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Middle School Exploration: Iceland
On this middle school summer trip, travel along the winding coast of Iceland’s Westfjords between towering plateaus and the sea as you explore small fishing villages in this remote region of the country. Visit the Snaefellsnes Peninsula and hike below the Snaefellsjokull Glacier, home to Jules Verne’s imagined gateway to the center of the earth. Explore Iceland’s rich folklore tradition through th...
On this middle school summer trip, travel along the winding coast of Iceland’s Westfjords between towering plateaus and the sea as you explore small fishing villages in this remote region of the country. Visit the Snaefellsnes Peninsula and hike below the Snaefellsjokull Glacier, home to Jules Verne’s imagined gateway to the center of the earth. Explore Iceland’s rich folklore tradition through the lens of the Viking sagas and contemporary beliefs in huldufólk, or hidden people. Learn about the connections between Icelanders and their landscape, witness geothermal energy powering cities, and learn about the impacts of climate change. We stay in comfortable family-run guesthouses, hostels, and small hotels throughout our time in Iceland. Leaders reside together with the students throughout...
Program Highlights
Experience the amazing geological features of Iceland, from glaciers and geysers to volcanoes and hot springs.
Trek across a glacier with guides and learn about the visible impacts of climate change.
Photograph puffins at the westernmost tip of Europe and ride Icelandic horses on the beach.
Hike among wildflowers and scout for Arctic foxes in the Hornstrandir Nature Reserve.
Watch for whales aboard an Icelandic fishing vessel and interview fishermen about climate change's effects on fisheries.
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- Reykjavik, Iceland
- Archaeology
- Birdwatching
- Ecology See more
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A fun summer
December 21, 2023by: Zach Herrick - United StatesProgram: Middle School Exploration: IcelandMy Putney Iceland trip was an amazing experience I will never forget. I made many great friends and memories I will never forget. Through Putney’s guidance I was also able to see great personal growth in myself.
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Locations
- Reykjavik, Iceland
Types and Subjects
- Adventure Types
- Archaeology
- Birdwatching
- Ecology
Availability
Years Offered: 2025, 2026
Age Requirement
9-13
Guidelines
All Nationalities
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- All Program Activity Costs
- Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Accommodation Options
- Group living
- Guest House
- Other
Qualifications & Experience
- English
Language Skills Required
- Grade school to 8th grade
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Online Application
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On this middle school summer trip, travel along the winding coast of Iceland’s Westfjords between towering plateaus and the sea as you explore small fishing villages in this remote region of the country. Visit the Snaefellsnes Peninsula and hike below the Snaefellsjokull Glacier, home to Jules Verne’s imagined gateway to the center of the earth. Explore Iceland’s rich folklore tradition through the lens of the Viking sagas and contemporary beliefs in huldufólk, or hidden people. Learn about the connections between Icelanders and their landscape, witness geothermal energy powering cities, and learn about the impacts of climate change. We stay in comfortable family-run guesthouses, hostels, and small hotels throughout our time in Iceland. Leaders reside together with the students throughout...
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On this middle school summer trip, travel along the winding coast of Iceland’s Westfjords between towering plateaus and the sea as you explore small fishing villages in this remote region of the country. Visit the Snaefellsnes Peninsula and hike below the Snaefellsjokull Glacier, home to Jules Verne’s imagined gateway to the center of the earth. Explore Iceland’s rich folklore tradition through the lens of the Viking sagas and contemporary beliefs in huldufólk, or hidden people. Learn about the connections between Icelanders and their landscape, witness geothermal energy powering cities, and learn about the impacts of climate change. We stay in comfortable family-run guesthouses, hostels, and small hotels throughout our time in Iceland. Leaders reside together with the students throughout...
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