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Ever wonder what you're going to do for the summer?
Sure, you can go to the beach, go to the mall, or to the movies.
But, why not try something different this year? Why
not go on a tour of California, white water rafting on the Snake
River, visit the Smithsonian, take city tours through Boston, New
York, Montreal and Toronto, or even board a ship for a seven-day
cruise through the Inside Passage of Alaska?
Sounds pretty great, doesn't it? Only one rule -- no
parents allowed!
Teen Tours of America is a summer camp experience like
no other. Founded by Robert Lenner six years ago with the help of
Assistant Director Hilary Arenstein, TTA has managed to grow into one
of the most popular summer programs after recognition by the American
Camping Association as an outstanding teen travel source.
Lenner, a ninth-grade history teacher, has been
involved in teen education and summer camping for more than 25 years.
In 1989, he graduated with a law degree from Nova Southeastern
University. After practicing law for eight years Lenner decided to
return to working with teens. It's Lenner's commitment to the youth
and community that keeps him close to TTA.
"Teen Tours of America is a summer camp,"
Lenner said energetically, "but it's not like your traditional
summer camp. We travel to different spots all over the United States
and Canada. It's like being on vacation. Kids come and have a great
time and parents love it because we instill good values and have
fun."
All TTA teens fly from their home city to the starting
point of the tour. Then, the tour travels on land by deluxe
air-conditioned motor coach.
Everyone gets a good night's rest in their own bed
during stays at college dorms, luxury hotels and resorts, or on air
mattresses or cots in waterproof tents when camping.
Eating is no problem. TTA dines at a wide array of
restaurants and when camping TTA teens help prepare delicious,
nutritional meals in the mobile camp kitchen.
This year, Ira Solomon joined the TTA family. Solomon,
a marketing and finance graduate, has spent most of his lifetime
traveling throughout the world. A volunteer for the High School Youth
Mentoring Program, Solomon is active in sports programs and
organizations benefiting young people of the community.
"My strength in the TTA family is the amount of
traveling I've done," Solomon said. "I can show the kids
different things when we go on tours. This partnership with Robert is
working out better than we imagined. Robert started something
wonderful and it's just incredible."
The TTA staff is comprised of caring, energetic
educators and adults whose most endearing quality is their desire to
have a rewarding and fun experience with the teens.
This summer, TTA plans a 21-day Western Sprint
throughout California and the Southwest, a 42-day Western Adventure
combining the best of the Western U.S. and Canada and a 40-day East
Coast Amusements tour.
Coming in the summer of 2001, teens may enjoy a New
England Journey exploring the mountainous terrain of the inland
Northeast region and the rugged coastline of the Atlantic Ocean.
Contact TTA by U.S. Mail at 1121 Holland Drive, Suite 7, Boca Raton,
FL; by telephone at (561) 998-0102 or toll free at (888) TOUR-TTA; or
log onto www.teentoursofamerica.com.
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