Program Types

Exploration

Get out into the field and on expedition around the globe, all through the lens of an On Assignment project. Each high school trip offers a choice of two areas of focus, such as photography, climate and geology, or wildlife conservation. Pursue your project with guidance from your trip leaders and a National Geographic Explorer, then share what you’ve created with the group and your community back home.

University Workshop

From your base at MIT, delve into issues impacting the future of our world, and examine solutions offered by engineering, technology, AI, and robotics. Participate in stimulating seminars and interactive workshops, and meet National Geographic Explorers to hear about their innovative work in our areas of focus. Develop a project to address an issue you’ve encountered, and pitch your idea to your group and leaders.

Photo Workshop

Our photo workshop in iconic Yellowstone is an opportunity for students to become better photographers, filmmakers, editors, and storytellers. A National Geographic Explorer or photographer joins the group for the entire workshop, providing lessons, guidance, and feedback both in the classroom and in the park. The program culminates in a pop-up gallery show of students’ original work.

Middle School

Our highly structured middle school programs allow students to discover exciting destinations in a fun, engaging, and safe environment. With guidance from trip leaders and a National Geographic Explorer, students explore multiple themes that enhance their experience and encourage them to deepen the interests they already have, while discovering new ones along their journey.