I am now more aware of poverty and how people struggle in life. I also learned that something simple as a smile could change someone’s day for the better.
Genna Greenberg

Kara’s Outdoor Adventure was well planned and coordinated. The activities and safety concerns were well considered. The effort was made to build self-esteem and self-confidence. This was one of the most positive aspects. Supervision was secure and the group seemed encouraged to extend beyond their comfort levels. Thanks.
Margaret Dolezal

LONG GROVE

On behalf of Jori, we would like to thank Westcoast Connection for the fabulous time our daughter had for four weeks. Every time we talked to her, she always seemed so upbeat. We did not hear one complaint from her. You guys did an excellent job. It's hard to believe that four weeks have passed so quickly.
Debbi & Ron Starr

Eric said it was a once in a lifetime experience to be able to walk the same fairways as the greats and rated it an overall 5-star trip! The golf was top notch - both the instruction and the courses. As you promised, he came home as happy as I’ve ever seen him! You are great at what you do! Call me, I’ll rave some more!!
Lisa and Steven Kaufman

NORTHBROOK

I had the time of my life! I made lasting friendships and unforgettable memories! I love Westcoast Connection!”
Stefanie Rubinstein

WCC was an amazing experience for my daughter. She went alone and made 40 more friends from all over. Our biggest dilemma is what WCC trip to pick next summer. The WCC information and communication was so incredibly thorough and easy to understand. Every “T” was crossed and every “I” was dotted. WCC left a parent with no room for confusion or concern. Stefanie will tell you it was the best 3 weeks of her entire life! Thanks for offering such an amazing trip itinerary and experience. We are very pleased and happy parents.
Lisa & Javier Rubinstein

This was the best summer ever! There has was never a moment on the trip where there wasn’t something to do or see. The staff and the group were so well put together. Everything was always organized and interested everyone. I’m so happy I had the opportunity to travel Europe because I never imagined seeing all of it in such a short period of time.
Samantha Goldstein

We were thrilled with Jake’s experience on the trip. The itinerary was great!!! Always keeping the kids busy and seeing new, exciting things and a great variety. It seemed also that you tried to have the kids mix and mingle and share rooms with different people which is a good idea. We would highly recommend the trip to anyone.
Kim & Phil Seiden

Our son Matt’s trip was the best trip that he could imagine as 15 year old- endless activities, new friends and all the while seeing the Southwest US!
Lauren’s trip was also full of new adventure, friends, irreplaceable memories and learning independence while seeing the beautiful west coast! What an opportunity!
Carm and Michael Robinson

Tour leaders were awesome.
Matt Baker

Thank for such an amazing summer! I love WCC!
Jennifer Dwight

My last trip was unbelievable and I thought I wouldn’t have as much fun on this one but somehow this was better. This trip offered more thrills, excitement, and laughs than anything I could have dreamed. It was like the perfect 20 kids and perfect 4 adults were put together to do an already amazing trip.
Keith Goode

Keith was totally happy & thrilled with the trip – it was just what we were hoping for him for healthy clean fun. Great job!
Caryn & Mark Goode

Incredible trip – thank you so much!
Lilly Berns

Aviva had a wonderful summer. We were very impressed with the itinerary (and envious as well). We were very confident with WCC and its staff – we knew Aviva was in good hands. Thank you.
Naomi & Jerry Senser

This was an amazing summer! All the people were wonderful and the staff were great! Our Tour Director was amazing! He always wanted us to have a great time. This was the best summer ever.
Kirsten Barrish

I had an excellent time on Westcoast. The staff and campers were great- I would definitely do another Westcoast trip!
Blair Robin

The counselors were very nice and supportive. Penni was an unbelievable director. It was great knowing that she was on top of things and always trying to make the trip better.
Michael Joyce

To say that Matt had the trip of a lifetime is understated. Along with the experience of traveling through some of the most beautiful country in the world, he connected with some exceptional kids. He came home beaming and full of stories. Thanks for the great experience.
Susan Wegner

RIVERWOODS

The program was a great experience. The people were nice, the activities were amazing. I had the time of my life.

Emily Heymann

Warren and Laura were the perfect directors. The food was awesome! The minute I got home I missed my Westcoast friends already.
Katie Haberman

Thank you so much for making Katie’s experience such a positive one. She loved it! The size of the group was especially beneficial; they all really got to know each other! We were so pleased Katie experienced new activities and was encouraged (but not pressured) to do so. Thanks again!
Lori & Joel Haberman

This was a life changing experience for our Bobby, the best experience he has ever had. He made some great friends. He loved Alaska and participating in the community service projects. He also loved the adventure trips like kayaking, rafting, and glaciers. Paul was a great director. Thanks, you are all amazing people.
Donna & Ron Fohrman

Andi had the summer of her life. She met some girls that as she puts it are “her soul mates.” She especially enjoyed her counselors. Andi experienced things that she never would have if not for this trip! Thank you!
Julie & Ken Fixler

Seth had an unbelievable time. We give your office a lot of credit coordinating these teen tours. All your hard work certainly pays off. Certainly his trip will provide him a lifetime of fond memories.
Andy & Eric London

SKOKIE

It was amazing – Well beyond our expectations. Lauren raved about the director and staff on the trip! They were always there when needed! Lauren has not stopped talking about her WCC trip to Europe since she has arrived home. Thank you so much for making her summer so special – we know she will cherish the memories of her first trip to Europe forever.
Elyse & Randall Frapart

WILMETTE

Snowboarding was great and the instructors were very helpful.
Jessica Bernstein

WINNETKA

Hayley has only had wonderful things to say about her time in Spain. Thank you for a great four weeks of her summer!

Stephanie & Tom Formolo

This definitely was a summer of a lifetime. The counselors, programs, and experiences were amazing.
Taylor Kelly

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