Excellent experience

I was a little apprehensive at first registering my daughter because of the cost. During and after her attendence I am so glad she went. Money well spent.

Amazing experience for our future leaders

Amazing experience for my son at the JrNYLC. He came out more out going, confident and sure of himself. He made friends in that short week that he still texts and talks to a month later. He had nothing bad to say about any of it. For parents who think they can't afford it dig into scholarships and grants and fundraising on their site. That is one ting I did not take advantage of and wish I did. Well worth the money to hear my son talking about if he were president or a leader how he would change things!!! I felt very comfortable that he was safe and I usually worry. Get the text updates too. Can't say enough good.

Excellent Program for College Experience and Skill Enhancement

I would highly recommend this program to any parents that would like their child to improve skills of leadership, communication, and teamwork. Through this program, my child envisioned what their future career would be and is more confident in being independent after spending a week on his own on a college campus.

NYLF: Medicine Review for future parents

My teenager attended the Youth Leadership Forum: Medicine program. He was honored to be selected for this prestigious experience. The program advisors were informative, pleasant and catered to my son's interests. The event was 10 days. He traveled independently to Washington DC where he was greeted by the Envisions staff and safely transported to the Maryland campus. The program curriculum was fully loaded with lectures, medical experiences, mentors who advised them and took them on a tour of the city. Each day I was informed of his agenda by email and text. My son was roomed with another student who supported him and they enjoyed the day's activities with many other students. When I spoke with my son after each evening, he responded with excitement, new experiences and friendships. As a parent, I would highly recommend this program to anyone's high schooler who is looking to enrich their learning and future leadership. Kudos to the who Envision team!

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.