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Thank you for your interest in our summer experiences.   Check us out on Facebook and Instagram to see more photos and videos. We look forward to showing your family the summer of a...

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Tuition and Terms of Payment All tuition is due upon enrollment. Course changes are available until 14 days prior to the course start date and subject to a $50 administrative...

Career Experiences

Informational Webinar Series

Upcoming Webinar Series Westcoast Connection is proud to host complimentary informational webinars to educate families about our organization and opportunities. Presented by our knowledgeable Program Specialists & Client Services Team,...

Enroll and Travel with Confidence

COVID-19 Protocols

Safe Travels for the New Normal Westcoast Connection has been awarded the Safe Travels stamp by the World Travel and Tourism Council. This stamp is an international symbol designed to...

WCC Pre-College Online Academy – Thank You!

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Late Summer Departures

Late Summer Departures for Teens For each program below, we will decide between June 1 and June 10 if that program is a go for summer 2020 in light of...

Later Summer Departures

Thank You

Thanks for choosing Westcoast Connection! We look forward to sharing the summer of a lifetime. You will be receiving more information from us soon. We invite your entire family to...

Summer Programs for 9th & 10th Graders

Volunteer Partners and Projects

Ways to Volunteer Choose from 5 styles of service available on our Community Service summer programs. Together with the local communities, you’ll participate in projects that have a positive and...

Programs for Older Teens

Summer Programs for Middle School Students

Terms & Conditions

Terms & Conditions Program subject to the following terms & conditions TERMS & CONDITIONS OF ENROLLMENT Westcoast Connection Travel Camp USA Inc. (“WCC”) The terms “I”, “you”, “my”, “your”, refer to...

Digital Brochure

2021 Westcoast Connection Brochure Click on the image below to browse our digital brochure.

Longer Programs

Brochure Request Received

Thank you for your interest in our summer experiences. Our brochure is on the way!   Check us out on Facebook and Instagram to see more photos and videos. We look forward to showing...

Shorter Programs

Bios

Meet a Few of Our leaders Check out these Staff Spotlights! Some of our staff have been with us over 20 summers, and the others are recent additions to the...

Quick View

Our Programs for Teens Completing Grades 7-12 Our summer travel programs for middle school and high school students offers an experience like no other. Choose from over 70 programs across...

Community Service

WCC Cares

The Story While operating teen summer programs with a community service focus since 2004, we’ve been moved by countless stories of how these experiences have had a direct and lasting...

Alumni Stories

Share Your Alumni Story Having been on one or more of our summer programs, you’re a valued member of our Westcoast Connection alumni family. Please share your story about how...

Outstanding Leaders

Outstanding Leaders Great leadership is essential to each and every one of our programs, and our Directors and Leaders are a talented bunch! They’ve got a knack for building dynamic...

Traveling Independently

Traveling Independently

Repeat Travelers

Repeat Travelers Say it Best! With so many exciting destinations to explore and different types of programs to experience, teens who have been with us before are often eager to...

International Cell Phones

International Cell Phones Cell phones are permitted on our programs. Almost all trip members bring them to stay in touch with family and friends back home. While cell phones enable...

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Reviews by Program Type

Reviews by Program Type We’ve crafted unique programs around different interests, and have a wide variety of summer experiences to choose from. Regardless of program type, we care deeply about...

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Insurance

Trip Insurance Every summer we hope that all of our travelers can attend and complete their program. Unfortunately, circumstances can arise that could cause you to cancel or interrupt your...

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Office Jobs

Who We’re Looking For We’re looking for proactive problem solvers who can work in a fast-paced, and sometimes high-pressure environment.

Travel Jobs

Who We’re Looking For We hire educators, college and university students, former camp counselors, residence life coordinators, community volunteers, world travelers, and leaders with diverse backgrounds. Our staff are individuals...

Fashion Programs for Teens

Baseball Tours for Teens

Popular Searches

Custom Groups

Flights

Flights We understand that a great travel experience means getting to and from your destination as smoothly as possible. For many of our travelers, this may be their first time...

International Students

English Language Skills – Required Level And Opportunity To Improve Our programs are conducted in English. Students joining us from overseas must have at least a beginner, basic understanding of...

Enroll

Payment Details for Summer Programs There is no fee to transfer to another program prior to May 1st. All payments on 2021 summer programs are fully refundable until April 1st....

