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    Reviews (3)

    • Our daughter has been with...
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      Reviewed on Jul/30/2023 by Julie Savitz

      Our 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!

    • We could not be happier...
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      Reviewed on Jul/28/2023 by Shoshana C

      We could not be happier. Our son just got home from another incredible WCC experience! He is not a talkative kid, but he has not stopped telling us stories of his adventures since he got home 5 days ago! He explored the West Coast for 25 days on the NorthWestern Odyssey. He made friends that will last forever, matured, developed life skills and had caring, attentive staff. I can't wait to see where next year brings him. I recommend these trips for any teen.

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      Reviewed on Jul/28/2023 by Adam Moss

      When first looking to send our boys on a teen tour we were fortunate to meet Ira at Westcoast Connections. Finding a trust company was of utmost importance to us in that we were sending our boys off into the world. Ira's knowledge and experience have always served us and our friends well. We have sent both our sons on trips with Westcoast over the years and they never disappoint. Staff is responsive and trips are awesome.

    Testimonials(4)

    • This trip could not have gone better thanks to the excellent staff, organization, and perfect distribution of community service and adventure. This has made me realize what kind of path I would like to follow as I get older. This trip could not have gone better. There is absolutely nothing I would change about it.

      - Marco Mosca, New York, New York - August 1, 2012
    • Shayna had a wonderful time. The trip incorporated just the right mix of "cultural" activities with adventure, downtime and fun. I was very impressed with the organization, the communications we received and the amount of Europe Shayna was able to experience. Shayna loved her trip leaders, and the kids all seemed like nice kids that all got along well. Bravo for a well planned and executed trip for 15/16 year olds!

      - Patti Goldberger, Cambridge, Massachusetts - August 1, 2012
    • What a phenomenal experience Joe had. He in fact admitted "This trip has changed me for the better" (which is quite an admission from a 15 year old!). It was really a lovely group of kids. The leaders did a great job making sure everyone met and interacted, so that even though Joe didn't know anyone going into the trip, he made great friends. Thank you.

      - Susan Harris & Hayward Kaiser, Los Angeles, California - August 1, 2012
    • This program exceeded my expectations beyond belief, it was everything I wanted. I have never been able to learn so much about not only myself but many other cultures in such a short period of time. I have made lifelong friends that I will always stay in touch with. There was never a dull moment. I will never forget this summer of a lifetime.

      - Courtney Doran, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida - August 1, 2012