The Road Less Traveled

I went on the “Utah unleashed” trip this summer. The management was horrible and the overall trip did not meet expectations. The volunteering was unplanned and we hardly interacted with...Read more

I went on the “Utah unleashed” trip this summer. The management was horrible and the overall trip did not meet expectations. The volunteering was unplanned and we hardly interacted with the animals. The leaders were incompetent and didn’t know the schedule and plan. On one occasion a trip leader cursed out one of the girls on my trip about the girl having fruit snacks. For a trip this expensive it is outrageous that there was no plan what so ever and that the volunteering wasn’t what was promised. On many occasions people had to go to the hospital and 3 kids got strep on the trip. The trip was so bad and unplanned we were offered a heavy discount on future RLT trips, although we won’t be going back. There were only 3 beds for 15 kids and 1 bathroom for 11 girls. On the days we were going to the national parks we would arrive late in the day and have limited time at the parks. Overall the trip was horribly planned and most of our time was spent on things like “group pack” “meal circle” and playing time wasting games. Would not recommend

With each summer RLT trip, my son seems to return exponentially more confident, future-thinking, and sensitive. A citizen of the world. He did both domestic and international service trips, and...Read more

With each summer RLT trip, my son seems to return exponentially more confident, future-thinking, and sensitive. A citizen of the world. He did both domestic and international service trips, and in both the balance of culture, community to service hours made it fun and fulfilling. He made deep connections with his peers, as well as with the leaders—whose feedback about how they saw our son's participation was like having a new pair of eyes. They saw him fully, and we're so grateful to them for their nurturing leadership — in fun and sometimes challenge. (A bike accident turned into a learning experience of emergency care, communication, and staying calm in order to help.) Administratively, everything at RLT is handled professionally, politely, promptly.

Highly disappointed in the communications from RLT and the trip planning. My child is on a trip now and we've received one update and only a few photos - kids...Read more

Highly disappointed in the communications from RLT and the trip planning. My child is on a trip now and we've received one update and only a few photos - kids NOT smiling. They are supposed to be working with animals at a shelter in Utah and just learned that the kids are not going to be permitted to actually interact with the animals. Rather, they'll be mucking stalls and pulling weeds in the sweltering heat. Amazing that they would not know this.

I cannot say enough great things about RLT! I went on their Costa Rica: El Sendero program and it was life-changing. From the culture to the people I met to...Read more

I cannot say enough great things about RLT! I went on their Costa Rica: El Sendero program and it was life-changing. From the culture to the people I met to the adventure I had. It was the trip of a lifetime and RLT is to thank for that. I would go on all of their trips if I could!