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“This trip opened [my sons’] eyes to the happiness and struggles the Kenyan people have in their own lives. I believe both of my sons are better people because of the experiences afforded to them because of these trips.”– Groton Parent, Kenya/Peru 2009
“I think that Todd learned to take things he has with a higher level of appreciation. My biggest fear is that my children begin to feel entitled because we want to give the more than we had. This was a good experience to show him how fortunate he is and that it is his responsibility to give back.”– Shady Side Academy parent, Peru 2009
“I think (this trip) planted a seed, a curiosity about the world and other cultures that will continue to grow. I think it helped John to see the difference between need and want. He was very moved the children – their beauty, their simplicity, the generous spirit. I think that touched him a way that has softened his own heart a bit.”– Stanley Clark School parent, Belize 2009
“Thank you so very much for arranging all of the details to make this trip so special for Will. We can never thank you enough for creating the myriad of activities while keeping and his classmates safe. Again, thank you for the experience of a lifetime for all of the Casady students!”– Casady School parent, Peru 2009
“Thank you again for an absolutely enchanting and physically demanding 3 weeks. We have no doubt that these boys grew in extraordinary ways and developed bonds that will carry forward a lifetime. It is clear that Charles brought home far more than he took to Peru. You have put together a "top drawer" staff and program and you lived up to all of our unreasonable expectations for your program. We hope that you and Landon School have inaugurated a summer experience that will serve Landon boys for years to come.”– Landon father, Peru 2008
“I think that [my daughter] got a view of a part of the world that’s completely foreign to her. She saw how other people live, work, go to school, worship and play. It was a ‘real’ life experience as she was there not so much as a tourist, but as a participant. I think that it gave her the opportunity to feel useful and appreciated and to work hard at something for someone else.”– Casady mother, Peru 2008
“I appreciated all the information that we received while the kids were in Peru. I felt confident that you and your staff were taking good care of them…. My daughter had a great experience. She had a real sense of accomplishment when the playground was finished. It was a wonderful opportunity to be in a situation that was very different from life at home. She truly appreciated the people of the village and how welcoming they were to the group.”– Casady mother, Peru 2008
“The experience exceeded all of our expectations and not one student or parent would rethink the decision to make this trip happen.”– International High School mother, Guadeloupe 2009
“It opened her eyes to a difference culture and re-enforced her own background in the language and her ability to communicate with others in their native language.”– International High School mother, Guadeloupe 2009
“Our goals were met. She gave to a community in need, integrated herself within that community, making strong bonds. Megan also created new friendships in The Potomac School which should be rewarding as she finished her second and final year there. It was a positive life experience that she would not have had, had it not been for World Leadership School.”– The Potomac School mother, Costa Rica 2009
“The program was very organized, well prepared, worth the time and expense and also offered a delightful staff.”– The Potomac School mother, Costa Rica 2009