Westcoast Connection, Mamaroneck NY

My daughter loved the program and all the activities, she is eager to return next year! Thank you for an amazing experience!

My daughter’s have taken two WCC Teen Tours.
The first one was a month around the West Coast and this summer they went to various countries in Europe. Both summers were awesome for them, and they made so many new friends and had great experiences on both Teen Tours.

My daughter had the most incredible time! She loved seeing new parts of the world and also made life long friends. It was the perfect summer experience for her, I’d highly recommend it to anyone who may be interested. I also felt that the staff was organized & attentive. I knew she was in great hands and she will never forget her 4 week European adventure!

I have sent my 3 children to various Westcoast programs for the last 10 years, they have all been outstanding! Mitch helped us every time pick the right trip for my different children and has always been spot on! This UCLA trip was perfect for my son this year, he said it was a trip of a lifetime. He met great kids and equally enjoyed the social media marketing class and public speaking class. He was thrilled to be able to use the UCLA basketball court as well!

We didn't think Bella's last Westcoast Connection trip could get any better, and then she did European Discovery and she says now this was the best summer of her life. Bella's made friends that she will have for a lifetime and experiences that will shape her future. We are forever grateful for the Westcoast Connection staff and trips for making such an impact on Bella's life.

This is the 2nd WCC trip my son has taken and each have been incredible. He loved the people he met, the sites he saw and the overall experience. So much so, that my daughter is ready for a trip next summer! Thank you Mitch and the WCC team!

Our son went on the Australia/Hawaii trip and we felt that he was always in great hands. He made new friends, tried new things, and had multiple “once in a lifetime” experiences. We also really appreciated all the photos we received from the tour. He is not one to get in front of a camera but he was always in pictures with the most genuine smiles! Highly recommend!

My daughter Madison loved her Teen tour to Europe with West Coast connection! It was a phenomenal experience and she was able to meet so many friends from All over! The staff was incredible.
She would recommend her teen tour to everyone she knows!

All the staff and program directors from this year at UCLA and last year in Barcelona exceptional. Mitchell runs an unbelievable operation. He is also very available which is comforting. Only positive comments from past and present families who we've met.
Supervised independence. The itineraries are full in WC programs. Great balance of academic and travel. It is obvious so much thought and consideration placed in all aspects!

My son said his Hawaii adventure was one of the best experiences of his life. He tried new activities including scuba diving, made new friends, got to really experience Hawaii for the first time, and overall just had fun and relaxed. He was sorry to see it end! Excellent program and staff. Highly recommended!

This was the second year my son went on a Westcoast summer tour. Year one was in the US and year two was Iceland and Greece. Both trips were fabulous and he had a ball. Made new friends as well. Everything was organized and run well- down to the smallest detail. Highly recommend!

My daughter went to Ecuador and the Galapagos islands with West Coast Connection. She had the most amazing summer. The tour was very organized and safe. They stuck to the schedule and took the kids to unique places. They arranged everything- flights, hotels, meals, activities. Communication was great. Once in a lifetime experience… until the next one!

Zach needs to be the poster child for Westcoast Connection. He was dreading the trip and accused his parents of making him do something he didn’t want to do. After 48 hours I received a text asking to be extended from the 14 day program to the 21 day program. Enough said. He had the time of his life. He loved meeting teens from all over the world and being exposed to their cultures. He made great friends, fell in love with UCLA, and wants to go on another Westcoast trip next summer! Thank you to all for making this mom’s heart happy!

Great program. Very organized and great communications. Our child had an amazing visit to Costa Rica and learned a lot, made many new friends, and loved the program. Highly recommend to other families considering an educational travel adventure for their child.

My 15 year old went on the Thailand/Vietnam trip for a month. I was super nervous about sending him half way around the world but Westcoast was great about assuring me about safety. He had the most amazing time. The guides were super fun but professional and were great about posting photos everyday! He will definitely be doing another trip with them next summer!

My son had the best time on his tour of Costa Rica! He loved all of the adventure and made wonderful friends. Westcoast Connection is very organized and everything worked seamlessly. Highly recommend!

As a camp director, after many years of hearing about the experiences our graduating campers had on teen travel programs, I was excited to be able to offer this opportunity to my own child. From the moment I reached out to West Coast Connection I was extremely impressed with their professionalism and commitment to detail. They made the experience for me as a parent smooth, easy, and stress-free. More importantly, they provided an incredible experience for my son. He was nervous because he didn't know anyone, but very quickly he was having the time of his life. His trip leaders did a great job helping him meet other teens and he left the trip with dozens of new friends. He loved exploring California and all of the activities along the way. We are all extremely grateful for and impressed by West Coast Connection.

This was an amazing experience for our son, he had the best time with great counselors, made lifelong friends, got to see amazing places of the world.

Couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Our flight itinerary was difficult coming from Ohio and Westcoast set it up that our boys were never left unsupervised and with them every step of the way. Knowing this gave us a sense of safety and peace of mind that’s priceless to a parent. Also when we would text or call the office the responses were quick, accommodating, and pleasant. Lastly, when I filled out a questionnaire and stated my concern about my son’s forgetfulness and focus issues I received a call the next day from a staff member at west coast assuring me that I would have nothing to worry about. The staff on the trip will pay extra attention to assure he would be fine and safe.