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TFT: USA For Older Teens: Alaska Service and Adventure

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4.5 / 5Overall Rating
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2003Year established

Program Overview

Alaska is known as the last frontier, the land of the midnight sun, and the place where your life will change! This program combines the breathtaking beauty of Alaska, meaningful service work, and adventures that will have the whole family wishing they could come! You’ll visit Homer, one of Alaska’s best-kept secrets near Kenai Fjords National Park.

Our Older Teen programs are carefully crafted with 11th and 12th graders in mind. We do not just take our standard programs and open certain dates to an older age group without changing the itineraries. Instead, we understand that older teens require a different type of program, and need itineraries with more challenges and independence to help them grow and encourage even more confidence in traveling.

These programs are designed to nurture older teens and teach them to be more savvy travelers. Because as you grow, your interests and needs do too. So get ready to explore the very best the 49th State has to offer, connect with nature and local communities, and learn how to be an independent traveler!

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Program Highlights

Earn up to 20 hours of community service at two volunteer sites
Whitewater raft up to Class IV rapids in two stunning canyons
Strap on crampons and literally “walk on water” as you hike across a glacier, or for those brave enough, learn how to ice climb!
Spend time in Kenai Fjord National Park and hike to the top of the Harding Ice Field
Stargaze and, if we’re lucky, even see the Northern Lights!

What's Included

On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
Cultural Training / Program / Orientation
Some Program Activity Costs

Program Details

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Locations

  • Alaska, United States
  • Anchorage, United States

Eligible Nationalities

  • All Nationalities

Education Levels & Language

  • Education
  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Accommodation Options

  • Other

Application Procedures

  • Online Application
  • Physical Exam/Health Records

Age Requirement

14-20

Duration

  • 1-2 Weeks

Program Reviews

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2 reviews

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Itinerary
5.0
Health & Safety
5.0
Satisfaction
5.0
Community Engagement
5.0
Day to Day Life
5.0
Program Administration
4.5

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Olivia BrownUnited States · June 2022

Unforgettable

I would say Alaska was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, but because of this trip I definitely dream about going back. It took me a minute to adjust to the sun not setting and it still being bright at 3 am. But because it was so bright I could stay up later laughing, talking, exploring, and learning. I did not take this trip for granted. The staff and even kids on this trip encouraged each other to really observe where we were. I had never drunk so much water in one summer - everyone was really hydrated. The staff also really encouraged us to try new foods and drinks - I tried reindeer sausage! I felt a little homesick at times but this trip made me look beyond New Jersey and kept me in the moment. I now have a special place in my heart for Alaska.

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Sydney JohnsonCanada · October 2019

Alaska for older teens was a great trip!

No one would really think that if they could travel, they would go to Alaska. I was totally like that. But after seeing what this trip had to offer, I decided to sign up and do it. It was such an amazing experience! By far, my favourite Travel for Teens trip. I was with a small group and we all got along so great. The activities were amazing like going sea kayaking and seeing seals, going hiking and seeing a herd of wild goats and a glacier, and going whitewater rafting down a canyon! I would totally do this trip again, if I could, I loved it so much. Travel for Teens is a great company to travel with because you’re going with great kids your age and you’re very safe. Also, the dinners and breakfasts are included and the counsellors, food and accommodations are great! I absolutely love Travel for Teens and would totally recommend signing up for the USA for Older Teens: Alaska Service & Adventure trip (only if you like the outdoors though).

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Recognitions & Awards

Awards and accreditations earned by this provider

GoAbroad Top Rated Provider 2025 - Adventure Travel
Notable Mention - GoAbroad Top Rated High School Abroad Providers 2024
Top Rated Provider 2023 - High School Abroad
Top Rated Notable Mentions 2022
Top Rated Organization 2021 - High School Abroad
Top Rated Organization 2019 - High School Abroad
GoAbroad Top Rated Organizations 2018 (Notable Mention)
GoAbroad Top Youth Travel Program 2017

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