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How VISIONS Compares to Other Service Programs When VISIONS started 27 years ago, we were considered pioneers. Although there were other summer travel programs for teens, very few included community service. For us, the service work was, and still is, at the core;...
Top 10 Reasons to be a Serial VISIONary
It’s time, once again, to make those summer plans! Have you thought about another VISIONS summer? Although the first VISIONS summer often feels like a life changing experience that can’t be repeated, many teen volunteers return for a second, third, and even fourth...
SPOTLIGHT: EMILY ZISLIS, VISIONS ECUADOR & GALÁPAGOS 2013
Teen Volunteer Discovers Passion for Latin American Culture Emily Zislis joined VISIONS Ecuador & Galápagos program in 2013, and the trip sparked a passion for travel and a desire to further understand Latin American cultures and become fluent in Spanish. Here,...
VISIONS Launches ‘Make a Difference Mondays’ #MADM
Tips for Making a Difference in Everyday Life “I came back from a summer with VISIONS wanting to change the world and intrigued by the world around me.” —Jennifer Atlas (Dominican Republic) As our past teen volunteers know, VISIONS Service Adventures is rooted in the...
Choosing a Summer Program: Go Abroad or Stay in the U.S.?
Teen Service Programs can be Rewarding Right Here at Home An annual rite for many teens—as much as learning how to drive or taking final exams—is a question kids ask each other this time of year: "What are you doing this summer?" For many teenagers, a summer youth...
Encouraging the Growth of a Global Citizen for Teens
The following article by VISIONS Director, Katherine Dayton, was published in "Multibriefs," an online news source.Any educator who works with middle school and high school students knows how challenging it can be to understand exactly what kids are going through...
