With health and safety as our guiding priority, we remain hopeful that conditions will improve in the summer, and we’re making it easier than ever to plan for parents to plan for the future with real peace of mind.

OUR PROGRAMS

All of our classic programs remain available, and we have added additional program dates in July and August to consider. We expect to add new program opportunities within North America soon. Explore our updated destination guide.

OUR POLICIES

Because we are living in a moment of uncertainty, we have adjusted our policies to give families maximum peace of mind:

• Register and hold a spot for your teen without a deposit.
• No payments will be due until 40 days prior to the program start date.
• Travel details (including optional group flight costs) and travel insurance will be made available prior to the 40-day deadline.
• We will determine if a program can proceed no later than 35 days prior to the program start date. If we determine that a program can not proceed, you will have the opportunity to switch programs or all program payments will be refunded in full.

OUR APPROACH

Whether a program can proceed or not will be based on whether we feel confident that we can provide a safe and meaningful experience for your teen. From a safety perspective, the decision will be based on travel restrictions in place and guidance from CDC, WHO, local health authorities and our program partners. From an experience perspective, this determination will be made based on our ability to provide the meaningful and joyous programming you expect. What if conditions change within the 35 days? Just like any other summer, if there arises a circumstance of any kind that prevents us from being able to confidently provide a safe and meaningful experience, we would (and we have in the past) made whatever changes are necessary. We are proud of our history, hosting teens on travel-based summer programs since 1956, and we are committed to living up to our reputation.

Let’s take the first step forward.

Explore the opportunities for a joyous and meaningful summer filled with outdoor adventures, fresh air and a chance for your teen to reconnect.

B’Shalom,

Aaron Robbin
Executive Director