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Established in Montreal in 1982.
This student travel program takes you on a loop from the Rockies in Colorado, down the coast of California, then into Nevada, and Utah/Arizona Canyon Country. Along the way, you’ll have the chance to raft the Snake River, surf the Pacific and so much more! Our summer program staff will lead a fun-filled program and will make you feel welcome and smiling from day one. Perfectly planned, perfectly paced – this will be a whirlwind summer that you’ll never forget.
Whitewater Raft the Snake River.
Fisherman’s Wharf and Alcatraz Prison Tour in San Francisco.
Sail our private charter across Lake Tahoe.
Learn to surf with professional lessons in San Diego.
4 National Parks: Yellowstone, Bryce, Zion, & the Grand Canyon.
Laugh it up at the IMPROV Comedy Club.
Venture into the Sedona desert on the Pink Jeep - Broken Arrow Tour.
Visit Universal Studios' SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™ and World of Harry Potter.
Extreme Tubing at Park City Olympic Park.
Experience Disneyland & Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.
Learn from professional chefs at a private cooking school.
Exciting Las Vegas Show.
Major League Baseball and San Diego Zoo.
Venice Beach, Rodeo Drive and Hollywood.
Spectacular views on a Via Ferrata climbing adventure.
Learn to waterski with professional instructors or go tubing or wakeboarding.
An adrenaline-filled program with the coolest activities, picture-perfect landmarks and a close group bond.
Hotels & resorts.
Includes breakfast and dinner daily. Enjoy excellent food choices at popular restaurants.
Includes all recreation & activities listed.
Chartered deluxe, air conditioned motor coach with a professional driver, plus a flight from Salt Lake City to San Francisco.
An exclusive departure is available for students currently completing 7th or 8th grade.
Separate departure dates are assigned to create compatible co-ed age groups.
Varies from 28 to 48 participants.
We can accommodate most dietary preferences and allergies.
Do you separate different age groups?
It depends on the program, so it’s always best to contact us. On some programs, we assign a specific departure date by age group to create the best possible social dynamics. For example, if grades 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 are listed on a program, note they will not all be traveling together on the same departure.
To find the programs with exclusive age-specific departures, look for tags saying “middle school” for students completing 7th and 8th grades, or “ON TOUR” for students completing 11th and 12th grades.
Who are the staff and what are their qualifications?
Our staff are educators, guidance counselors, coaches, college and university students, former camp counselors, residence life coordinators, community volunteers, world travelers, and other leaders with diverse backgrounds. Many are former participants themselves who couldn’t get enough of the Westcoast experience! Learn more about our summer leaders.
What is the difference between an Active Teen Tour and a Global Adventure program?
Our Active Teen Tours offer larger group sizes (generally 35-48 participants) and travel in deluxe motor coaches. Accommodations include quality hotels and occasional fun college residences.
Global Adventures are smaller group experiences (generally up to 26 participants on all itineraries other than the 17, 20 or 25-day Greece & Italy, 20-day Greece & Portugal or 10-day Greek Islands, which varies from 24-36 participants.)
Groups travel by private motor coaches and occasional public transportation internationally, and use passenger vans in the USA. Select European programs travel exclusively by train and public transportation. While these programs have a slightly bigger focus on adventure travel, we stay in quality hotels and lodges, always ensuring a good night’s rest.