“Moondance is amazing. It was by far the most fun thing I did this summer. Every thing about the course was wonderful. The leaders were amazing. The people I met will always be my friends. I will never forget them. The scenery was beautiful. Everything makes me smile. Moondance is like a once in a lifetime opportunity, yet you can do it more than once!”
Cathryn Grothe – St. Paul, MN
“Moondance is not simply a program, it is an experience of different cultures and a better understanding of yourself and everyone around you. It exposes you to new situations in which you must be independent and to other situations where you must work together. It shows you what is more important in life and the feeling is indescribable.”
George Spencer – Marietta, GA
“The most powerful thing I learned on Moondance is that one individual can make a difference in the world.”
Parker Gilbert – Bedford, NY
“Kate gained confidence in walking into an unknown situation, not knowing anyone, and was immediately made a part of a group. The group respected each other, all making each other feel successful and important.”
Caryl Geschwind – mother of Kate Geschwind, Rochester, MN
“Being that my first Moondance trip was one of the most memorable moments of my life, I was hesitant to go on another. After my second trip, I can’t imagine myself even thinking about not going. Moondance has helped shape and change my life in many ways. This program is truly special. It connects you with people all around the world. The experiences you have, whether they are tough or exciting, help mold you into the person you want to be. No other program I’ve participated in gives you the satisfaction like Moondance.”
Katie McShan – Columbus, MS
“Moondance taught me to appreciate life for what it is rather than what we want it to be.”
Niccolo Regoli – Milan, Italy
“Basically, Moondance has been the best experience of my life. Before this trip I had never once sat down to evaluate my life and the things I choose to do with it. Now that I have had the chance to meet entirely new people that essentially have no connections to me whatsoever, it quite literally made me assess my own personality, considering that not one of them started with a bias. The outdoors became my home, and these people that I have shared so much with have become my family.”
Wood Robinson – Greensboro, NC
“I learned this year more than ever how important it is to learn from the people you do not naturally connect with and find positive traits in everyone. The people in my group ended up teaching me a lot about myself.”
Ellie Boydston – Atlanta, GA
“It is without a doubt a comfort for a parent to have this support and experience. I am choosing you to help ‘raise’ my child.”
Louise Turner – mother of Ben, Bern, Switzerland
“Moondance is trip where you can discover who you truly are. On these trips, away from all modern technology, you realize the things you value, the things you care about and the people you love.”
Carter Wheatley – Corona Del Mar, CA
“On Moondance I learned that if you don’t extend yourself and try new activities and meet new people then you will never know the true extent of your physical and social abilities.”
Sam Schell – Charlotte, NC
“She liked the ‘let’s have fun while we work hard’ attitude at Moondance, and she liked that the kids all wanted to be there and have a great group experience.”
Susan Levin – mother of Zoe and Julia, Glencoe, IL
“The glory of Moondance cannot be completely conveyed through words. It’s a great way to get out into the world and find yourself.”
Tucker Bolding – North East, PA
“Moondance was by far the most amazing, transformative experience of my daughter’s life.”
Debra Salge – mother of Emily Maudlin, San Antonio, TX
“Moondance, no matter what trip you do, promises adventure, new friends and new experiences. You really do grow a lot on Moondance.”
Catherine Patton – Opelika, AL
“Moondance is a place that will push you not only physically but emotionally and help you realize who you are.”
Quinn Ainslie – Pelham, NY
” Great care goes into the quality of the trips and communicating with prospective students – it shows that you really care and want to provide a good experience for youth.”
Molly Cline – mother of John, St. Louis, MO
“Moondance is a way to challenge yourself while still having fun; it’s an escape from all the stress; it’s an adventure where you have complete control over the outcome based on your attitude, and it’s a way to make friends that you know are true friends.”
Laura Wallace – Kenilworth, IL
“You experience activities that blow your mind and make friendships that last a lifetime. It’s an experience I’ll remember forever and wouldn’t trade for anything.”
Gray Rixey – Morehead City, NC
“Moondance is different because you are able to travel the world with people you do not know who in the end become your family. You become a part of something bigger…you feel carefree.”
Kendall Van Hee – Vail, CO
“So much thought and planning goes into the selection of leaders and the activities. The whole experience is not only physical but emotional, and the kids are pushed much harder than a summer camp or school trip which makes it such a great learning experience.”
Molly Lanier – mother of Tommy, Atlanta, GA
“The most powerful lesson I learned on this trip was to enjoy and “soak up” every moment of your life as best you can, and don’t let stress, worries and “anticipation” ruin your experiences and life as a whole. Don’t anticipate, participate.”
Matthew Silverman – Weston, CT
“Out of curiosity, I finally asked Sara if there was anything she didn’t like about the trip… she couldn’t come up with a single thing! The natural beauty she saw, the physical challenges she met, and the remarkable bonding of the group all contributed to making this Sara’s best and most memorable summer. From my perspective, she came back a more confident individual and someone who was more comfortable with herself.”
Andrea Desberg – mother of Sara, Orange Village, OH
