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CONNECTICUT Sean had another great trip and we highly recommend them! I've spoken to many parents who had their kids on trips with other organizations, and not one even comes close to the level of organization and professionalism that we've experienced with Westcoast Connection / 360° Student Travel. Great job! Dawn Holmes
The community service experience opened my eyes to a wide variety of lifestyles and the adventure provided a group bonding and highly entertaining experience. Sean Holmes I had an amazing summer with amazing people! I came not knowing anyone and was nervous about not becoming close with anyone, but I did! Participating in this program has changed me. Alyssa Factor
We were very pleased with our experience with Westcoast Connection and would definitely recommend to our friends and would consider other trips for our children and family. Susan & Jeffrey Factor
The community service experience opened my eyes to a wide variety of lifestyles and the adventure provided a group bonding and highly entertaining experience. Sean Holmes I expected to have a lot of fun - not only did I have fun but I also enjoyed the community service work I was doing. My favorite project was working in Kids Kitchen. I felt the most rewarded hanging out with the kids. I cannot even describe how much this trip has changed me! I made so many friends and I have developed an attachment to people that I just met. I met a girl named Violet in Seldovia and within a couple of hours of meeting her, she told me I was her best friend. At Kids Kitchen I loved every second of this trip and thought it was perfect. Being on the Alaska trip has opened my eyes to how fortunate I am to live the way I do. Alaska is like a magical place, very different from all other places. It is the most eye opening, heartwarming trip I have ever attended. I had so much fun at every place we went! This was the best summer of my life! It has been the experience of a lifetime. I will never forget the children of the Patronato Orphanage or any of the people on this trip.
After Daniel’s first trip, his rating was a 9. When we asked what it would take to make it a 10 he couldn't respond. It was a perfect three weeks because of the combination of the adventure, the counselors, and the kids. The second trip far exceeded Dan's expectations in terms of his connecting with the children in Costa Rica. The adventure portion was amazing. He was so excited about it that he wants his younger sister to look at it for next summer. Thank you for giving our son such memorable trips. Sharyn & Larry Kessler This was the best experience ever! La Carpio was my favorite because I felt that I made the biggest difference by constructing and giving beds to people who once slept on the floor. The trip was very well planned for teenagers including both sights and fun sports. Dan had a great experience and met very nice teens. I had the summer of a lifetime, with wonderful people from all over. The staff was incredible, we always had more than enough food, the sights & activities were great, and our Tour Director was amazing. Thanks for an amazing summer. Listening to all their wonderful stories and details of what Julie & David saw and did, we wish we were 15 and could join! Thank you once again, WCC. BETHEL I thought the trip was great!! The leaders and the kids combined with fun activities made it the best 3 weeks I ever had. Our daughter had a once in a lifetime experience, better than either one of us expected. Thanks for putting together a wonderful tour. BETHANY I never knew how well I could get to know local people of Costa Rica as well as the others on my trip. Rebecca Hunter CHESHIRE My tour director, Scott, was excellent. This was my second Westcoast Connection trip. Both were outstanding. COS COB Great experience, great people, involved staff who were flexible and concerned for the group. DANBURY This summer was so much fun! I met amazing people and learned so much. It went by so fast (time flies when you're having fun!) but I will definitely remember it forever. Melissa Michaelis Aaron had nothing but glowing reports about his head counselor. I have two older daughters who went on the same trip and my son’s experience has met every expectation and more. My girls are still excited about the experience and now he shares their sentiments. Thanks for making this memorable and exciting. DARIEN Madeline’s trip was awesome. She loved her counselors and said everything went great. We never worried because she always sounded happy—this is a parent’s dream! Thank you for such a wonderful experience. Scott had a wonderful, fun and safe experience. Thanks to all of the dedicated counselors. EASTON The people you meet here are like camp friends that you will have forever but this is better than camp because you travel and sightsee. Our Director went out of his way to make us happy. Jessica Cohen FAIRFIELD I went to Europe looking to have an incredible experience. The places we saw are amazing. The group became a family instantly. Best summer ever. Chloe Bartlett
