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Fantastic all the way around! The adventure was professionally run and ...: “Fantastic all the way around! The adventure was professionally run and was the perfect combination of fun, work, accomplishment, and service. We lived for the terrific journal updates! We will definitely recommend this to friends, and will be sending our other children as well!”— Melanie C from Bryn Mawr, PA
The integration of academics and adventure make Broadreach a truly unique ...: “The integration of academics and adventure make Broadreach a truly unique program. The counselors are interesting, knowledgeable, and work well with teens. The communication between the office prior to, during, and after the trip is excellent. We have had two daughters and a niece participate in different programs. Each program was unique and each experience was priceless. The friendships they made on the trips have endured and they all enjoyed the adventure combined with learning and service.”— Dee O from Towson, MD
Our daughter was able to 'see' and 'experience' the country of France ...: “Our daughter was able to 'see' and 'experience' the country of France in a real way. The home stay with French family was so good for her to use her french and begin to feel confident. The family she stayed with took much time to have long dinners and learn about her and her family and life having her speak all in French. The cultural part of the trip might have had a few more experiences like to go into the Louvre' but all-in-all that is more the kind of touristy things that all people do when they go. So the jumping from metro to RER trains and experiencing France on a bike (Versailles) and hiking in the Alps and traveling on that let of the trip into those parts of Italy and Switzerland were things that other trips don't offer. The home stay is the type of trip that most teens get to experience but this had a chaperoned (of course) part with the hiking and, getting to stay in hostels along the way that has taught our daughter a new way to 'see a country.' It was just the trip of a lifetime and she has done nothing but rave about it since she has been home. We would highly recommend it to others!!”— Maria S
Our daughter was on the French Immersion Program, and it was everything ...: “Our daughter was on the French Immersion Program, and it was everything we hoped for and more! Nothing we would change at all. The right amount of supervision and freedom. The itinerary was great. She loved the community service. She’ll always remember the hike through the Alps. She didn't want to leave the Eurocenter. Plus she really improved her French. She didn't want to come home! She made great friends and had an experience she will remember the rest of her life. GREAT job!”— Karen R from Dallas TX
The hike in the Alps was definitely an amazing experience and something ...: “The hike in the Alps was definitely an amazing experience and something I wouldn't have otherwise had the chance to do. I definitely made friends and learned a lot on the trip.”— Dani B (age 17)
The homestay in Amboisse was definitely a favorite of mine. I learned ...: “The homestay in Amboisse was definitely a favorite of mine. I learned so much and made friends from all over the world. Hiking in the Alps was quite an experience as well. Everything was great.”— Megan F (age 17)
Some of my favorite activities we did were hiking in the Chamonix Alps, ...: “Some of my favorite activities we did were hiking in the Chamonix Alps, going to see the Tour de France, and eating all the absolutely amazing French food! I learned so much about myself and also about French through ordering food and sitting in classes.”— Rachel C (age 17)
Madeline came home with an awareness for new experiences, new challenges ...: “Madeline came home with an awareness for new experiences, new challenges and of course new friends. These new experiences have helped shape her character and will last a lifetime. What great memories! ”— Carol A from Skippack, PA
This was a wonderful opportunity for Stephanie, and I know she really ...: “This was a wonderful opportunity for Stephanie, and I know she really enjoyed herself. She came home with a different perspective of her world and a better appreciation for other cultures. Overall she had a great time with the group and the leaders.”— Nancy A from Huntersville, NC

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