Fly to Salt Lake City. We then make the short drive to Park City where your orientation officially begins with some of our favorite icebreakers and “get to know you” activities.

With breathtaking Park City in the background, experience Extreme Tubing as you launch down the landing hill of an Olympic Park ski jump, at up to 50 mph. Head out to dinner in SLC before an evening of bowling with your new friends. Lounge in the lazy river or get soaked on one of Lagoon-A-Beach’s tubes. Ride the evening away on one of over 45 rides at Lagoon Amusement Park, including the state of the art roller coaster, Cannibal.

Whitewater raft the Snake River conquering rapids named Lunch Counter, Big Kahuna, Champagne and Ropes. Snap a photo underneath the elk antler arches in the center of town before swimming or shooting some hoops at the Teton Rec Center. Gaze at the snow-capped mountains in Teton National Park.

Watch Old Faithful shoot 3,700 to 8,400 gallons of boiling water between 106′ and 185′ into the air. Discover the Fountain Paint Pots named after the reds, yellows and browns of the mud found in that area and keep your eyes peeled for bison and elk.

Visit Canada Olympic Park, site of the 1988 Winter Olympics. Speed around 50 twists and turns and covering a distance of over 1800 meters (5905 feet) on a continuous downhill gravity-fed trajectory. Take in “The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth” at the Calgary Stampede*. Team up with new friends to battle through intense lighting, dense fog and loud music in an epic game of laser tag.

*Stampede depends on dates

In the heart of the Canadian Rockies, canoe across the glacial-fed, emerald-colored Lake Louise. Hike past Mirror Lake on your way to the famous Lake Agnes Teahouse for stunning views of the area. Take a Giant Snowmobile tour to the Athabasca Glacier on the Columbia Icefield in Jasper National Park, sip glacier water, and throw a snowball in July. Browse the shops in the quaint town of Banff. Cross scenic Roger’s Pass on your way to BC.

Work with your new friends to complete the team building challenges at Myra Canyon Adventure Park. Then soak up some sun from our lakeside resort and watch the sunset over Okanagan Lake.

Experience the record setting PEAK 2 PEAK gondola that connects Whistler and Blackcomb mountains. Clip into Via Ferrata, a network of steel cables that run the length of a mountain face and cross built-in steps, handles, beams and bridges while you are surrounded by spectacular mountain views. Explore the shops in the pedestrian friendly village. Chill in your incredible condos and lounge in the condo’s whirlpool.

View downtown Seattle at night from the top of the Space Needle, a landmark you may recognize from Grey’s Anatomy scenes. Watch out for the fishmongers throwing fish at Pike Place, the oldest continually operating public farmers’ market in the USA. Stick your gum on the Market Theater gum wall. Imagine playing in a rock band in a packed stadium at the MoPOP (Museum of Popular Culture). Prepare your Whirlybug for intense competition at Whirlyball, it’s like basketball, lacrosse and bumper cars combined.

Vancouver, British Columbia
On your way to Seattle, check out trendy Granville Island and enjoy street performers and a marketplace lunch before we head back to the USA.

Jet over to the City by the Bay and see it all – Alcatraz, Pier 39, Fisherman’s Wharf, Ghirardelli Square, Lombard Street, Chinatown, and take a ride on an iconic San Francisco cable car. Cheer on the Oakland A’s or San Francisco Giants. Traverse the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito. Show off your moves at a San Fran nightclub.

*As per the National Park Service, we disclose that Alcatraz tour has a retail value of $38 included in the program tuition.

Water-ski with professional instructors or go tubing or wakeboarding across beautiful Lake Tahoe. Enjoy beach time football, Frisbee, volleyball, music, and tanning in the most reliable weather Tahoe enjoys all summer. End the day sailing around the lake on a private charter.

Unpack your bags at UC Santa Barbara, one of the country’s top public universities with its sprawling landscapes, ocean views, and view over the lagoon to one of the Channel Islands. Sea kayak the Pacific Ocean, and check out Stearns Wharf and State St. Enjoy a beach day, go for a swim or play a pickup game of soccer in the sand… don’t forget the sunscreen!

Check into your residence at UCLA for an incredible stay in the star capital of the world! Feel the magic at Disneyland including the new ‘Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge’ attraction, and end the day with a spectacular fireworks display over the castle. Match handprints and footprints with your favorite celebrities cast in cement outside Mann’s Chinese Theater, search for their star along the famous Hollywood Walk of Fame and feast at the Hard Rock Cafe. Ride your favorite movies including The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Despicable Me Minion Mayhem, Transformers: The Ride 3-D and The Simpsons Ride at Universal Studios Hollywood. Wander Citywalk. Strut your stuff along Muscle (Venice) Beach and look for celebrities along Rodeo Drive. Laugh the night away at an amazing comedy show at the IMPROV. Indulge in an ice cream sandwich from local favorite Diddy Riese in the college town of Westwood. Pay respects at one of the Kobe Bryant Murals. Delight your palate at the Original Farmers Market on Fairfax & 3rd, choose from over 100 different cuisines. Take a stroll in Downtown Santa Monica on Third Street Promenade and enjoy live performances. Then, hop over Ocean Avenue to the Santa Monica Pier and soak up the beautiful views of the California coast from the world-famous Ferris Wheel.

After a busy time in LA, we take a day trip, by ferry, to stunning Catalina Island to snorkel, chill, and enjoy some time off the mainland. Then, on to San Diego, also nicknamed “America’s Finest City”. Take surfing lessons with professional instructors. Go on a guided tour of the San Diego Zoo to see some of the over 4,000 animals. Explore Seaport Village. Cool off at an indoor ice skating rink.

Stroll Las Vegas Boulevard and its incredible sites – an erupting volcano at the Mirage, the dancing fountains and hand-blown glass sculptures at the Bellagio, the charm of Venice in the Venetian, the talking statues in the Forum Shops at Caesar’s Palace and more. Ride the roller coaster at New York-New York. Explore M&M World and live on the edge, literally, as you choose from Big Shot, Insanity or X-Scream 1000′ up the top of The STRAT Hotel’s observation tower.

The beginning of your time in Canyon Country! Be awed by sculptured canyons, soaring cliffs and dramatic landscapes against a beautiful blue sky in Zion National Park. Marvel at the orange and red hoodoos of Bryce, formed from wind, water, and ice erosion.

Hike the Bright Angel Trail at the south rim of the Grand Canyon and take in the incredible scenery around you. You'll quickly see why it's considered to be one of the 7 natural wonders of the world. Stand atop the uniquely pink-hued dunes at the Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park and then race your friends back down again.

Enjoy a rugged Pink Jeep tour on the Broken Arrow Trail, with the iconic backdrop of Sedona’s famous red-rock formations such as Bell Rock, Chapel Butte or the Rock of Gibraltar. See the views from Submarine Rock or Chicken Point and hold on tight as you go around Mushroom Rock and descend down the Road of No Return! Feast on brunch at the Cheesecake Factory. Back at the resort; workout, swim or tan before your farewell banquet that celebrates a lifetime’s worth of adventure!

Return Flight Home from Phoenix, Arizona
Head to Phoenix and say farewell to your new friends as you part ways for your return home. The summer might be over, but all the memories you’ve made will last a lifetime!