You truly meet people, participants and staff who genuinely care about making a difference, and I am glad I could meet, work, live and have fun with those people. Westcoast Connection and 360 Student Travel really know how to create a life changing summer! I made friends that I will never forget. Everyone was close even though we were all different. Jared was the best Director - he was funny, energetic & a good person, and this was the best staff I've ever encountered in all my summer years-they were nice, funny, and great friends. Samuel Belkin Participating in this program has made me much more adventurous and pushed me to reach outside of my comfort zone. It has also opened my eyes and heart to the cultures outside my own. Peyton Williams This trip was truly amazing. I met friends that I will have forever. This is my second trip with Westcoast Connection and this trip was amazing! My Director Andy was very funny and respectful towards everyone. He and the staff made the trip great! You created a trip with a talented group of staff and exceptional experiences in spectacular places. The tour director Jeremy was an inspiring and caring young man. The group was small enough to create an intimate group but with a variety of types of personalities. It was especially nice to have a mix of kid’s varied geographical backgrounds – all over the US and Canada. It was probably the crucial element. Even though Zach came alone, the leaders facilitated making friendships right away. The kids were kept busy with very high quality activities. Thank you so much for making this summer so special and memorable for Zach. This trip was completely awesome in every way. Sam was an absolutely exceptional Director & strong leader. I really had the summer of my life and would highly recommend this tour to anybody. GLASTONBURY I had an amazing experience on California and the Canyons trip. I met so many great people and the staff made the trip spectacular. I will always remember my experience with Westcoast Connection. Participating in this program expanded my awareness of others. There was never a dull moment! Hannah Dutra GREENWICH I made really close friends and the staff were really cool and highly supportive. Samantha Feinberg
I gained a rewarding feeling by giving back to another community in need. Habitat for Humanity was my favorite service because it felt great to build a house for someone who needed it. It has changed me by looking on the world in a new frame of mind. Alex Kassin
I had an amazing trip. Habitat for Humanity was my favorite project because I felt like I made an impact on other people’s lives that are less fortunate. The community service made me realize that things and items in life are not always what make you happy, it's the people in life. Noah Granoff
Thanks for such a wonderful trip! Noah had a blast. Jill & Rich Granoff I had lots of fun! My life has changed forever! Jake Wright
From this experience I have gained a wider knowledge of myself and that you can make a difference. Gabrielle Kahn
It was awesome. I made multiple new friends from all over North America. The skiing & snowboarding was thrilling! Noah Granoff
Thanks for such a wonderful trip! Noah had a blast. Jill & Rich Granoff
Thank you SO MUCH for giving Kevin the experience of a lifetime! Marjorie & Kevin Futterman The French Excursion was amazing, need I say more?! The leaders and the tour members are all incredible people - they made the summer as great as it was. This trip has made me more appreciative of what I have and also made me realize how many cool new people there are for me to meet outside of my hometown! Siena Park
I thank you so much that Siena had such a good time. She has not stopped talking about this trip since she returned home. Kaitlyn O'Connor Park Westcoast Connection is a first-rate, excellent-run operation. We appreciate all your efforts. You did it professionally, successfully and we have already told many that we would recommend your tours. Alyssa sounds very HAPPY! Hats off to you! Debbie & Mike Miron Dayle was an amazing and fun director. Charine had an amazing trip! Most importantly she wholeheartedly wants to thank John for everything he did. She felt that he went out of his way to do what ever it took to make the trip a success! MONROE The community service was enlightening and I made a lot of new friends. I want to donate more of my free time and this program helped me realize that. Mary D'Agostino I've already recommended your trips to several friends. The staff was fantastic and I was extremely impressed with your team and how experienced they were on Mary’s trip. Marc D'Agostino NEW FAIRFIELD The itinerary was amazing, the nighttime options were fun, and the staff was incredible. Stephanie had a wonderful time and made many friends. It was a great learning and growing experience for her. NEW HAVEN Gavin was outstanding in handling the varied needs and wants of this group. Bravo to him and to his associates! Ruth & Harvey Koizim OLD GREENWICH Thank you very much for taking good care of our son, Eddy. We can tell that he had an excellent time. Thanks again. Jillian loved the trip and the kids. ORANGE The support and arrangements made by your office was exceptional. They were polite, cooperative, patient, extremely helpful, completely reassuring and extremely professional. Everything they promised me actually happened exactly as they said it would. Greg loved all the activites that were planned. He would do another Westcoast Connection trip tomorrow! Thank you to all the staff and those who coordinated all the activities for making Greg's experience as memorable and as wonderful as we hoped it would be. Lynn & Daniel DeBarba Thank you for Hayley’s truly terrific experience. She has recounted so many memories already and shown us beautiful pictures. Through the service