Upon request VISIONS will send or email you a complete list of references. These are participants from last summer's programs and / or parent and professional references. Feel free to contact us if you would like us to send you the list.
It was an amazing experience.
Dan Nachsin, New York, NY
My peers, counselors and the (local) people were all spectacular.
Erin Olitzky, Tuscon, AZ
I was shocked by how wonderful each counselor was...
Amanda Jacir, Short Hills, NJ
I felt incredibly fulfilled, and oddly I felt more alive for 27 days than I ever felt before.
Blake Taylor, New Milford, CT
Josh had such a great time. The best summer of his life.
Bonnie Lochner, Santa Fe, NM
Sophie came back brimming with confidence and full of life and energy. She loved the experience.
J. Robert Doyle, Montreal
It was probably the most powerful learning experience of my life.
Sam Meyer Ithaca, NY
VISIONS was probably the best experience of my life so far...
Oscar Tine, Paris, France
It was a really incredible and life changing experience...
Reed Gilroy, Hopkington, NH
I just want to thank you all for those random moments of sheer greatness this summer. I spent a month living on a beautiful island with some of the nicest people I've ever met, living a new adventure, learning so much and helping so many people literally every day.
David Wenzel, Calgary, Canada
The best part of my experience was getting to know local people and getting to build something with my own hands.
Will Shindel, Miami, FL
My daughter had an amazing experience in Mississippi. She was engaged in the community, met a great group of diverse kids and from day one had a terrific experience.
Wendy Olsoff, Brooklyn, NY
I had one of the most fulfilling summers I’ve ever experienced.
Emily Bauersfeld, Scarsdale, NY
Every day during our four weeks I woke up with complete excitement and gratitude for where I was. Each day was packed, and yet four weeks flew by in such rapidity that at times I couldn't believe it. I value the experience and how it changed my life in ways words cannot describe.
Lindsay Cope, Walnut Creek, CA
Nathan had the most marvelous experience...
Perry & Penny Berger, Roslyn, NY
It was awesome! The staff were all amazing.. It was exceptionally well run and we did some great work.
Erica Harris, Henderson, NV
Amazing!
Shang Wu, Singapore
VISIONS was AMAZING! I really don't know where to begin... Each of the counselors brought something amazing to the table...
Addie Manson, Bedford Hills, NY
I really got so much out of every single part of the trip... I loved every recreational activity offered.
Amanda Bader, Roslyn Estates, NY
My experience in the Dominican Republic was the most rewarding thing I have ever done. It was also the hardest thing to walk away from.
Danielle Tobias, Mission Viejo, CA
[Our son's] experiences last summer will be with him forever... My friend, whose children attended VISIONS over 15 years ago, was right...a life changing experience.
Mary Louise Cohen, Bay Shore, NY
I could go on for pages about all that this summer has taught me… This program is wonderful and this summer was, too.
Gina Dunn, Falmouth, MA
“It was so special. I have never seen people connect on such a level with such an insane language barrier. The interaction with Volunteers for Peace was awesome. The work with the children was unforgettable. The recreation made the program a dream come true. We visited some of the most breathtaking places on earth. Every weekend was a new adventure. ...After spending three consecutive summers with Visions in three different countries, I want to thank Visions for what it has given me... I'm a stronger person because of Visions. I'm a more worldly, confident, and peaceful person because of Visions. With each program I have further learned that the world is a community. I can continue for pages about how Visions has touched my life. Thank you, for everything.”
Sylvia Murray, Long Beach, NY
"My summer was unimaginable… I tried things I never imagined. I got over fears and gained greater insight into myself. I never imagined being able to help build a house or make a fence... So many opportunities were given…eating fresh pineapple with Michael, listening to his histories of the island, and picking ginnups at his farm; scuba diving; mixing concrete for a fence at a national park; night hikes; learning to use a jigsaw; sailing; meeting Carol; getting smoothies from Kareem and making juice with Zulu; eating fresh star fruit from the tree in Mr. Smith’s yard…the list goes on and on. When I heard about VISIONS, I scoured the website and testimonials, but nothing I read compared to my experience."
Janelle Garcelon, Hillsborough, NH
"It was simply amazing. I greatly improved my French by practicing it everyday. The dinner stays we had were fabulous…I acquired a true appreciation for, or acceptance of, another culture and its contributions to our world."
Alvaro Vega, Napa, CA
“Such a moving experience is impossible to put into words and convey to others. It was certainly the most rewarding summer of my life... Working at the Center was perfect; we loved playing with and teaching the children. The landscape was beautiful. The leaders were amazing, and our Vietnamese friends were amazing. All of our work was satisfying, as was our 'play'.”
Stephanie Maurer
"Thank you for all the organization and help you gave in my planning of the summer trip to Montana for Sinead. She is home now, and thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. It was just as advertised on the website, and we are delighted with how well it worked out. Thank you again."
Helena Gilchrist, Edinburgh, Scotland
"VISIONS does such an amazing job of submerging us in the culture and daily lives of the [people in Carib Territory] that I never felt out of place or like a tourist."
Melissa Mooradian, Brookline, MA
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