Testimonials

Upon request, VISIONS will send a complete list of participant and parent references' contact information. Please contact us if you would like to receive a reference list.

This was hands down the most rewarding experience I have ever done.

Sarah Thompson La Grange, IL

Josh had such a great time. The best summer of his life.

Bonnie Lochner, parent Santa Fe, NM

I just want to thank you all for those random moments of sheer greatness this summer. I spent a month living on a beautiful island with some of the nicest people I've ever met, living a new adventure, learning so much and helping so many people literally every day.

David Wenzel Calgary, Canada

Every part of a VISIONS program is rewarding... Let the cultures of places you go mold you, and let the people you meet teach you.

Sydney Mills Annandale, VA

Very thoughtfully designed with a knowledge of teenagers and local customs. This was a substantial program which provided opportunities for growth in many areas. The communication with the staff was excellent.

Janet Hatano, parent Fremont, CA

It was an amazing experience.

Dan Nachsin New York, NY

Forget all your fears or the reasons you shouldn't go and do it! Take everything you think it is going to be like or wish it'll be like and throw it out the window because it is a thousand times better!!!!

Katie Nadeau Durham, NH

Visions challenged me in many different ways: socially, physically, and emotionally.

Payton Anderson Marietta, GA

I feel able to accomplish anything after my miraculous summer.

Cassandra Wanna Macon, GA

Sophie came back brimming with confidence and full of life and energy. She loved the experience.

J. Robert Doyle, parent Montreal, Canada

Can't be described without making up new words. Yes, that's how incredible this was.

Eli Cherry Brookline, MA

My peers, counselors and the (local) people were all spectacular.

Erin Olitzky Tuscon, AZ

I was shocked by how wonderful each counselor was...

Amanda Jacir Short Hills, NJ

I felt incredibly fulfilled, and oddly I felt more alive for 27 days than I ever felt before.

Blake Taylor New Milford, CT

It was probably the most powerful learning experience of my life.

Sam Meyer Ithaca, NY

VISIONS was probably the best experience of my life so far...

Oscar Tine Paris, France

It was a really incredible and life changing experience...

Reed Gilroy Hopkington, NH

The best part of my experience was getting to know local people and getting to build something with my own hands.

James Shindell Miami, FL

My daughter had an amazing experience in Mississippi. She was engaged in the community, met a great group of diverse kids and from day one had a terrific experience.

Wendy Olsoff, parent Brooklyn, NY

I had one of the most fulfilling summers I’ve ever experienced.

Emily Bauersfeld Scarsdale, NY

Every day during our four weeks I woke up with complete excitement and gratitude for where I was. Each day was packed, and yet four weeks flew by in such rapidity that at times I couldn't believe it. I value the experience and how it changed my life in ways words cannot describe.

Lindsay Cope Walnut Creek, CA

Nathan had the most marvelous experience...

Perry & Penny Berger, parents Roslyn, NY

It was awesome! The staff were all amazing.. It was exceptionally well run and we did some great work.

Erica Harris Henderson, NV

Amazing!

Shang Wu Singapore

VISIONS was AMAZING! I really don't know where to begin... Each of the counselors brought something amazing to the table...

Addie Manson Bedford Hills, NY

I really got so much out of every single part of the trip... I loved every recreational activity offered.

Amanda Bader Roslyn Estates, NY

My experience in the Dominican Republic was the most rewarding thing I have ever done. It was also the hardest thing to walk away from.

Danielle Tobias Mission Viejo, CA

[Our son's] experiences last summer will be with him forever... My friend, whose children attended VISIONS over 15 years ago, was right...a life changing experience.

Mary Louise Cohen, parent Bay Shore, NY

I could go on for pages about all that this summer has taught me… This program is wonderful and this summer was, too.

Gina Dunn Falmouth, MA