projects, she learned so much, and got to experience a side of Hawaii which most visitors don't see. She truly loved all aspects of the program from the camp to the numerous activities, and really appreciated the hula/cultural instruction. The staff did a superb job. Hayley speaks of you in glowing terms and all the fun you had. In this day and age it takes a true leap of faith to place your child on a plane and send her thousands of miles away from home. Thank you for taking the responsibility of living up to our trust seriously. From the reassuring phone call to inform us of a flight delay to the incredible photos we knew Hayley was going to be having a terrific experience in a safe manner. Many thanks again. Rebecca & Arthur Strichman Being on this trip has been so rewarding in so many ways. Between the new friends I made and new experiences I had doing service in Hawaii has made a great impact on my life. Hayley Strichman The counselors were amazing! Everything was unbelievable and totally exceeded everything I could have imagined. This was the greatest summer of my life. The counselors were the best I could have asked for. We must admit that we were hesitant to send Daniel on the trip, but now we are so happy that we did. He experienced so many things that he might never have had the chance of doing otherwise. He met people he will hopefully be friends with for life. This trip was part of the process to prepare for going off to college in a few years, both for us and for Daniel. We’re very excited for Daniel that he was able to have this experience at this time in his life and would highly recommend the tour. Our younger son is already excited about his chance to go on a tour in a few years. Thank you all. Thanks so much for celebrating Bryan's birthday. We thought that no one knew. We felt bad that we weren't with him and then we saw the pictures on the website!! We think this birthday will go down as his favorite out of all of them!!! Everyone looks like they are having a great time & Bryan looks soooo happy!!! We should have known you guys would take care of everything. Thanks from the bottom of our hearts. RIDGEFIELD My trip to Costa Rica was the best part of my summer BY FAR. Our group became so unified that I am leaving with friends that I hope to keep in touch with. The community service aspect was my favorite part of the trip and it was an incredible experience. Caroline Warren
This has been the best summer experience of my life. I have made friends from all over the country that I have really gotten to know. I had very high expectations for this trip and not only did it meet them, it exceeded all of them. The leaders are really fun and the service work we have done opened my eyes. I reccommend this to everyone and can't wait for another trip next summer. Shannon Snopkowski What a fabulous experience for Cam before starting High School! He arrived home with a relaxed, easy smile and generally upbeat and engaging disposition. We are delighted we actually heard lots more about his Costa Rica/Belize experience than, 'It was fine'. The combination of a multi-sport adventure, hanging out, and a bit of community service was perfect. He raved that Mandy was awesome, and it was great to receive periodic updates throughout the trip. Deidre & Tom McClain Thank you so much for the summer of a lifetime. It was an amazing three weeks that I wish never ended. Your staff was so much fun (Dave, Renee, Lauren, Dawn, and Mike). I learned a lot this summer thanks to them. I made amazing friends and found out that I love camping and surfing! Thanks again for a summer that I will never forget. Sincerely, Sara Kay We felt secure knowing Delilah was in your hands. You made us feel comfortable with the distance between us. We were impressed with your organization and attention to detail. Your team is amazing, so professional and courteous and your trips are well thought out, catering to exactly what a teenager would want and appreciate. Thank you for making Delilah's summer such a hit! She did nothing but rave about her trips with you, she absolutely loved it. You all were so on top of things. We were really impressed with your website and the way that you posted the pictures of the kids. We never really felt out of touch. Thanks again for taking such good care of our girl. We look forward to sending our 12 year old on one of your trips someday! Thank you! Thank you! Great, Great Trip. Zach wants to return next summer. RIVERSIDE I had an amazing trip. SIMSBURY The trip was amazing from day 1 and the counselors made it. They were the best you could have and they were all amazing! Joshua Sussman Josh had a fantastic time. We were thoroughly impressed with the amount of supervision and organization that we witnessed during the entire trip. It was so well executed from start to finish and it was a pleasure for us to send Josh. We felt very confident that he was well taken care of. We would most certainly refer any of his friends to join on a future trip. Josh and our younger son Matt will most likely be on another trip together next summer. Thanks for a wonderful experience! Suzanne & Marc Sussman SOUTHPORT My Director was great and all staff were excellent. This was my best summer ever. Jerry Kiely Dan had a great summer! We really appreciated the personal touch both before and during the trip. STAMFORD The trip was great. Tyler thought the trip director Lou was awesome! Tyler had an amazing time, thank you. Laura Burwick
