Camp Westcoast Connection / 360° Student Travel reviews

Both of My daughters ad the experience of their respective lives, I would recommend this opportunity to any parent who wants there child to have the safest and best run operation. Kudos!!!!

My daughter went on a trip to Europe and loved the itinerary, campers, counselors, accommodations, food, etc. It was a great overall experience that we would recommend to everyone.

My 16 year old daughter had the summer of her life. She didn't want it to end. She met the nicest group of kids. they are all planning on doing another trip together this summer on Westcoast. The staff on her trip was excellent. They handled anything thrown their way, the right way. She was in great hands. I would highly recommend them. I can not say enough wonderful things about this company.

I went on 2 Westcoast Connection tours and they were both the time of my life. The staff is so well trained and engaging yet authoritative. The people I met on the trips have become some of my everlasting friends and some that I even go to college with now. The experience you gain going on a Westcoast Connection tour is one you cannot obtain anywhere else. I made memories that still make me laugh, stories I can still tell, and photos that will last forever. I would highly recommend any sort of program through Westcoast for they enhanced my traveling experience above and beyond what I imagined.

Westcoast Connection has once again exceeded all of our expectations. My older son went on four fantastic trips with Westcoast and my younger son just returned from his first. Two completely different kids, ALL fantastic experiences! What sets Westcoast apart from the other tours is their amazing staff. They are truly caring professionals . From the very first phone contact to the office, you can tell that these people want your child to have a summer of a lifetime. They are always courteous and friendly and offer wonderful advice. The trip directors and counsellors are enthusiastic, fun, and are always there for the kids. At the same time they are able to provide excellent supervision. As a parent, I can't imagine the amount of planning and attention to detail that goes into every trip. The activities are unique and fun and offer the kids once in a lifetime experiences. Both of my kids went on their trips without knowing a soul, but came back with lifelong friends.

Can't say enough good things about the Major League Madness trip and about West Coast Connection. This was my son's first time away from home and we were all a bit apprehensive. West Coast Connections' management and staff really went out of their way to make sure that our son and we were comfortable. The itinerary was awesome (wish I could have gone on a trip like that) and our son had a fantastic time. He loved visiting the different ballparks and participating in the activities that were offered on the trip. The staff was friendly and he thought the hotels they stayed in were fine (they had TV's, were clean and not too cramped). Our son has already recommended this trip and West Coast Connections to some of his friends and we would recommend it as well.

My 2 teenage sons have done 3 Westcoast Connection trips. Each and every one of the trips was superb. As a parent, my primary concern was safety – these people think and plan ahead for everything. One of my sons went on 2 trips alone – they really do all kinds of activities where the kids get to know each other – this was not just lip service – THEY DO IT! Both of my kids have made so many new friends that they keep in touch with. Every aspect of dealing with the people in the office was handled very professionally and they always followed up on any request. A vegetarian diet was accommodated easily – they never made my son feel uncomfortable about it. Both of my sons returned home a little more independent then when they left, and a little more confident. We’re planning another trip for this summer and I highly recommend this company to anyone who is considering a travel program for their teen

My son who is 15 went this summer on his first community Service project in Costa Rica. He is still talking about all the amazing people he met and the wonderful experiences he had. The greatest moment for me is that he is keeping in touch with some of the people he worked with over the summer. The staff at Westcoast Connection is top in it's class!

The summer was truly AMAZING!!!! Our son ,14, was tired of the same sleep away camp experience, so we decided to try something new. From the time we met with Ira Solomon, we felt comfortable with our decision. The professionalism was second to none. The trip we chose was explained from city to city, adding to the excitement. They facilitated travel arrangements, and even gave us the contact numbers of other student travelers.The trip itself was a well organized machine. We never felt "out of the loop", as we were constantly updated with pictures and blogs. My son has made lifelong friends and is planning to use WestCoast next summer again. Thanks again to Ira and his crew.

My son went on 2 Westcoast Connection / 360° trips and had the time of his life. Staff was amazing with him and felt as if he matured with both trips. I couldn't be more please with organization.

My 15 year old daughter spent 4 weeks on the westcoast this summer. She loved everything about the trip. She made strong friendships, had amazing experiences and all while being well supervised.

As someone who went on 2 Westcoast trips, I can attest to the fact that this is a great travel company and the BEST one to travel with. Staff was incredible - hands down they hire the right people for the right jobs. Places were incredible....I met my best friends of 10 years on these trips!!!

As someone who has been on one of these trips, I can honestly say this was an incredible experience. The staff is extremely friendly, and you feel yourself forming a bond with them right away. The best hotels and sites are chosen, and the staff is flexible, allowing you to do what you please as well. The specific trip that I went on was to Peru. This month long trip flew by as I made life-long friends and traveled the entire country for a month. You always feel very safe & secure, and every activity flows without a hitch. Another great aspect of these trips that this company provides is the individual attention and help you are able to receive your counselors. They truly care about your experience and will do anything to ensure you are having the best time possible. Going on this WestCoast Connection was one of the best decisions I have ever made, and I highly recommend it to any teenage adventure seekers, or those looking to make memories and life long friends.

Awesome programs... My daughter went on a social action and a Europe teen tour and had the most amazing experiences of her life.. The program is top notch, well run, very professional, organized to a tee, and I would recommend Westcoast to anyone..

great summer- great spots to visit, lots of NY and Long Island kids

I went on one of the adventure tours and I never wanted to go home!!! I loved my trip soooooooooo much! got home and all I talked about was the trip and all of the amazing friends I made! I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS TO ANYBODY WITHOUT A DOUBT IN MY MIND!!! Don't think twice about doing this!

I have been on a Westcoast trip for the last two years and they have been unbelieveble. I have met friends on both trips that I will keep in touch with forever. I didnt want to leave because by the end of the trip the people around you, are part of your mini family. The staff are so helpful and so cool. I have done activities that I wouldnt have done without Westcoast. Both years I went alone and right when I got on the plane I had friends. It definitly is on the pricier side but every dollar spent on it is worth it because it includes EVERYTHING. When you break the price down you are paying for: food, shelter, transportation, all the activities and supervision. I hope to go on westcoast as long as I can and then be staff on a trip because It is a summer of a lifetime.

This program is obviously not located in Toronto, but their office is and many of their clients are from the GTA, so this would be an appropriate place to put it. Anyways, Westcoast Connection is an AMAZING teen tour program. They take you to the best spots all over Canada, the US and overseas (depending on your tour), and they emphasize meeting new friends from all over very well. You won't want to come home from your trip, and you'll be making friends from everywhere within a matter of minutes, that you'll be keeping in touch with afterwards. Their prices are a little steep, but I HIGHLY recommend this program to everyone.