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Informational Webinars

Our knowledgeable Program Specialists & Client Service Team is proud to host live webinars to educate families about our organization and opportunities. We know parents & teens have so many options and we can’t wait to help make it easier to find your program of a lifetime!

An Introduction to Westcoast Connection

Wednesday, November 4th @ 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT

Our mission is to create life-changing experiences that teens remember as the best of their lives. Join this webinar to learn about our philosophy of “Each and Every” and why 98.5% of survey respondents say they would recommend WCC.

Webinar Topics:

  • What makes a summer experience with WCC so special?
  • Destinations & activities within all three divisions: Travel, Learn, Volunteer.
  • Details on our unwavering commitment to safety and supervision, staff hiring & training, how we cultivate successful social connections and more!

 

 

Top 10 Questions, Answered Live!

Tuesday, December 8th @ 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT

Join this webinar to hear our Program Specialists & Client Services team address the top ten burning questions parents ask prior to enrollment. Covering essential topics like safety protocols, summer communication, accommodations, and rooming policies. Stay engaged with interactive polls to help guide your family through finding the right program fit for you!

It also provides:

  • Insider details on staff qualifications.
  • Strategies for fostering positive social connections among participants.
  • Travel arrangements, participant demographics, and more!

Previous webinar recordings

Grab some popcorn and enjoy past webinars at your convenience!

Introduction to Westcoast Connection

This overview of WCC will help you sort through all our divisions and destinations, including details on our staff hiring and training, unwavering commitment to safety, how we cultivate successful social connections and more!

Originally recorded October 29, 2025.

Spotlight on Europe Programs

This video details our decades of experience and infrastructure in Europe, across 15 different countries and all 5 of our divisions from authentic travel programs to learning opportunities on pre-study abroad experiences.

 Originally recorded December 3, 2025.