One Trip Changed Everything. What Could Another Do?

The Impact of One Trip, and the Power of Another

Hey alum families, Laura here.

If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance your teen returned from their RLT trip changed in some meaningful way. Maybe they discovered a sense of confidence you hadn’t seen before. Maybe they came home talking about a new perspective, a new friend group, or just a bigger understanding of the world and their place in it.

Whatever that transformation looked like, we just want to say—thank you. Thank you for choosing RLT, and for trusting us with one of the most important experiences in your teen’s life. We don’t take that lightly.

We’ve been running these programs since 1993, and if there’s one thing we’ve learned, it’s this: real growth doesn’t happen in a single moment. It builds over time. One trip opens the door. But real change—the kind that sticks—comes from stepping through it again.

That’s why we created an alumni-only offer for summer 2026. You may have seen it in the brochure we sent out. It’s our way of helping families like yours continue the journey your teen started this summer.

Keep reading for all the details on how to lock in 2025 pricing, save your spot early, and keep the momentum going.

How to Lock in 2025 Pricing for 2026 Trips

We want to make it simple for returning families to stay part of the RLT community. So we’re offering early access to 2026 programs—along with 2025 pricing—for all alumni who enroll by August 15.

Here’s how it works:

  1. You don’t need to pick a trip right now.

  2. Your deposit is fully refundable through December 31.

  3. You’ll get first access to new and returning trips when enrollment opens.

And yes—we have exciting new trips coming in 2026: meaningful travel in Japan, Ireland & Scotland, Yellowstone, and California. Plus, the return of our classic OG trips that have been shaped and refined over the past 34 years. You can check out the full range of programs here: Browse our travel programs.

3 Simple Steps to Save Your Spot:

  1. Start your application

  2. Complete the application and submit a refundable deposit in CampMinder

    – Be sure to select “Choose a trip at a later date” if you’re not sure yet and want the flexibility to decide later—while still locking in 2025 rates.

  3. Rest easy knowing summer 2026 is taken care of—at 2025 pricing.

Once you submit your application, our team will be in touch to help with next steps, answer any questions, and talk through your options. You can also reach out anytime at (773) 342-5200 or info@theroadlesstraveled.com.

We’re so grateful you were part of this season—and we’d love to be part of the next.

-Laura, Director of RLT

Laura Dunmire