Description

Westcoast Connection / 360° Student Travel is in our 29th summer of showing teenagers the summer of a lifetime. We offer Active Teen Tours as well as our Community Service, Language, Pre-College Enrichment, and Global Adventure programs. Our itineraries travel throughout the United States including Alaska and Hawaii, Canada, Europe, Australia, Israel, Costa Rica, China, Africa, Peru, and Ecuador/Galapagos.

Highlights

* Cedar Point Amusement Park - the Nation's Best!
* Rock 'N Roll Hall of Fame
* Whitewater Raft the Kennebec River
* Learn to surf with professional instructors
* Niagara Falls Maid of the Mist and Niagara River Jetboat
* Shear Madness Theater
* Boston Duck Tour
* Laser Tag, IMAX & Wacky Whirlyball
* Hard Rock Cafe
* Paramount Canada's Wonderland
* Major League Baseball
* Seakayaking & Mountain Biking
* Busch Gardens & Watercountry USA
* Waterski, Wakeboard or Tube Mont Tremblant Resort
* CN Tower and Hockey Hall of Fame
* Challenge Ropes Course and Canoeing
* Scenic wonders & Resorts: Acadia National Park, Niagara Falls, Mont Tremblant & Virginia Beach
* On our optional Orlando Extension: Disneyworld's Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, MGM, Universal Studios Islands of Adventure, City Walk, Blizzard Beach and More...

Action Packed Itinerary:

* Boston
Welcome & Orientation; Check into your BU dorm; Climb aboard your DUCK, a unique amphibious vehicle, for a Boston Duck Tour adventure; Tour Harvard Yard & the historic Freedom Trail; Dinner party at television landmark Cheers; Munch treats in Quincy Market; Cool off with local ice cream favorite - J.P. Licks; Check out trendy Newbury Street; Discover famous Charles River by canoe; Help solve the crime at Shear Madness a night of many laughs!

* Acadia National Park/Atlantic Ocean
Seakayak in stable tandem kayaks along Maine coastline; Cycle Acadias famous carriage trails; Enjoy town time in charming Bar Harbor; Eat hearty with authentic Maine lobster bake!

* Kennebec River Whitewater Rafting & Adventure Ropes Course -
Get ready for some serious group bonding! High and low ropes elements include both physical and mental challenges for the entire group, allowing each person to test their personal limits in a fun, safe, supportive team atmosphere; Paddle thrilling whitewater on the Kennebec River with professional guides leading your wild, wet adventure through famous rapids such as Big Mama and White washer!

* Montreal
Bonjour! Check into world renowned McGill dorms for 2 great days in this unique European-like city; Explore cobblestone streets of Old City and bustling, exciting downtown shops; Group bonding and laughs as you ice skate at the Atrium; Hard Rock Café; Team up with new friends for laser tag!

* Mont Tremblant Resort
Chill at incredible resort condos and lounge on beach; Professional instruction in water skiing and wake boarding or ride the banana boat on Lac Tremblant; Ride Flying Mile Chairlift and speed down mountain on thrilling luge track.

* Toronto
Speed to the top of CN Tower for unmatched views; Experience incredible roller coasters at Paramount Canada's Wonderland; Check out trendy Queen St.s funky shops; Test your skills and meet the legends at Hockey Hall of Fame.

* Niagara Falls
Feel the thunderous falls as you ride the Maid of the Mist; Get soaked on ultimate Niagara River jet boat thrill ride through Devils Hole Rapids; See the falls lit up at night.

* Cleveland
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame; Check out the coolest film footage and rare memorabilia; Play wacky Whirlyball - its like basketball & lacrosse combined in bumper cars; Ready? Get set for the thrill of a lifetime at Cedar Point with 68 rides, 15 roller coasters and the new Wicked Twister its no wonder it is voted Best Amusement Park in the World!

* Washington D.C.
Admire the Capital from atop the Washington Monument; Marvel at the impressive Lincoln Memorial, and moving tribute to Vietnam Veterans; Discover the Spy Museum and very meaningful Holocaust Museum; From Georgetown dorms - check out trendy neighborhood shops.

* Busch Gardens & Watercountry USA
Beat the heat at Watercountry USA - Special effects, dark tunnels and waterfalls combine with twists and turns to make sure you get super soaked! Ride the Rampage where your surfboggan shoots straight down 75 feet! Laugh away at Busch Gardens dare to ride Apollos Chariot, a hypercoaster boasting 9 drops, the first plunging 21 stories; Alpengeist, an inverted looping coaster; or for the truly brave - Griffon is the world's tallest floorless dive coaster, 205 feet up and 90° straight down!

* Virginia Beach Resort
Learn to ride the waves and hang ten with professional instructors at our Surf Camp; Enjoy the incredible Doubletree Hotel for our final days of beach-time bonding and laughs; For those on the 21 day trip, enjoy our farewell banquet party and cherish memories that last well beyond summer's end! For the 26 day program, the incredible action continues...

The 21 day Eastcoast Encounter ends with a choice of return flight from Norfolk, Virginia or ground transport back to New York, or you may choose to continue on our 5 day Orlando Extension!

Optional 5 Nights Amazing Orlando Extension Featuring:

* 5 Nights at the Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando
* Disney's Magic Kingdom
* Push the pedal to the metal at EPCOTs test track.
* MGM Studios Tour and Amazing Rides.
* Beat the Heat at Blizzard Beach.
* Enjoy incredible Universal Studios Islands of Adventure and the new Wizarding World of Harry Potter
* Airfare from Norfolk, VA to Orlando, FL is included.

Travel Types

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

Type of Programs

• Adventure Travel
• Student Tours

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

USD 4,899 for 21 days plus airfare if applicable; USD 5,999 for 26 days plus airfare from Orlando

Program Fees Include:

For 21 Days:
- 14 nights hotels, resorts & dorms
- 6 nights deluxe camping
- Each date represents a separate age group
- You may begin your trip with ground transport included from New York or you may fly directly to Boston and be greeted by our staff upon arrival.
- You may return by motor-coach to NY or fly home from Norfolk, VA.
- INCLUDES all lodging, 3 meals daily, all recreation, entertainment, gratuities, & taxes.

For 26 days
- plus airfare from Orlando
- 19 nights hotels, resorts & dorms
- 6 nights deluxe camping
- Each date represents a separate age group
- You may begin your trip with ground transport included from New York or you may fly directly to Boston and be greeted by our staff upon arrival.
- Fly home from Orlando, FL.
- INCLUDES all lodging, 3 meals daily, all recreation, entertainment, gratuities, & taxes.

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

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

Westcoast Connection / 360° Student Travel is in our 29th summer of showing teenagers the summer of a lifetime. We offer North American and Overseas Teen Tours, as well as Community Service, Language, Pre-College Enrichment, and Global Adventure programs.

Year Founded

1982