TCTW History
Teens' Camping Tour of the West Inc was born from the dream of C. Peter Cole to take teenagers to see the wonders of the West and use the adventure of travel to guide young people down the path of self-discovery. TCTW took its first trips West in 1967 in VW Busses. From the success of that summer, and years of labors of love by Peter Cole, and current director Doug Gill, TCTW has expanded to the age of mini-busses, customized trailers and an informative websites. TCTW has accepted participants from all over the world, but finds its main draw from Virginia and the Carolinas.
In 1998 TCTW inducted its second director, Douglas C. Gill. Through the years TCTW has molded its program to embody six significant principles: love yourself, love others, appreciate nature, realize that you have been given unique gifts, recognize that it is your responsibility to use those gifts to make your corner of the world a better place, all while giving praises to our maker. It is these six principles that we hope all participants will come to embrace and practice throughout their lives.
Our goal is leadership and spiritual development for teenagers with the notion that raising up spiritually strong leaders is part of building a better world. TCTW with over 4,000 past participants has proudly been engaged in this mission for 44 years.
DATES: The trip departs Davidson College the 28th of June and returns the 20th of July. Schedule changes are not anticipated. Should they arise changes will be made in the best interest of the participants. COST: The cost of the trip is $2150.00. In addition there is a $50.00 deposit for the September Stockholders meeting. Each participant is also required to purchase 1 share of stock at a cost of $150. The cost includes transportation, camping fees, Disneyland admission, Snake River float trip, Archway to the West admission, Cody Night Rodeo admission, T-shirt, and all meals (with the exception of lunch in San Diego and UCLA, Disneyland day meals, dinner in San Francisco, and Salt Lake City, and Breakfast at Wall Drug and Chicago). A $150 refundable deposit over and above the trip cost will be required at the time of acceptance. It will be refunded once the following conditions have been met following the trip. Post tour participant and parent evaluations submitted by April 1st, 2011, a minimum of 10 people recommended for future trips, with one of those recommended becoming a participant. All Trip fees are due June 8th. Financial assistance is available. How to Apply to Go West with TCTW: To apply for TCTW download and complete the application. Included with your application should be an essay entitled “Who am I” along with your favorite inspirational quote and a recent photograph. In addition, applications must include two letters of recommendation: one form a peer and one from an adult, non-family member. Applications may be submitted via mail to PO Box 398 Round Hill, VA 20142, or electronically to tctw1@aol.com or in person at the Informational Slide Show near you. 2010 Dates and Costs