The staff was great and it was so easy to make friends. Jay Haendler I can't believe how much fun I had on this trip. I can't even tell you how close I am to the people on my tour. I made such a great group of friends and we will probably be at each others weddings! Thanks Westcoast Connection! Micole Himelfarb-Salomon Participating in this program has made me see that I can achieve anything I put my mind to. Jacqueline Stone 360° Student Travel managed to put together a perfect combination of community service and traveling. I've made friends and memories that will last a lifetime and the work I've done here has changed the way I look at the world. Alexa Petersen I met so many kind people, including the staff. We've all made a bond which will never fade away. The sights were amazing and you actually learn about them. Randi Braun Randi had a wonderful experience! Thank you to all the leaders. Linda Hempel Braun & Keith Braun I had such a great time and made many friends. The activities were so much fun. From surfing to the comedy club and the amusement parks…the trip was amazing and I definitely recommend Westcoast to anyone. Doug Kempner The summer was great. TRUMBULL Thank you for such a wonderful, exciting, educational and fun experience for Lauren. You did a wonderful job at balancing sightseeing and fun activities, hitting all the high points. Your socialization "tricks of the trade" gave them the opportunity for greater bonding as a group and they all came home feeling like a huge family. Thank you! Carol Shear I loved the program and made great friends. The staff was fun and exciting and the locations were awesome! The whole program was indescribable - a summer of a lifetime! The Major League Madness program was the best summer I've ever had. The food was great, the hotels were very nice, the counselors were awesome, and it was a great experience for any baseball fan. This trip was a fantastic experience; I would do it again in a second. WEATOGUE Best summer ever, it was so much fun. Alli was a great trip leader. Amanda’s experience was nothing short of phenomenal. What a tremendous opportunity your program provides for teens. WEST HARTFORD An amazing way to make lifetime friends and learn how to go into any event with your eyes wide open to any opportunity! Danielle Katz The activities far surpassed my expectations! I loved white water rafting and tubing, all the accommodations and food! Participating on this program has made me become open to new experiences and to nature. My Costa Rican experience will remain with me forever! Samantha Udolf My director Melissa was awesome! This experience has opened my eyes to a whole different culture and has made me much more grateful for the things I may take for granted. Claudia Udolf Alyson had a great time! I had an incredible summer thanks to the fun activities, sites, the awesome leaders, and friends I made. I would recommend it as it is to any of my friends. WESTON I feel like I grew as an individual through this trip. Russell Kirschenbaum Jared had the trip of his life. He made great friends and loved every minute. Thanks for everything. We made a great choice and I can't wait until your Family Tour to Costa Rica. Amy Weisman
Eli commented to me how smoothly things went. He loved it, didn't want to leave, and made nice friends. Susan Carter
Eric had a really great experience on this trip and is talking about doing another service trip next summer. Alyssa Kraft My trip director Cale was awesome and I loved all of the staff! Jake Pomerantz 360° Student Travel changed my life! I know I contributed to something bigger than me and the reward is indescribable. Brooke Schwartz This was by far, the highlight of Brooke's life so far. Pauline Turboff WESTPORT The trip was everything we hoped for and then some. Zachary had an AMAZING time and LOVED everything and everyone on his Pacific Northwest tour. The staff, Gavin the director, kids, activities, scenery, it was all part of an unforgettable experience. We are going to send our daughter on a Westcoast Connection tour once she enters high school. Thank you for creating a memory to last a lifetime! Robin and Russell Polin
It was an amazing experience and I'm so happy I went. I met so many new and wonderful people. Jessica Felton
You are terrifically organized and had great communication both before and during trip. What a wonderful and fully planned itinerary. Thanks. Midge Deverin
Participating on the Costa Rica community service program has given me a new perspective on life and made me appreciate things more. It gave me the chance to see a totally new culture. Melanie Malkin
This was the first time we sent Melony out of the country without us and we had total confidence in Westcoast Connection / 360° Student Travel because of your excellent organization and experience. I was very impressed with her trip leaders. Melony had a GREAT time and hopes to do another trip with you next year! Carolyn Malkin
I loved every service project we did especially at the orphanage. I love children and really felt like I made an impact in their lives. I learned alot more about myself and how I interact with others from this program. I am going to try and volunteer more with children at home. The Director Nick kept the trip amazing and the staff was energetic and positive. Rachel Rubin The projects were all so great and I felt really good after completeing them. The orphange was my favorite because it was a great combination of hard work (painting) and fun (playing with kids). I can appreciate my life at home more and I feel accomplished because I helped so many people. This was a really rewarding experience. Thanks for an amazing summer. Rebecca Konowitz