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Who We’re Looking For We hire educators, college and university students, former camp counselors, residence life coordinators, community volunteers, world travelers, and individuals with all kinds of diverse backgrounds. We...

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Request a Brochure

Request A Brochure Fill out the form below to view our summer 2021 brochure online or to receive a free copy by mail. I am a*StudentParentAdvisorOther* Student's First Name Student's...

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Email Signup Stay in touch with us! Sign up below to receive weekly emails highlighting important information on featured programs, promotions, and more!

Reviews

Reviews & Testimonials With almost four decades of experience planning incredible summer programs for middle and high school students, we know what it takes to deliver the summer of a...

Pre-College Courses

Jobs

Staff Testimonials As a Program Leader, each year has been a unique and unforgettable experience. Thanks to Westcoast, I have met so many different people, including staff, teens, and locals,...

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Safety

COVID-19 Protocols The situation is ever changing and rest assured we are monitoring, adapting and staying well-informed. With guidance from the American Camping Association, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,...

Summer Leaders

Meet a Few of Our Leaders Check out these Staff Spotlights! Some of our staff have been with us over 20 summers, while others are recent additions to the team,...

Full-Time Team

Welcome! While some of us have been here since the beginning, and some of us are new faces – ALL of us are committed to creating the summer of a...

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions There’s a lot to consider when choosing the right summer program and it’s perfectly normal to have questions about the experience. Browse through our most frequently asked...

Client Login

Client Login In the spring, all enrolled families will be sent a link to access their specific trip information including packing lists and forms to be completed prior to their...

Health & Immunizations

Health & Immunizations While Westcoast Connection considers health conditions when choosing program locations, we are not experts when it comes to assessing the need for vaccinations or determining other medical...

Passports & Visas

Passports & Visas A valid passport is required when traveling internationally. We work hard to keep the information on this page up-to-date, but requirements vary per country and can change...

Volunteer

Volunteer Program Outcomes

Pre-College Enrichment

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Global Adventures

Active Teen Tours

Travel

Travel Program Outcomes Travel is about more than the destination. It can help you become a more well-rounded person, develop essential life skills, and inspire your future. By embracing new...

Contact

Contact Us From helping you choose the right program to addressing your individual medical needs, we look forward to discussing every aspect of the travel experience with you and making...

About Us

Our Mission is to create life-changing experiences that teens remember as the best of their lives. Since 1982, our summer programs for high school students, aged 13-17, have brought teens...

Resources

Resources We want to make sure you have all the information you need to feel comfortable choosing a program. We’ve done our best to cover everything in the guides below,...

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Privacy Policy Our mission is to create life-changing experiences that teens remember as the best of their lives. To do so, and to provide relevant program information in a convenient...

Montreal Exploration!

From hiking, water parks and spending the day at Mont Tremblant, our trip so far has been WOW. We kicked off the amazing weekend by going to Super Aqua Club,...

Bienvenue à Montréal! | Welcome to Montreal!

From having breakfast at the French bakery every morning to fun group activities around the city, we’ve been getting a taste of the incredible city of Montreal and really bonding...

Hands on Learning and Exploration –  Pre-College Enrichment Montréal

Bonjour! Here's an update on all the fun and learning we had in Montréal. In cooking, the students made everything from risotto and salmon tartare, to pâte à choux and...

Celebrating Canada Day – Pre-College Enrichment Montréal

Bonjour from Montréal! What an amazing start to our program, which kicked off with a fun first evening bowling with new friends and roommates. The following morning, many of our...

Exploring Boston! – Montreal Pre-College Enrichment

On Friday, we jumped on a bus and made our way to Boston. Along the way, we stopped for lunchon Church Street, in Vermont, where the students were able to...

Last Days in Montreal! – Montreal Pre-College Enrichment

On Thursday, the students went to the Cirque Festival on St. Denis Street! The festival had a circus theme with clowns and street performers, and we were encouraged to try...

Studying in La Belle Province! – Montreal Pre-College Enrichment

The students started out their second week with a visit to the Biodome and the Planetarium. They were fortunate, as the sea otters were having some fun in their exhibit....

Happy Birthday, Canada! – Montreal Pre-College Enrichment

Students arrived in beautiful Montreal during a very special time in Canadian history, because it’s the country’s 150th birthday. Some of the students were able to experience Montreal’s ‘Canada Day...