Created in conjunction with National Geographic Education, this unique, hands-on program teaches kids and teens 18 and under how to explore the natural world like scientists. On every Galápagos, Alaska, Baja California, and now on Journey To Antarctica: The White Continent expeditions, kids and teens choose fun activities, from earning a Zodiac “driver’s license” to recording wildlife sightings in their Field Notebook. Each activity is designed to help them see and do more.
Destinations like Alaska and the Galápagos hold infinite opportunities for young travelers to nurture new relationships with the natural world. Our certified field educators at the helm of the National Geographic Global Explorers program are experts at interpreting the fascinating stories of species and their habitats so kids and teens can return home inspired to protect the planet. Educators are specifically trained to lead invigorating activities, such as snorkeling in Baja California, and to teach about specific plant and animal features like the scales on a fish or a giant coral head. Kids are also given creative flexibility to record their observations in their Field Notebook and tell stories about what they see and do through photos, videos, music, and drawings. In this program, mentors help drive them to lead the next generation of explorers.
Having direct access to a naturalist was a real bonus. We could ask questions whenever we wanted and I got to learn about what I was interested in.
Bridget Goldberg, National Geographic Global Explorer in Alaska
I deeply believe that fostering positive interactions between youth and nature is the way to motivate future citizens in awareness and passion for stewardship.
Kimberly Baldwin, Certified Field Educator and Naturalist in Alaska
National Geographic Global Explorers first came to the White Continent on Journey to Antarctica: The White Continent sailings during the 2021-22 season. Alongside our enthusiastic certified field educators, kids will learn the coolest facts about this very cool part of the world—from penguin behaviors, to why whales migrate and how glaciers work.
Being a kid in the Galápagos is a lot of fun. From zodiac driving lessons to field observations, the National Geographic Global Explorers program offers activities designed to help the kids in your life make the most of their Galápagos expedition.
Our National Geographic Global Explorers Program facilitates educational activities and experiences designed to help the kids in your life make the most of their Alaska expedition. Whether kayaking past glaciers or spotting bears, it's a perfect combination of learning and fun in the final frontier of America.
Kids are sure to be awed by the magic of Baja California. Whether they’re eye-level with whales, sliding down a sand dune, or gazing into a dark and starry sky, they’ll walk away from the voyage with a sense of wonder about the natural world.
