This Program is Directed by
John Ralston
If you have questions or would like to talk further about this program, please get in touch!
- 2024 Dates
July 26 — August 6
August 2 — August 13
August 2 — August 13
- tuition
$ + airfare
Canadian Arctic
Wildlife Conservation & Photography
- 2024 Dates
July 26 — August 6
August 2 — August 13
August 2 — August 13
- tuition
$ + airfare
The Arctic tundra is one of our planet’s most stunning wildlife habitats: an endless snowscape in the winter that bursts with life when summer arrives, drawing migrating species such as caribou, beluga whales, and—most famously—polar bears. Travel to the Canadian Arctic this summer to experience this habitat and wildlife up close, using an Arctic research facility in Churchill, Manitoba, as your base. Choose either the Photography or Wildlife Conservation track, and delve into your focus area as you set out with a program expert, leaders, and peers to learn more about the unique adaptations that allow species to survive the extreme Arctic conditions, and how they and the communities that live there are coping with a changing climate.
- Highlights
• Head out in all-terrain vehicles across the tundra to track and photograph polar bears
• Take a dog sledding lesson and learn about the importance of this mode of transport
• Kayak with beluga whales and learn about scientists understanding of their “singing”
• Use your camera to capture shooting stars and, if lucky, the Northern Lights
• Take a dog sledding lesson and learn about the importance of this mode of transport
• Kayak with beluga whales and learn about scientists understanding of their “singing”
• Use your camera to capture shooting stars and, if lucky, the Northern Lights
“After our Expert’s talks and being around her, I felt really inspired by her strong personality, and her efforts to help our world. She has given me perspectives and told us stories that inspire me to someday be like her.”
—Jasmine Z., Emma Willard School, San Mateo, CA
Featured
Expert
An Expert joins each Career program for a portion of the itinerary, lending their insights and perspectives to the experience.
Itinerary
This itinerary represents our best projection of the group’s schedule. However, we may implement changes designed to improve the quality of the program.
Please note that, although we work with local experts to optimize our chances of spotting wildlife, sightings cannot be guaranteed.
Itinerary
This itinerary represents our best projection of the group’s schedule. However, we may implement changes designed to improve the quality of the program.
Please note that, although we work with local experts to optimize our chances of spotting wildlife, sightings cannot be guaranteed.
Featured
Leaders
Meet some of our featured leaders. Please note that these may not be your leaders for the program.
Featured
Leaders
Meet some of our featured leaders. Please note that these may not be your leaders for the program.
What to Expect
Review specific program expectations here. For more general information:
What to Expect
Review specific program expectations here. For more general information:
A Day in the Life: Churchill Northern Studies Centre
Every day will be a little different as we adjust to maximize wildlife viewing opportunities. Here is a snapshot of a day at the Churchill Northern Studies Centre.
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
A Day in the Life:
Churchill Northern Studies Centre
Every day will be a little different as we adjust to maximize wildlife viewing opportunities. Here is a snapshot of a day at the Churchill Northern Studies Centre.
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
“Kyle changed during his experience this summer and loved every second he was on the trip.”
—Patty & Leo M., Glenwood Springs, CO
This Program is Directed by
John Ralston
If you have questions or would like to talk further about this program, please get in touch!
