Program Evaluation Comments

“One of the things that made the trip a success for the kids was the quality of your instruction. I felt that the kids were in the safest of hands and never had a moment’s worry.
Please feel free to use Poly Prep and/or me personally as a reference at any time. Thanks
again ! We’re looking forward to more trips in the future.”
PolyPrep (8th Grade)

“The trip was great ! Perfectly planned. The staff was outstanding—good, clear instruction. Well done!”
Staten Island Academy (12th Grade)

“ Living with our students for three days is a great way to get to know
them at the beginning of school. The staff was excellent. They stayed at the students’ pace, explained the steps involved, and were very pleasant.”
Hackley School (6th Grade)

“The staff was very good—enthusiastic—provided detailed instructions—were patient.
Very conscious of safety…”
Brunswick School (8th Grade)

“This was a wonderful week for our students. They became confirmed canoeists… so eager each day for the river, their new and special friend. My compliments to your instructors and their teaching skills…”
German School, NY (8th Grade)

Lackawaxen Campground

Parachute Rising

“Such an adventure. They talk of nothing else. And the pictures !!We call them all“Indigene”, since they are so brown like the first natives”.
Lycee Francais (Grades 11 & 12) Everglades

Mangrove Maneuver

Everglades Sunset

Camping on the Beach

“This trip was very much a success in support of our goals. The staff was outstanding,
cordial, and cooperative”.
Hackley School ( 12th Grade)

“Impressive planning, beginning with the scouting trip for faculty in June, and the
continuing dialogue about our goals, which we feel we accomplished.”
Columbia Prep (9th & 12th Grades Peer Leadership)

“The staff this year was the best! The storyteller was a great addition. The kids had a very good time and really enjoyed the staff. The trip met our goals.”
Collegiate School (11th Grade)

Mongaup Slalom

“A terrific program, especially the slalom course over Mongaup Rapid. Great photo.
Many thanks.”
Brunswick School (9th Grade)

“Rarely in my experience as a school administrator have I seen a trip receive rave reviews from every single person. We all learned, frolicked, ate, relaxed, swam, and played. The Wildrivers staff was well informed, expert on the water and good-natured with the students. Thanks for a bracing start to the year. The pictures are beautiful.”
The Brearley School (12th Grade)

River Sunshine   “The staff was great, friendly, and helpful. This trip was truly excellent and accomplished all we set out to. Thanks. We had a great time. Terrific pictures.” Fieldston School (12th Grade)