ActionQuest offers incredible educational summer adventure camps for teens. For over 40 years, AQ has consistently delivered high-quality international leadership opportunities through our sailing, scuba, community service and marine biology adventure camps for teenagers. If you're looking for one-of-a-kind summer adventure programs, you've come to the right place.
Through hands-on learning and adventure travel throughout the world, we have successfully ignited the inherent leadership skills within thousands of young adults. The British Virgin Islands have long been regarded as nature's little secret.
Through hands-on learning and adventure travel throughout the world, we have successfully ignited the inherent leadership skills within thousands of young adults. The British Virgin Islands have long been regarded as nature's little secret.
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The only thing that's typical about a day with ActionQuest is that it's going to be anything but typical!. From introductory to advanced sailing and scuba - marine biology - wakeboarding & water skiing; island exploration and even a little windsurfing or community service - AQ DELIVERS FAST-PACED ACTION WITH OUR ADVENTURE CAMP ACTIVITIES NO MATTER WHAT YOUR EXPERIENCE LEVEL.
By combining hands-on learning, cooperative living, and adventure travel throughout the world, we have successfully ignited the inherent leadership skills in over 20,000 young adults. This is what we do, yet what really sets us apart is how we do it and the results that we achieve. 70% of our students join us because of a word-of-mouth recommendation or are returning for another summer at our teen leadership camp.
My wife Jo and I learned first hand what it actually feels like to send a child to a faraway place when our son, Joshua, boarded a plane to the British Virgin Islands. Joshua had been to the BVI for a portion of every summer since he was born, yet always with "mom and dad". Now he was out on his own, facing the social and emotional challenges that our summer adventure programs are designed to create.
The focus of our Adventures differs greatly, so selecting one of our ActionQuest outdoor summer camps that has the right balance for you is the most important step. A lot of this has to do with you as a person. If you think that you've found the right ActionQuest Adventure, we encourage you to speak with those whose wake you'll be following.
Reviews (10)
Nina Nelson
Nov 04, 2021
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Our son is definitely more confident, talkative, empathetic and motivated about his future after coming back from his trip. The perfect combination of independence, co-living, learning and no electronics! I loved having the blogs to read, so kudos for those.
On a non-CoVid year, I could see that this is a well-worn path that AQ has perfected over the years, but they should be commended for stepping up and adapting to the CoVid testing, restrictions, and challenges this summer presented.
On a non-CoVid year, I could see that this is a well-worn path that AQ has perfected over the years, but they should be commended for stepping up and adapting to the CoVid testing, restrictions, and challenges this summer presented.
Aimee Maceda
Oct 24, 2021
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It was a great experience for my child. Not only fun but for growth as a person and for learning teamwork and some independence and responsibility. Beyond the training, I think it is great preparation for life. Teenagers are put in a position where they are away from their parents interference, away from devices and with total strangers and have to work together to get through each day. Everyone has responsibilities and expectations. This is not a luxury boat where someone is serving them and pampering them. They have to take care of themselves and others and be part of a team. That can be difficult
Kim Keller
Oct 04, 2021
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Amazing program, great experiences, wonderful connectivity with parents, great facilities, and the level of communication is amazing! All good - and in this time of COVID, the team went way beyond the minimal to insure we had everything we needed to insure our kids could participate safely, and easily (though not without work, but it was laid out perfectly and easily understood). The notes the kids rote at the end of the cruise in 2019 have been in a place of easy reach - for her to reference when she needs a boost. And she has stayed in contact with those friends made in 2019 - and I do not mean
Anzie Wiseman
Sep 25, 2021
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Because Action Quest has been one of, if not the best oppertunities of my life and I wish that everyone could have the opportunity to experience it, because it is truly amazing. Everything. But seriously the diving, sailing, marine bio, etc are great but you can’t beat the people. The people you meet are what really make the program special and can make or break the experience.
Sophia Katz
Sep 20, 2021
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Betsy Danes
Sep 19, 2021
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My son had an amazing experience this past summer. He made 10 new friends, learned to scuba dive and sail, and came home a happier and more confident teenager. I was also thoroughly impressed with the communication and organization of AQ, especially in the midst of a global pandemic and ever changing COVID protocols. I loved the blogs they made while on the water, and we were sent dozens of photos to commemorate the trip. I highly recommend AQ!
Zara Elle
Sep 14, 2021
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100% the best experience of my life and I will tell you exactly why:
The vulnerability that was shared on this trip is truly something I will never forget and never get over. I went into the trip thinking that it would only be centered around marine biology, but I was proved wrong in the best possible way. By having reflective conversations with my crew, feeling safe enough to cry when talking about difficult things in my life, and having the support throughout it all, is such a gift and I am forever grateful to ActionQuest for providing me with that experience. I have recommended it to everyone
The vulnerability that was shared on this trip is truly something I will never forget and never get over. I went into the trip thinking that it would only be centered around marine biology, but I was proved wrong in the best possible way. By having reflective conversations with my crew, feeling safe enough to cry when talking about difficult things in my life, and having the support throughout it all, is such a gift and I am forever grateful to ActionQuest for providing me with that experience. I have recommended it to everyone
Nick Lisle
Aug 29, 2021
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If I could give the staff/organization only a half star I would, especially the operations directors for Global Expeditions. My son is currently on board the S/Y Vela summer 2021 sailing from Caribbean to the Mediterranean and unfortunatly it has been a complete disappointment for him as well my wife and I. As parents we have been less then pleased and disappointed with the lack of transparency when it comes to Health & Safety guidelines. If we knew they were allowing students to board the vessel and make the trip without Covid vaccinations and that this would have such a significant impact on
Debora Gama Lima
Oct 16, 2019
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My son had an amazing experience. The organization of the whole trip was outstanding. The itinerary and all the activities that kept the youth engage was spectacular. The blogs entries were a treat. The happiness on the students faces was contagious. My son’s blog post was specially heart warming to see the deep impact of the experience was having on him. As he describe the aw he felt with the beauty of night sky beauty we could see that this experience will be forever with him.
Darbee Iverson
Aug 02, 2018
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€œâ€‹Experiences are essential in helping our children successfully maneuver through life. This program is the poster child for this ideology. There was not one "thing" I could have gotten my daughter that would have replaced this experience. In addition--sign up, payments, flight booking, etc. was so smooth and everyone was very helpful. Living in New Mexico made the flights a little tricky, but it all went perfectly. I do not know of any disciplinary or medical emergencies. I expect bumps, bruises, and maybe a spat or two. It appears my daughter was on "The Love Boat" so they seemed to have
