For old friends of Rustic Pathways – hello and welcome back! And on behalf of our wonderful, global team, thank you for supporting Rustic Pathways and for sharing your children with us. We look forward to welcoming them back, and we have a world full of inspiring programs waiting for them this summer.

If this is your first encounter with Rustic Pathways, hello and welcome new friends! I’m glad you found us, and I’d like you to know a few important things about us right off the bat.

» First, Rustic Pathways runs world-class programs for students in some of the planet’s most welcoming places. We are leaders in our field, passionate about what we do, and renowned for our excellence.

» Second, our organization has maintained an exceptional safety record since we began operations 26 years ago. The safety and well-being of our students is always our primary concern.

»Third, we are a clean, ethical, sincere, professional, and happy organization that is well run and well balanced. We have a hard-earned reputation for excellence and integrity that we strive to maintain.

» Fourth, we are proud of what our organization stands for, and what it has achieved. Our programs are enriching, and the fruits of our enterprise have a positive impact on our students and on our world.

» And Fifth – we want our students to have the very best summer of their lives. We run one of the world’s most exciting organizations, and we love to see our students laugh, learn, and grow as a result of their time with us.

Rustic Pathways is proud to celebrate our 26th year as a world leader in safe, empowering international adventures for high school students. As a pioneer in our field, our programs, practices, and operational standards have influenced, guided, and largely defined the development of our industry. With an international team of dedicated professionals and the world’s broadest range of high-quality, life-changing
programs for students, we are very proud to welcome you our organization.

Every caring parent hopes that wonderful things will happen in their child’s life, and we want to be a part of this for your son or daughter. Rustic Pathways programs create positive energy, and offer motivated students a nurturing environment where they can spread their wings and fly. I hope that you find something inside this catalog – and especially inside our organization – that suits your child’s summer dreams. And wherever their journey may take them, I join you in hoping that something wonderful and enriching happens for your son or daughter this summer.

Best Wishes to you and your family,

             David Venning