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February 1, 2008
Summer Camp in Africa Exceeds Expectations!
Posted by AAVE Camper in : Africa, General AAVE Trip BLOG , trackback
It was perfect as always. Communication was above par. The grouping of kids and leaders could not have been better. The “hand-holding” before the trip between the main office and us calmed all of our fears.
-Parent, Lisa Chriss-Swiedler, AF
My summer with AAVE in Africa was amazing! My trip leaders Cory and Juliandi were amazing and all of the other kids that I met were great. I learned a lot and experienced a completely opposite lifestyle. The food was better then I thought it would be, but having gone to Colorado with AAVE last summer I knew exactly what to expect: fun, fun and more fun. AAVE has given me another incredible summer that I will never forget!
-Camper, David Swiedler, AF
Everything this summer was so successful with AAVE on both of my trips (Africa 1 and Ecuador 2), but I especially found group bonding on both trips to be the most successful.
-Camper, Allison Reid, AF & EG
Extremely successful summer full of memories to last a life time! Great cultural immersion and group bonding!
-Parent, Mary Ann Guzy, AF & EG
I don’t think that I can say one negative or unsuccessful thing about my trip to Africa this summer with AAVE. It was mind-blowing to be in Africa in the first place, but I have to say that the rest of the teens I met this summer ultimately made the whole trip successful. I feel extremely blessed to have gotten to visit such a beautiful, unique, and diverse country. The people, the culture, the wildlife, the surrounding environment, everything was truly incredible. The experience was surreal. The trip leaders made the trip so much fun. I am ecstatic that I was able to meet such amazing people, and furthermore that I was able to do so in an amazing country as Africa. AAVE was able to give me an unforgettable summer, and if I could do it all over again, I surely would in a heartbeat.
-Camper, Cailee Gonzales, AF
It was successful in the sense that Cailee went and came back safely. The preparations prior to the trip were very organized. The personal calls from the trip leader, Cory, were very much welcomed and appreciated.
-Parent, Cynthia Gonzales, AF
The summer of 2007 was my favorite AAVE trip that I have ever done. All of the activities were planned with great concideration and each leader was absolutly amazing. And we also couldn’t have had a better group. Everything went perfectly on my trip this summer.
-Camper, Beth Bradley, AF
A #1 as always! Beth came back with raving reviews about all aspects of her trip. The “kids” were all great, the leaders exceptional and the place was absolutely amazing. This was her favorite of all her trips and she is threatening to go back next summer.
-Parent, Karen Bradley, AF
I think the way in which the leaders encourage teamwork and group spirit makes the trips and summers succesful and also the fact that the groups are not very big.
-Camper, Carlos Dexeus
This was a big deal for us, letting Hannah go to Africa at 15. AAVE made me feel comfortable enough to trust your leader and organization to take good care of her. When we were deciding if we needed to get her an escort at the airport to navigate from international to domestic, AAVE was very helpful in coordinating this with Cory so that Hannah could have a buddy and navigate the situation herself. Thank You Noah for watching out for her! We are very happy that Hannah took this trip and know her experience will unfold within her for a lifetime.
Parent, Nancy Kilham, AF
Matt had an amazing experience in every way on Africa trip #2. From the trip leaders to the kids themselves, Matt made many warm friendships. The photographs he has as lifelong souveniers (both in his own mind and on paper) bear testimony to the life changing journey he took. Every wish we had for Matt on this trip was granted…………..and then some! Thank you AAVE!
-Parent, Walter Jackson, AF
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Totally Worth it! What we saw was SOOOO AWESOME that it cant be explained …. from the Wild life to the Wild Landscapes WOW it was cool …. Especially AF #1 …. Our group was the best .. we all shared this wonderful experience together and from what I see you guys are all more than just friends! I cant forget to Mention “uncle” Cory, he was just an amazing trip leader and will never be forgotten along with this trip. Hope everyone is having a good year so far !
KUDOS !!