I enjoyed sandboarding and dunebuggying, seeing Machu Picchu, and loved working in the animal refuge in Puerto Maldonado. Thank you to the staff for everything. Max Rubin
This was an amazing trip and I most definitely would recommend it. I thought every activity and the sights were all amazing. Lauren Raifaisen
Lauren is our second child going on a Westcoast Connection trip and we are a huge fan and continue to recommend your program! Sherri & Barry Raifaisen
I made so many amazing friends! Elizabeth Camche
Our Director Jared was in control while still being fun. At the beginning of the trip he told us he wanted this to be the best summer of our lives - and it was! Alec Wrubel
Alec had a blast and he thought all of the staff was great and his director Jared was fantastic. There was a lot more "group spirit' than he or we were expecting; the kids were great and everyone got along. There was wonderful communication during the trip via emails and photos. I'm so glad we signed him up! Michele & Lee Wrubel
I had a great time this summer and enjoyed everything we did! Gabrielle Raskin
It was an amazing summer. I feel like this trip made me more mature and more independent. I met so many friends that I will keep in touch with forever! Chloe Perlen
My favorite service project was spending the day with kids at the summer camp at La Carpio because we got to interact with them. Seeing their reactions to us being there was priceless. This trip has given me a broader view of the world. Ben Platt
I heard you were the best teen tour company and everything has proven to be true ... yay!! Nicholas, Karen & Richard Wingate
Drew had a great time and can't wait until he can go on another trip next summer. Beth & Sanford Tassel
This was the best summer of my life! Danny Weintraub
I had an amazing summer experience that I will never forget and I have made so many new friendships that will last a lifetime. Jen Abrams
It was a great trip and I loved the staff. I wish the tour never ended! Jordan Kranz
It was a wonderful experience for our daughter Stephanie!! Thank You!!! Nanette & Perry Gandelman
Barcelona is a gorgeous city with beautiful architecture, beaches and parks. There's so much to do and it was the perfect place to spend my summer! Stephanie Ostroff
Californian Extravaganza was a great trip, I had a blast! The great places that I saw and the fun people that I met made my summer awesome, I'm so glad I spent my summer with all the wonderful people at Westcoast. Allie Briskin
This summer was amazing. I made great friends who I love so much and experienced incredible things! Morgan Tacopina
Olivia had the time of her life!!! Leslie & Todd Hammer
I think it's easy for people to forget how lucky they are and this trip helped me grow and truly helped me to appreciate what I have. This program surpassed my expectations. I was nervous going into it but the leaders were funny, helpful and super nice. The balance between service and play was perfect--we worked hard and played hard and it kept our spirits up. This trip was amazing. Monica Vaughn-Flam
My favorite project was Habitat for Humanity as our efforts translated into tangible progress. After this service program, my heart feels bigger & so does my family of friends. Lauren Brown
Lauren had a fabulous time and made friends that we know will last a lifetime.......thanks for the experience!!! Mona & Bruce Brown
My Director Joe was very enthusiastic and encouraging. Andrea was nice and very caring. Our guide Toby was extremely knowledgeable. This program has made me realize how grateful I should be for what I have at home. The community service that I did in South Africa was the most rewarding experience of my life. Alex Krayson WILTON I had an amazing experience! The community service projects were really eye-opening and I have changed positively. Greer Kauffman
The parent updates from the trip were fantastic! The activities and sights that Daniel experienced were awesome. Karen & Renaud Verlaque
This program has opened my eyes to the fact that there are so many people less fortunate than I. It has made me more aware of my surroundings and helped me grow into an even more confident and mature person. Annabel Hess
It was the pure expressions of happiness and gratitude from the communities we helped that that made my summer! This program totally changed me by learning that doing things that are new and different make you a stronger person. Caroline Vaughan
WOODBRIDGE My tour director Emily was amazing - so easy to talk to and very responsible. I had the best summer ever and both the staff and the other campers were the best! So much fun! Eastern Expedition was the summer of a lifetime. I will always remember the people I met and the memories I made! Elise Bitterman I had so much fun with the new friends I made, and I hope to join Westcoast Connection on another trip. Thank you WCC for giving me the summer of a lifetime. When our son Jon went, he thought it was great. This year Aimee had the time of her life and made great friendships. WCC is a great organization. We would recommend your program with no reservations. Both of our children had the time of their lives and would go again in a minutes notice.
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