Georgia
Discover Georgia’s Barrier Islands With Your Grandchild
Program No. 2534RJ
Adventure awaits with your grandchild as you sail on a shrimp boat, climb a storied lighthouse, meet injured sea turtles and search for nesting turtles on a night beach walk!
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Participant Reviews
Based on 15 Reviews
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I have taken a number of trips with Road Scholar and this is my third grandparent:grandchild trip. I was very disappointed in this trip and, at this point, would not recommend it to another grandparent considering this for a 12 year old grandchild. The primary criticism from both our granddaughter and us is that the age range from 8 y.o. to 12 y.o. is not a good range. The 8 year olds and the 12 year olds are in compketely different developmental stages and their interests and attention spans are different. Our granddaughter is a very mature 12 y.o. At least half of the children on this trip were 8 y.o to 9 y.o. They had nothing in common with our granddaughter. They were rowdy, talked through the bus trips -- particularly during the movie on the bus -- and just generally were not a good fit. Perhaps I might feel differently if there were other 12 y.o. on the trip but there was only one other girl. As a pediatrician and a grandparent, I think a range of
11 y.o. - 14 y.o. or 12 y.o. to 15 y.o would have been a much better range for common interests and developmental stages.
We all thought the trip on the shrimp boat was far and away the highlight of the trip If there is any way for future trips to include two experiences like that or a full day on the boat, it would be a great improvement
We also thought that the movie about the life cycle of the turtle would have been a high point but showing it on a bus ride was ridiculous. My husband says there was a screen directly above us and the screen we could see was multiple rows ahead of us. The noise from the bus driving down the street, coupled with the noise from the 8 y.o and 9 y.o. in the back of the bus made the dialogue from the movie impossible to hear. This could have been shown in an afternoon or the evening or even as a part I and 2 which would have been a marked improvement. The group leader was Terry and she did a great job and the excursion leaders all were terrific..
— Review left July 24, 2024
A wonderful combination of learning about the Georgia Barrier islands from sea turtles, stingrays and alligators to historic English forts, lighthouses and Gullah culture. We made many memories that my granddaughter and I will cherish.
— Review left July 8, 2024
Jekyll Island with grandchildren was a very fun learning experience for both the kids and the grandparents. We both learned a lot.
— Review left June 30, 2024
Terrie was a fantastic leader. Each day was new experiences. The shrimp boat was a highlight of the trip for our granddaughter. There was the right amount of free time to jump in the pool and cool off. Lodging was the best we have ever had on an intergenerational trip. I highly recommend this for your grandchildren!
— Review left June 21, 2024
My grandson and I had an adventure which we will always remembe,in experiences and now in photos. I highly recommend it for anyone who would like to give the gift of lifetime to their grandchild
— Review left June 16, 2024
I could not be happier with this experience for my granddaughter or myself. So rewarding on many levels and I'm glad I have two more grandchildren who will reach the age of going on one of your trips.
— Review left June 15, 2024
Great program. Nice mix of activities.
— Review left July 22, 2023
Just got back from turtle adventure, Jekyll Island, Georgia with my granddaughter. We had so much fun laughed a lot learned a lot and can’t wait to do i
another one
— Review left July 21, 2023
I highly recommend this program as it really covers all the attributes of an excellent Learning Adventure. The guides and instructors were extremely knowledgeable and presented to us in ways which appealed to both generations. Kids have as much fun as the adults and vice versa!
— Review left July 1, 2023
I highly recommend this program. It is filled with many interesting activities. The leadership was excellent - organized, knowledgeable, and friendly.
— Review left June 26, 2023
This trip exceeded my expectations. The chance to bond with my granddaughter went beyond anything I could have foreseen. The group leaders, Tom and Janet, were down to earth and professional at the same time. Tom was encyclopedic in his knowledge and entertaining and witty. The accommodations were luxurious. My granddaughter and I gained respect and knowledge of sea turtles and the Georgia barrier islands. All in all a grand experience.
— Review left July 24, 2022
My husband and I took our almost 12-year-old grandson. He really enjoyed the trip and learned a lot. We enjoyed it also. Our main leader, Tom, was very interesting and made himself available to us at all times. There were a couple of minor things we would have changed, but I would recommend this program.
— Review left July 23, 2022
This program was tailored in such a way that both my grandson and myself had a great fun experience.
— Review left June 27, 2022
This is a marvelous program if your grandchild loves sea life and is interested in ecology and science. The program tours three coastline islands is beautiful, historic, and unlike any place I have visited.
The history and beauty of Jekyll Island Club Resort and the historic Inn with charm you.
— Review left June 19, 2022
Just returned from this trip with our Granddaughter! Loved the Jekyll Island Resort, loved our instructors, loved our transportation! It was much more then just about Sea turtles. The kids were able to learn, see and tough alot of different types of sea life including, shrimp, various crabs, baby shark, small stingrays, baby octupus and jellyfish. Such a great learning time with them. Loved this trip!!!
— Review left July 24, 2021