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Description

Westcoast Connection is in our 28th summer of showing teenagers the summer of a lifetime. We offer Active Teen Tours as well as Adventures, Community Service, Language Immersion, Pre-College Enrichment, and Ski/Snowboard programs. Our itineraries travel throughout the United States including Alaska and Hawaii, Canada, Europe, Australia, Costa Rica, Africa, China, Peru, Israel, and Belize.

The Californian Dreaming by Westcoast Connection is a 21-day program. The trip begins in San Francisco and continues onto the following locations: Lake Tahoe, Los Angeles, San Diego, Las Vegas, The Canyons and a Scottsdale Resort.

Highlights

* 14 Days Sunny California
* Learn to surf with professional instructors
* Lake Tahoe Sailing Cruise
* Whitewater Rafting
* Vegas' Gameworks and Ride Stratosphere Big Shot
* Universal Studios, City Walk & Disneyland
* Front row seats at IMPROV Comedy Club
* Hard Rock Cafe
* Major League Baseball
* Ultrazone Laser Tag
* San Diego Zoo
* Venice Beach, Rodeo Drive
* Hollywood
* Fisherman's Wharf & Alcatraz Prison
* Sedona Pink Jeep Tour
* Waterski or Wakeboard
* Challenge Ropes Course
* Magnificent National Parks: Bryce, Zion, & Grand Canyon

Action Packed Itinerary:

* San Francisco
Welcome & Orientation at the fabulous Westin hotel in Millbrae! Golden Gate Bridge. Fisherman's Wharf, Pier 39 & tour Alcatraz prison. Sample Ghirardelli chocolates. Ride cable car to Chinatown for authentic feast. Wobble down Lombard St. - world's crookedest; Cheer Giants or A's!

* Lake Tahoe
Amazing Whitewater Rafting. Beach volleyball, tubing, and pro instruction in wakeboarding and water-skiing. Ropes course challenge - ride "giant swing" and zip-line. Play tennis or chill poolside at resort. Sprawl the deck of exclusive sailing cruise on blue waters of Lake Tahoe!

* LA
Enjoy world-class campus stay at UCLA. Discover stars at Universal Studios and City Walk. Dine at Hard Rock and laugh non-stop from your front row seats at IMPROV comedy club. Stargaze on Hollywood Walk of Fame and match hand prints at Mann's Chinese Theater! Visit the Museum of Tolerance and lend a hand at the LA Food Bank. Soak up the sun and fun at Venice Beach. Check out Beverly Hills, stroll Rodeo Drive and see Mickey at Disneyland!

* San Diego
Ready? Learn to ride the waves and hang ten with professional instructors at our Pacific Ocean surf camp! World-famous San Diego Zoo. Team up with new friends for Ultrazone laser tag!

* Las Vegas
Two great nights and lots of pool time at incredible Monte Carlo Hotel! World-famous Las Vegas Blvd. - erupting volcano, white tigers, Bellagio's dancing fountains and Venetian canals. Explore Forum Shops at Caesar's Palace, play very latest at Gameworks. Dare to ride world's-highest, the Big Shot, 1000 feet atop the Stratosphere!

* The Canyons
Walk through spectacularly colored pinnacles at Bryce Canyon. Laughs and group bonding at our exclusive western show and chuckwagon cookout. You will remember it forever - the Grand Canyon!

* Scottsdale Resort
Off-road thrills on a Sedona Pink Jeep Tour through Red Rock Country. Fantastic final summer stay at Scottsdale Marriott at McDowell Mountains. Choose from health club, swimming or sunning. Share great moments of friendship before our farewell banquet and your trip home!

Travel Types

• Camping
• Canoeing
• Cross/Back Country Skiing
• Cycling (Mountain)
• Cycling (Road/Touring)
• Dancing
• Downhill Skiing
• Hiking
• Horseback Riding
• Kayaking (River)
• Kayaking (Sea)
• Rafting
• Sailing
• Scuba
• Snorkeling
• Snowboarding
• Soccer/Football
• Student Tours
• Surfing
• Tours
• Water Skiing

Type of Programs

• Adventure Travel
• Student Tours

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

USD 6,499 Plus airfare to San Francisco and home from Phoenix

Cost Include Description:

- All Hotels, Resorts & College Dorm
- Each date represents a separate age group
- INCLUDES all lodging, 3 meals daily, recreation, entertainment, gratuities & taxes.

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to United States

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of 24-48

Application Process Involves

• Other
• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network

Westcoast Connection Active Teen Tours's Mission Statement

We are in our 28th summer of showing teenagers the summer of a lifetime. Our Westcoast Connection Active Teen Tours offer North American and Overseas Teen Tours, Golf Programs, a Major League Madness Baseball Tour and a Ski/Snowboard program.

Year Founded

1982