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

* Whitewater Raft the Snake River
* Summer Ski or Snowboard Whistler and Mt. Hood
* Waterski or Wakeboard on Lake Okanagan
* Gameworks and Crazy Karaoke
* Cool Experience Music Project!
* Amazing Park City Ziprider & Alpine Coaster
* Giant Snowmobile Glacier Ride in Jasper
* Mountain Biking & Horseback Riding
* Wacky Whirlyball
* Canoe on Dazzling Lake Louise
* Alpine Slide 3000 feet at Skibowl
* Magnificent National Parks: Yellowstone, Grand Teton, Glacier, Banff & Jasper

Action Packed Itinerary:

Mt. Hood
* Welcome & Orientation
* Visit the summer training site for the US National Ski Team at Timberline
* Amazing skiing, snowboarding or mountain biking
* Swoosh down 3000 feet of curves at amazing alpine slide at Skibowl!

Seattle
Create original tunes or celebrate your favorite band at Experience Music Project
* Incredible food at Pike Place Market
* Kayak on Lake Union
* Play the very latest at Gameworks
* Space Needle for unmatched view from Mt. Rainier to the Cascade Mountains
* Play Whirlyball - like basketball & lacrosse in bumper cars!
* Cheer for the Mariners*
* Climb aboard your DUCK, a unique amphibious vehicle, for a Seattle Duck Tour Adventure!

Whistler & Blackcomb Mountain Resort
* Two days of summer-ski or snowboard Horstmann Glacier or tennis
* Horseback ride & mountain bike shaded valley trails.

Vancouver
* World-class stay at UBC's Oceanside campus
* Pacific plunge at Kitts' Beach
* Cross daring Capilano Suspension Bridge 230 feet above the canyon
* Check out Granville Island & trendy Robson St.'s funky shops
* Tandem cycle through Stanley Park

Okanagan Valley
* Soak up sun for two lakeside resort days
* Beach volleyball and pro instruction in wakeboarding and water skiing
* Slap on sunscreen for Okanagan-to-Skaha Lake tubing
* Sleep in, enjoy beach lounging before bonding at crazy Karaoke night!

Canadian Rockies/Banff/Jasper
* Canoe on turquoise Lake Louise
* Tour Athabasca Glacier by giant snowmobile and throw snowballs in July
* Team up with new friends for Laser Tag
* Wave pool & Leisure Center
* Experience Canada's Olympic Park
* Climb the 90-meter ski jump tower
* Amazing zorbing - Google it!

Big Sky Country
Experience Montana with hike and boat ride through Glacier National Park - well worth the trip!

The Grand Tetons
* Whitewater Raft the wet, wild Snake River
* Check out famous resort town Jackson Hole
* Discover Yellowstone's "Old Faithful" and get ready to count buffalo!

Park City Resort
* At the end of your amazing trip, this deluxe Park City Peaks Hotel
* Ride the all new, amazing Alpine Coaster and Ziprider
* Go swimming or just hanging out in the sunshine
* Share great moments of friendship, souvenir group photo and farewell banquet!
* Baseball game applies when Mariners play at home during our visit.

Travel Types

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

Type of Programs

• Adventure Travel
• Student Tours

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

USD 4,699 for 17 days Plus airfare to Portland and home from Calgary; USD 5,999 for 25 days Plus airfare to Portland and home from Salt Lake City

Program Fees Include:

For 17 Days:
* 9 nights hotels, resorts & dorms
* 7 nights deluxe camping
* Each date represents a separate age group
* INCLUDES all lodging, 3 meals daily, all recreation, entertainment, gratuities, & taxes.

For 25 days:
* 15 nights hotels, resorts & dorms
* 9 nights deluxe camping
* Each date represents a separate age group
* 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

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