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My son loved every minute
and would do it again in a heartbeat!
Parent of Max E., Los Gatos, CA
Dear Friends,
For 31 years, Adventures Cross-Country (ARCC) has
been offering extraordinary experiences for teenagers.?
I am extremely proud of the lasting impact that ARCC
students have had on people, on communities, and on the
environment around the world.?Check out our “Spotlight
Projects” on the program pages to see some of the terrific
work that will be done by ARCC students this summer.
This year we are excited to be offering several exceptional
new programs:
»» The Uganda Service program will be working in rural
villages building desperately needed water catchment
systems to provide a more dependable water supply
for residents. We’ve been running our Gap programs
in Uganda for years and are just now opening up this
wonderful country to our high school participants.?
»» The China Language Immersion and Service program
combines our years of experience running service
programs throughout China with our expertise teaching
language in an immersion environment.?
We have also expanded our series of Combo Programs
so if you wish, you can now easily combine ARCC trips
to Ecuador & Peru, Vietnam/Cambodia & Thailand, and
Uganda & East Africa.
Of course we have a number of other programs available
and I’m certain we can find a program that will fit your
interests and needs.
I hope you will join us this summer for the adventure
of a lifetime!
Sincerely,
”
WHY
ARCC?
SUPERB PROGRAM DESIGN
Superbly planned programs are a hallmark of Adventures Cross-Country.
ARCC programs are planned years in advance of their departures--a
monumental challenge--but one that pays off immensely for our students.
UNIQUE AND UNFORGETTABLE
EXPERIENCES
ARCC is committed to providing unique and life-changing experiences
that resonate deep within our students. ARCC students engage in intimate,
authentic encounters with the people, the cultures and the lands they visit.
RICH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING
Education is an essential part of the ARCC experience. Lessons throughout
the program may be academic, in the form of the trip curriculum, or may
be experiential, delivered through immersion in new ideas and situations.?
EXCEPTIONAL TRIP LEADERS
ARCC Trip Leaders are exceptional individuals of extraordinary character
and experience.?Selected from many hundreds of applicants, ARCC leaders
are enthusiastic about serving others, and most importantly, helping our
teenagers thrive.
IMPECCABLE SAFETY RECORD
Our commitment to safety is the envy of the industry and we are very
proud of our safety record: in 31 years of operation, no ARCC student
has ever suffered an injury requiring an overnight hospital stay.
QUALITY PARTICIPANTS
Scott von Eschen, President
ARCC students want to be on our programs and arrive ready to immerse
themselves in this extraordinary experience.?We screen references from
every prospective student and only accept those we believe will be positive
and enthusiastic group members.