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Canadian Arctic: Wildlife Conservation and Photography

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Program Overview

Venture to the Canadian Arctic this summer and immerse yourself in one of the planet’s most extreme and fascinating ecosystems. Based in Churchill, Manitoba, students choose between Photography or Wildlife Conservation tracks, exploring the tundra alongside expert guides. Track polar bears in all-terrain vehicles, kayak with beluga whales, and witness migratory birds and caribou in their natural habitats. Learn about Arctic adaptations, Indigenous communities, and climate change impacts while developing practical skills, creating projects, and capturing breathtaking wildlife and landscapes.

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Program Highlights

Track and photograph polar bears across the tundra
Kayak with beluga whales in the Churchill River estuary
Learn dog sledding with local mushers
Observe Arctic foxes, caribou, and migratory birds
Capture the Northern Lights and night sky in photos

What's Included

Tuition & Fees
Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
All Program Activity Costs
Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
Emergency Support

Program Details

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Locations

  • Churchill, Canada

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • 2026

Eligible Nationalities

  • All Nationalities

Education Levels & Language

  • Language
  • English
  • Education
  • High School Freshman (1st Year)
  • High School Sophomore (2nd Year)
  • High School Junior (3rd Year)
  • High School Senior (4th Year)

Accommodation Options

  • Group living

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

Age Requirement

14-17

Duration

  • 1-2 Weeks
  • Summer

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Innovative Student Video 2023 Finalist
Innovation in Philanthropy 2021 Finalist
Innovation in Crisis Response 2020 Finalist

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