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GLOBAL ADVENTURES:
Belize & Costa Rica - Surf, Sail, SCUBA - Learn to ride the waves at our surf camp on the Pacific Ocean at Playa Dominical, Costa Rica. Live aboard a sail boat and learn to sail while island hopping off the picturesque coast of Belize along its Barrier Reef. Receive your PADI certification while diving in the warm waters of the Caribbean Sea. The adventure continues with an ocean sea kayaking and cave exploration trip, two thrilling Canopy/Zip Line experiences and even a river cruise to visit Black Howler Monkeys. You will acquire valuable skills, meet new friends with the same zest for water sports and you’ll do it all in a tropical paradise.
Backpack Europe - Get on the train and off the beaten path with a small group of up to 18 fellow adventurers. Rail pass and metro maps in hand, this trip will allow you to really experience Europe. Sure, we see the masterpieces and monuments, but this trip goes beyond so you can discover that perfect coffee shop, browse the smaller art galleries, and eat the best local dishes at the most authentic restaurants. The small group experience allows your group to maintain flexibility and spontaneity and to solicit group input within our well-planned journey. Combine the intimacy and adventure of quaint alpine and Mediterranean towns with a taste of Paris, Florence and Rome for your unique and genuine European adventure!
Costa Rica Rainforest Service Adventure - This amazing program offers the perfect combination of adventure, 'Costa Rica style', and community service. Meet new friends amongst the children of San Gerardo and help remodel their school. Partake in a cultural exchange program with the children of a San Isidro orphanage and run a day camp program consisting of music, art and sports. Teach English and learn Spanish with local students in the beachside town of Uvita. Hike through lush rainforests and dare to zip above the tree line. Surf the Pacific Ocean. By your summer’s end you will have earned 60 hours of community service. Get ready for the summer of a lifetime!
China – Ancient Empires to Modern Marvel – This summer, experience an epic adventure in one of the world's fasting growing modern wonders - China. China is one of four ancient civilizations of the world with 3,600 years of written history. This truly rich culture is at your fingertips.You will rice farm, write calligraphy, learn kung fu, create paper cutting art and learn how to cook dumplings and noodles. Be amazed by this culturally exciting nation as you immerse yourself in the culture and people. Teach children at the Yule School in Xian. Enjoy dinner as a guest in their homes and observe first hand their way of life and traditions. Feed and care for the endangered local Panda Bears. This is a rare opportunity to have direct contact with this gentle and beautiful creature threatened by extinction. Mentor local youth at the Children’s Welfare Orphanage in Guilin. They will welcome you with open arms.
OUTDOOR ADVENTURES:
Eastern Expedition - Quebec is like no other place in North America! “La Belle Province” offers scenic wonders, European charm, and endless opportunity for the adventurous. Discover the Laurentian Mountains & Mont Tremblant where we raft, climb, kayak, ride, bike, canoe and hike. Enjoy a few days of exciting Montreal and Quebec City.
Canadian Mountain Magic - From the snowcapped peaks of British Columbia’s Whistler & Blackcomb Mountains to the heart of the Canadian Rockies, this program features extraordinary scenery and activities to match as we ski, snowboard, hike, cave, rock climb, mountain bike, canoe and enjoy 2 sensational white water rafting trips! The action is topped off with exciting visits to Vancouver & Calgary.
Northwest Passage - Whether surfing at Ocean Shores or skiing and boarding at Mt. Hood, we experience the full range of the diverse beauty of the rugged Pacific Northwest. From saltwater to freshwater and from rainforest to the peaks of the Cascades, we surf, kayak, ski, board, hike and enjoy an amazing whitewater rafting trip!
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