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Program Overview

The American Voyageur summer travel program is our original itinerary and is still as popular as ever! If “life is a highway,” it had better pass through every stop on this incredible teen expedition. So much more exciting than summer camp, this road trip loops through the Western USA and Canada in 40 action-packed days. Participants will tour San Francisco, whitewater raft in Wyoming, sea kayak in Santa Barbara, surf in San Diego, and so much more. We see time and again how much everyone grows over the summer by stepping out of their comfort zone with the support of our staff and feeling socially at ease.

This program is available to students completing grades 8, 9, 10, and 11. Separate departure dates are assigned to create compatible co-ed age groups.

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Program Highlights

Whitewater raft the Snake River, conquering rapids named Lunch Counter, Big Kahuna, Champagne, and Ropes.
Drink glacier water on the Athabasca Glacier; ride the Luge in Canada's Olympic Park; and canoe on magnificent Lake Louise.
Hit up all the sits in San Francisco and LA; laugh from your reserved seats at the IMPROV Comedy Club; and take a studio tour of Universal Studios.
Hang ten with professional surf lessons in the Pacific Ocean, and venture deep into the Sedona desert on the Pink Jeep Tour.
Explore 4 National Parks: Yellowstone, Bryce, Zion, & the Grand Canyon.

What's Included

Tuition & Fees
Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
All Program Activity Costs
Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Program Details

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Locations

  • Banff, Canada
  • Arizona, United States

Types & Subjects

  • Focus Areas
  • Experiential Learning

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • 2026

Eligible Nationalities

  • All Nationalities
  • This Program is also open to Solo, Group

Education Levels & Language

  • Education
  • High School Freshman (1st Year)
  • High School Sophomore (2nd Year)
  • High School Junior (3rd Year)
  • Grade school to 8th grade

Accommodation Options

  • Dormitory
  • Group living

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

Age Requirement

14-17

Duration

  • 5-8 Weeks
  • Summer

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