At Summer Safaris our focus is to provide small, coed group adventures for teenagers. We have created programs that allow teenagers to come together and experience an unforgettable trip.
Our programs are designed to provide participants an incredible new experience. It offers them the opportunity to have a break from their everyday life and take part in a unique adventure. Our approach in creating the trips is simple: to have a foundation that is based upon summer camp principles, to offer a wide variety of activities that are fun, adventurous and educational and to travel to areas that will excite participants.
Safety
At Summer Safaris safety is job one! We recognize our enormous responsibility in caring for the participants, therefore, safety is the focal point of all our programs. As with any activity there will always be inherent risks. We, however, have taken many steps to reduce such risks. To learn more about the safety of our program, please get in touch with us.
Group Setting
We travel in small groups and put a huge emphasis on positive group dynamics. It is so important to us that all participants feel included and valued within the group – we do not tolerate any type of bullying or intimidating behaviour. There will always be four leaders and a maximum of 16 participants (*please note for the seven day 'Vancouver Island Explorer' tour, there will be a maximum of 14 participants and two leaders). We keep groups small to help ensure that everyone really gets to know one another and to feel comfortable in their surroundings. Participants will also be with other teenagers close to their age; there will seldom be more than a one year age difference.
Leaders
We know how important fantastic leaders are in making trips successful. This is why we are committed to hiring leaders that are not only experienced, mature and responsible; but also, have a love for travel and know how to have a good time. *On every trip there will be four leaders (two male and two female) who are all first-aid and CPR certified. Of the four, at least two will be certified lifeguards and at least one will be certified in Wilderness First Aid.
*Please note for the seven day 'Vancouver Island Explorer' tour there will be two leaders (one male & one female). Both leaders will be first-aid and CPR certified and at least one will be a certified Lifeguard and certified in Wilderness First Aid.
5%
5% of all of our profits are donated to environmental and youth organizations.
