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    • Excellent experience and program for...
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      Reviewed on Sep/07/2024 by natasha_yeoh

      Excellent experience and program for teenagers and young adults. Highly recommend as a must do and my teenagers will be repeat customers.

      The programming captivates the imagination of teenagers (something very hard to do today) as it had the right balance of intrigue, learning and fun. The experience is very authentic, and not manufactured, which is a key differentiator when selecting teen programs. The program managers and staff where excellent communicators and very available to answer questions and overall were highly professional.

      I recommend ARCC over all the others on the market, as the ARCC experience is a step above the rest.

    • I have been on ARCC...
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      Reviewed on Sep/05/2024 by Molly Greenberg

      I have been on 2 ARCC summer tips the most recent being Alaska: Leadership in the Frontier. On this trip I gained memories that will last a lifetime and had fun doing it. I also had many opportunities to break out of comfort zones from white water rafting down class 4 rapids to ice climbing on a glacier. During this trip I was able to reconnect with nature in a way that I am not usually able to during the school year. I have also gained a sense of independence from the trip and this was due to the many life skills that I learned. For example, as a group we were tasked with cooking and cleaning all of our meals which brought us closer together as a group. Our leaders were also great at providing a supportive community where everyone felt free to be themselves. All in all, an ARCC trip is something I would recommend to anyone who is looking to have a good time during the summer while also learning more about the world around them.

    • My son had an ok...
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      Reviewed on Sep/04/2024 by jaime lester

      My son had an ok time on the trip to Belize but there were some issues. My guess is that they overbooked the tour, such that 4 teenage boys had to share beds (my son says single beds, ARCC says Caribbean doubles which are smaller than US doubles) for 4 nights. Who makes teenage boys share beds for 4 nights? Also, he felt like the amount of diving was too small (the itinerary says a week on the "private" diving island but I think it was actually 4 days) and the buggy jungle portion was too long.

    • My daughter had an amazing...
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      Reviewed on Aug/24/2024 by katymeyer

      My daughter had an amazing trip with ARCC to Costa Rica. It was the perfect mix of cultural immersion and adventure travel. She got the whole group experience with 14 other teenager and two leaders, she rafted, worked on a farm, did a homestay, planted trees, surfed, zip lined, and more. She is a kids who is normally reticent to be away, but ARCC was amazing with pre-trip information. She just wishes it were longer. I love that they only had their phone once during the trip for an hour. I'm super impressed by ARCC.

    • My daughter just returned from...
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      Reviewed on Jul/31/2024 by karen-2

      My daughter just returned from her trip to Australia and Fiji. She said the group became very close and that, miraculously, all 15 of them got along and appreciated each other. She loved her leaders, she said they were fun but also good about letting them know the boundaries. In fact, my daughter mentioned that the Fiji guide told the group that they always love to have ARCC on the island bc the group is the most respectful of the teen groups. ARCC seems to attract a service-minded, community-minded teen. This is our third trip with ARCC and we couldn't be more pleased with the resulting mindset, memories and friends that our daughter has when she returns home.

      We love the no cell phone policy, and our daughter has said that it has been so nice to unplug. She said it forces the group to bond, sing songs, do skits, and be goofy bc they don't have any other choice but to be social with each other.

      My daughter didn't end up getting her diving certification as she panicked in the water training at the last minute, but they accommodated the change by letting her snorkel and stay on the boat with the group so she didn't miss out.
      Fantastic trip.
      I did ask my daughter to tell me which trip with ARCC has been her favorite so far, and she said, they are all so different that she can't compare.

      She attended the Costa Rica La Pura Vida, Ecuador and Galapogos and now Australia and Fiji. She is already ready to select her next trip.

    • We are so glad she...
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      Reviewed on Jul/29/2024 by sarahbeth101

      We are so glad she got to experience this once in a lifetime trip. ARCC was well organized, the program kept you informed, and helped you every step of the way. She has made some really great friends from all over. Thank you for this memorable experience for her.

