One of the best weeks of my life!

NYLC (one of the numerous Envision programs) was not only one of the best learning experiences I've had, but also one of the best weeks of my life to this date! You get to meet so many quality people and are offered so many unique opportunities that you couldn't find elsewhere.

I saw a more matured leader in my child after going through the program.

MY Child a 7th grader attended the Youth leadership program at New York Maritime College and grateful for the content of the course, the teaching program and for the coordination itself. The program had a steep learning curve on my child providing him an opportunity to communicate , lead, follow, plan, coordinate tasks, organize his time and activities and a breakthrough of the exposure of the simulation activities in the program. He has been enrolled for the STEM program coming up this summer and we are eagerly waiting for his participation. Thank you!!

Awesome!

Jade had a GREAT time and is still communicating with the kids she met there. I am really glad we were able to have her take advantage of this program and I have recommended 20 of my friends to like Envision on FB and told them if there was a way for them to have their kids attend that is is well worth the money and the experience. Jade said the saddest thing was knowing that she would NEVER see them again but the kids in her group are trying to organize a reunion next summer for them to all come together again. She gained more self confidence and realized that it is OK to be smart and show it. Thank you Envision.

Colby's Experience

This was a great experience for not only Colby, but for myself and his dad. Colby had so much fun and learned a lot in the week he spent at Wake Forest. I looked forward to his updates every night and I loved to see the excitement on his face when he told us about everything. The only thing we had an issue with was the dorm room. Colby said it stayed so hot in there. Everything else was good and the staff were awesome in making my child feel safe and comfortable!!

How to safely cut the apron strings

My son had never been away from home before. He'll be 12 in October and he had never once been "on his own" without at least one family member around. He was nervous. God knows I was nervous. And yet, after family orientation, that all changed. Envision runs a tight ship. They have multiple things in place to ensure the safety of the children in their care, and to put parents like me at ease. My kid had the best time of his life. Whatever nerves he had were gone by the time I went to say goodbye for the week just like mine were. He came back more confident in his own abilities because he was allowed room to grow in a laid back, yet no less effective environment. He had to rely on himself and his roommates to be punctual and responsible for his own things. He's more independent. He doesn't question his reactions to things as much. He made friends that he's still keeping in touch with. I can't recommend this program enough. It really was the best thing for him, and is an experience he will carry for a lifetime. I got a week's vacation knowing that my child was in the very best of hands. Every concern and question raised was addressed and I would do it all again in a heartbeat.