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For nearly four decades, the safety of our participants and staff has been our number one priority. We’ve proactively managed many global emergencies and have done so while maintaining our reputation for consistently operating teen summer programs of the highest quality. As leaders in the industry, you can count on WCC to make responsible modifications to protocols and guidelines as we approach summer 2022.
Having operated 44 safe and successful programs last summer, our team is busy building on those experiences to make this upcoming summer exceptional. Our participants will never forget summer 2021, which was full of in-person interaction, new friendships, laughter and a sense of normalcy. We are so excited to get on the road again!
We will continue to work with our partners, local, state, federal and international agencies, our infectious disease physician and within our own Covid committee to assess the specific protocols needed to help keep our participants safe and healthy. Our experience operating programs in this environment has taught us that flexibility is the key component to success.
For summer 2022, we require all participants and staff to be vaccinated prior to their program.
The CDC now recommends booster shots at 5 months after the completion of the primary series of vaccinations for those aged 12 and older. A booster may be required by many of the destinations and establishments we visit. Thus, in order to have the best chance your teen will be able to participate in all aspects of their program and help protect against serious illness, we strongly suggest they obtain the booster shot in accordance with the CDC recommendation and after consulting with your physician.
We will be updating enrolled families on their specific destination testing and vaccination requirements closer to departure.
The situation is ever changing and rest assured WCC is monitoring, adapting and staying well-informed. We will implement the following protocols and systems depending on the circumstances closer to departure:
We work with trusted hotels, restaurants, vendors and partners that meet our quality standards and are compliant with locally mandated protocols.
Westcoast Connection has been awarded the Safe Travels stamp by the World Travel and Tourism Council. This stamp is an international symbol designed to allow travelers to recognize companies globally, which have adopted proper, standardized health and hygiene protocols.
We pride ourselves on the trust we’ve worked hard to earn from our travelers over the past 39 years. We believe that trust is derived from our individual attention and care for participants, our attention to detail, transparent communication with families, as well as, our sensible judgment. We are here to answer any questions you may have, as there is no substitute for a conversation.
What are your safety standards?
Our travelers’ security is our number one priority and we strive to create the safest programs possible. There are various aspects to safety from planning and itinerary development, staffing and training, risk management and social and emotional safety. Built on 39 years of experience in providing teens with reliable and secure travel experiences, we are proud of our excellent safety record. For more information, visit our Safety page, and better yet call us.
Have you ever dealt with serious emergency situations?
Over 39 years, we are proud of our record of handling emergencies from world events to personal medical needs. We have many protocols and investments in increased summer personnel to help us respond in real-time. Please contact us to discuss any of your concerns or how we have handled specific situations.