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Established in Montreal in 1982.
This summer teen tour is the ultimate American road trip, literally taking you “from sea to shining sea.” This 40-day adventure begins in New York and ends in California. Along the way, teens will experience the awe of natural wonders like Niagara Falls and the Grand Canyon, the hustle and bustle of cities like Chicago, and the excitement of California. This summer program brings teens together in a welcoming group environment to connect and share unforgettable experiences. You might think the “U.S.” before “Explorer” stands for United States… but actually it means Unforgettable Summer!
Take a ride to the Falls and enjoy a Jetboat thrill on the Niagara River.
Whitewater Raft the Snake River.
Challenging ropes course and Quadricycles.
Visit National Parks like Bryce, Yellowstone, Zion & Grand Canyon.
Learn to surf with professional lessons in San Diego.
Witness the lighting ceremony at Mount Rushmore.
Sea kayak off the coast of Santa Barbara.
Cedar Point Amusement Park - The nation’s best!
Sail a private charter across Lake Tahoe.
Enjoy an exciting Las Vegas Show.
Learn from professional chefs at a private cooking school.
Extreme Tubing at Park City Olympic Park.
Laugh it up at the IMPROV Comedy Club in L.A.
Horseback ride, Alpine Slide and Cowboy Coaster.
Enjoy San Francisco including Fisherman’s Wharf and Alcatraz.
Venice Beach, Rodeo Drive, Hollywood, Santa Monica Pier.
Waterski, wakeboard, kneeboard or tube Lake Tahoe.
Explore Universal Studios and Disneyland.
Major League Baseball and San Diego Zoo.
Whirlyball, Lagoon-a-Beach Water & Amusement Park.
An adrenaline-filled program with the coolest activities, picture-perfect landmarks and a close group bond.
Hotels, resorts & college residences.
Includes breakfast and dinner daily.
Includes all recreation & activities listed.
Chartered deluxe, air conditioned motor coach with a professional driver.
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.