Westcoast Connection
Why choose Westcoast Connection?
Westcoast Connection has served over 35,000 teen travelers since 1982. We offer summer programs targeted for students completing the equivalent of US grades 7-12 (approximate ages 13-17). With more than 70 programs in over 25 different countries, we strive to offer fully immersive, high quality, perfectly planned, perfectly paced adventures for each and every teen through our key programs. The ...
Westcoast Connection has served over 35,000 teen travelers since 1982. We offer summer programs targeted for students completing the equivalent of US grades 7-12 (approximate ages 13-17). With more than 70 programs in over 25 different countries, we strive to offer fully immersive, high quality, perfectly planned, perfectly paced adventures for each and every teen through our key programs. The intensity and variety of our Active Teen Tour programs are all about fun, action-packed days. Our Pre-College Enrichment programs offer endless study abroad options at leading campuses, such as UCLA, California and McGill University, Montreal. We also offer unique programs in partnership with the editors of Seventeen and The American Red Cross. At the same time, our Community Service programs are ...
Westcoast Connection Reviews
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the best trip
by: stacy maurice - KenyaProgram: California Dreaming (For Ages 13-17)Participating in the program was an absolute joy! It was a fun and enriching experience where we not only made new friends but also gained valuable knowledge and skills. The activities were diverse and engaging, providing hands-on learning opportunities that made complex concepts easy to grasp. We delved into exciting topics, explored new cultures, and worked on team projects that were both challenging and rewarding. Overall, it was an incredible journey of growth, discovery, and unforgettable m...
Trip of a Lifetime
by: Anonymous Anonymous - United StatesProgram: European Experience ON TOURMy son went on the OnTour European Experience trip last summer. This has been the most incredible experience he has had the privilege and opportunity to participate in. The culture he gained was incredible and Westcoast was amazing to deal with. The trip was incredibly well organized, professional and compassionate. This was truly the experience of a lifetime and I would highly recommend it to anyone who is considering this for their teen.
Best program out there
by: Julie Savitz - United StatesProgram: Pre-College Enrichment BarcelonaOur daughter has been with west coast for 3 years!! What an amazing experience she has had! Both learning making new friends and experiencing life outside of the US. Triple threat!! I can’t say enough great things about this company. Ira was a great help - making us feel as though we are family!
Westcoast Connection Programs
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From the canals of Bangkok and nearby floating markets to the magnificent stone ruins and the spectacular temples in Ayutthaya, and through the l...
Westcoast Connection gives you the opportunity to get a feel for life after high school through the Pre-College Enrichment Barcelona program! Fin...
Get ready to see Europe like you never imagined! Whitewater raft, ski, or snowboard; walk along the coastline in Rimini and dance the night away ...
This is truly the ultimate West Coast teenage road trip! This program begins in San Francisco and Lake Tahoe in Northern California. Then cruise ...
Turn your Cali dreams into reality on this teen tour that packs in a week of SoCal glamour, palm trees, and beaches with Northern California exci...
Open to students ages approximately 13-16 (completing grades 7th-10th), this Baseball Tour involves visits to big stadiums and ballparks in the U...
Interviews
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Madison Hafitz
Interviewed in 2018
Madison is a Master’s in Public Health candidate at the University of Michigan. She is currently pursuing a degree in Health Behavior & Health Educati...
Madison Hafitz
Interviewed in 2018
What inspired you to travel abroad?
What inspired you to work for Westcoast Connection?
Danny Schiff
Interviewed in 2019
Danny grew up on the beaches of Florida, earning his degree in education from the University of Florida, and spending his weekends surfing and trainin...
Danny Schiff
Interviewed in 2019
What inspired you to travel abroad?
At teachers’ college, a classmate told me about spending her summer hiking, rafting, and surfing on a California and the Canyons trip with Westcoast Connection, and I couldn’t believe that a job like that actually existed. I applied immediately and flew out to California that summer for my first trip as a staff.