Who & What is AQ?
For over 40 years, we've consistently delivered outstanding water-based summer adventure programs for teens.
By combining hands-on learning, cooperative living and adventure travel throughout the world, we have successfully ignited the inherent leadership skills within thousands of young adults.
This is what we do, yet what really sets us apart is how we do it and the results that we achieve. To understand who we are and what drives us, you need to dig a little deeper into the sum of our parts... So this section is dedicated to us, and why we think the AQ experience is pretty incredible.
our story so far
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We've been running water-based adventure training programs for teens since the 1970s.
As a result of our incredible success and reputation, many other programs have tried to follow in our wake.
Today, AQ remains the most trusted name in teen adventure programming...
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program design
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We've been running our programs for over 40 years and have created a culture where individuals are supported in a non-competitive environment. Our hands-on approach to learning fosters teamwork and leadership skills.
Here's why AQ outperforms every other summer experience...
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the aq team
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This isn't our first rodeo... or even our first circumnavigation.
We've been sailing the world's oceans teaching students for decades. We do it because it's not just what we love- it's who we are...
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our yachts
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There's a good reason why most AQ trips are run full-time aboard sailing yachts.
Beyond fun, living and learning aboard a yacht offers a perfect environment to develop leadership and communication skills...
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our results
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Aside from staying safe and having an outstanding adventure,
what's most important for you when selecting a summer program
for your child?
At AQ we believe that it's the lasting impact that the experience can
have, and the development of skills that can last a lifetime.
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newsroom
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The name ActionQuest gets around!
From time to time, AQ is featured in magazines and newspapers. We've reproduced the best of these articles in this section of our website so you can read what others have said about us!
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