    • Ecuador/Galapagos Trip
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      Reviewed on Sep/03/2018 by Mary

      My daughter went on this trip and it turned into a trip of a lifetime for her. What I liked about ARCC as an organization is that from the first communication, it seemed like they were dealing with a very small group. You would never know they had so many trips going at the same time. I was connected to Whitney who was my main contact throughout the process and she was always immediately responsive to any question I had. I received lots of information about the trip. Because they have been doing this for so long, they have the process down. They also have all of these contacts in these other countries so there is comfort in knowing that they are not leaving anything to chance. They are extremely organized in their pre-trip information and the counselors are well trained and phenomenal with the kids. The only suggestion I would have is to not bother getting the trip insurance (which is a separate company) unless you have an impending death in the family. After all the red tape, that's about the only reason they will refund money for a trip.

    • ARCC Ecuador & Galapagos
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      Reviewed on Aug/31/2018 by Ella

      This summer I ventured to Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands with ARCC and I had the most incredible time. It was the perfect combination of cultural immersion, adventure, and community service. Both my group and leaders were wonderful and were always on top of the work we were doing. A highlight of our trip was snorkeling with the sea lions and turtles in the crystal clear waters of the Galapagos. The sea lions were everywhere and they would come right up next to you!! In terms of community service, we worked in two main villages. In one of the communities, we expanded their communal kitchen so that it could seat more people, and in the other village we dug out the dirt floors and replaced them with concrete ones. It was a once in a lifetime experience that I would highly recommend. This trip is perfect for anyone who is looking for some summer fun and for a new, fantastic experience.

    • ARCC India
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      Reviewed on Jul/29/2018 by Grace Crema

      I just got back from my three week trip to India with ARCC and could not have been happier with my experience. Last year I also traveled to Vietnam and Cambodia last year and loved it so much I spent a second summer traveling with them. ARCC is incredibly organized and well-run and never hesitates to answer any questions you have prior to, during, or after your trip. My bag was lost during our first few days in Delhi, and the ARCC office/leaders handled it amazingly and got my bag back before our next flight into the Himalayas. On both of my trips I had amazing leaders who I became super close with and still keep in touch with today! They do an awesome job of bonding the group and creating an amazing experience for everyone. I still talk to both of my groups almost every day, and two girls from my first trip are coming over tomorrow, and five from my last group are coming over in like two weeks. I have made the most amazing friends from all over the country and the world and I wouldn't trade it for anything. Through ARCC I've learned about so many different cultures and different critical issues and I can't wait to continue traveling with them in the future!! I HIGHLY recommend ARCC and I hope you choose to embark on one of their amazing trips!

    • ARCC California Service
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      Reviewed on Aug/10/2016 by Jadie F

      I just got home from a two week long service trip in Northern California with ARCC. It was an amazing experience, that will will make me smile for a while thinking of all the wonderful memories. I felt safe and comfortable at all times, and felt both of my counselors were experienced, and aware of everything happening. We completed service in the morning, where I felt I made a difference in the community, or park, but it was mixed with the perfect balance of exploring, playing games, hiking, swimming, and having fun! Overall, it was one of the most memorable trips I've been on, and I'd love to return for another ARCC trip this upcoming summer!

    • Amazing Cuban Adventures Service Trip
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      Reviewed on Aug/09/2016 by mdubkdub

      Our freshman daughter attended the Cuba trip for 2 weeks this summer. We can't say enough about the wonderful experience she had there! The leaders were well trained, attentive and offered wonderful spur of the moment opportunities. They surprised everyone with snorkeling in the Bay of Pigs. The accommodations were wonderful and meals were exceptional (according to our daughter). She made some amazing friends as a result of the leaders facilitating so many group activities. They offered a historical perspective and education along with fun experiences and cultures. We are looking for her next trip to book next summer through ARCC!