Colleen and Michael Reagan at the Iron Curtain located
at the Czech-Austria border, one of the many locations
students will visit.

Ronald Reagan once said, “Freedom is never more than a generation away from extinction.  We didn’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same.”  For many young people today, the struggle for freedom and liberty is merely a chapter in a history book.  The Reagan Legacy Foundation Liberty Education Tours seek to change that.  This unique student exchange program offers future leaders tangible education in the principles of liberty as they study the words and actions of President Reagan and other great leaders while visiting sites significant in the history of freedom in the United States and central Europe.

Participants will hear incredible speakers, meet like-minded friends, network with leaders, engage in discussions, and receive valuable resources.  At the conclusion of your Liberty Education Tour you will be fully prepared to return to your community as a Freedom Fellow — knowing the precepts of Liberty and fortified to act in defense of those principles.

In this tour students will study perspectives from U.S. President Ronald Reagan to:

• Compare the policies of Democracy and Socialism.
• Learn about the American founding principles and the legacy of liberty.
• Explore the history of Communism in modern Europe and the influences that led to its demise.
• Visit the sites that reflect the life and character of President Reagan and compelled him to be a defender of freedom.

General Eligibility Criteria:
High School students ages 16-17 with at least one year remaining of their secondary education and a minimum GPA of 2.0.

Cost:
The cost of lodging (which may include home stays), meals, and transportation to tour sites is covered by generous supporters of the Reagan Legacy Foundation.  Each student is responsible for their travel expenses to Los Angeles and all travel documents, such as passports and visas.  In cases of financial need, scholarships may be available.

Our Summer 2010 program was a great success and we thank After-School All-Stars of Los Angeles and State Farm, our inaugural corporate sponsor, for their tremendous support.

Click here to meet the Summer 2010 American students

Click here to meet the Summer 2010 European students

Click here to read the American students' blog about their trip to Europe (June 19-30, 2010)

If you are interested in participating in the Summer 2011 program please fill out the preliminary applicaiton form below:

Click here to fill out the preliminary application form online

Questions? Email Denise Nielsen at LET@reaganlegacyfoundation.org