Global Leadership Adventures

Global Leadership Adventures offers travel programs for teens ages 11-19, plus travel programs and travel internships for high school students and travel programs for middle school students. Participants explore historic and natural sites, learn local culture, language, and history, and take part in community volunteer efforts. Summer and spring break sessions are open for enrollment, and tuition is all-inclusive.

Programs

• Travel Programs for Teens — Ages 11-19 · Summer and spring break sessions
• Travel Internships for High School Students — High school students · 21 days
• Travel Programs for High School Students — High school students · 7-21 days; summer and spring break sessions
• Travel Programs for Middle School Students — Middle school students · 10 days

At a glance

• Ages: 11–18 years old
• Current session: Spring Break and Summer 2027 program dates (Jan 1–Dec 31, 2027)
• General schedule: Summer and spring break sessions are open for enrollment. Summer sessions typically run 9-21 days; 14 days is the most common. Spring break runs for 7 days.
• Facility hours: Monday-Thursday: 8:00am-3:00pm PT; Saturday: Closed; Sunday: Closed

About the provider

Global Leadership Adventures says its mission is to inspire the next generation to realize their potential to transform the world and their unique role in it. The program states that students from every background are welcomed, most students are solo travelers, and friends or siblings may travel together. It also notes that scholarships and payment plans are available, safe and secure lodging is provided, and accommodations vary by location and include exclusive spaces reserved for GLA students and staff.

• Enroll by November 1st and application fee waived — Entire $100 application fee waived automatically

Programs are open to students ages 11-19, with custom group travel options also available. Most students are solo travelers, though friends or siblings may travel together. Most program sessions enroll between 10-30 students. Students from every background are welcomed. Enrollment is open. A free digital catalog is available.

Last updated October 9, 2026.