Formerly known as National Geographic Global Explorers, the program will now be called National Geographic Explorers-in-Training.
First developed and launched in 2017 in conjunction with National Geographic Education, the program has helped thousands of young travellers ignite their passion for exploration, conservation and storytelling through hands-on experiences aboard National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions voyages.
With its new name, National Geographic Explorers-in-Training will continue that legacy while offering experiences designed to fully immerse youth travellers in the science, culture and conservation stories of the regions they visit.
“We are committed to delivering exceptional enrichment to every guest at every age,” said Natalya Leahy, CEO, Lindblad Expeditions.
“We see more and more multigenerational families travelling with us every year and our expanded National Geographic Explorers-in-Training program is designed to be an engaging educational experience for our young explorers.
“It is not your standard ‘kids club,’ it is a highly acclaimed, age-appropriate expedition program for young travellers and this new name better reflects its essence and our mission.”
Led by a Certified Field Educator and supported by expert staff – including National Geographic Photography Experts, undersea specialists and naturalists – participants engage in hands-on activities designed to inspire curiosity and environmental stewardship.
Each young traveller receives a region-specific field notebook to fill with discoveries during activities such as In The Field: Spot It! Clues, storytelling challenges, onboard experiments and games.
At the expedition’s end, each participant earns a commemorative patch and certificate celebrating their achievements.
From learning to drive a Zodiac boat to collecting plankton and logging wildlife sightings in a personal field notebook, every activity is designed to help young travellers see and do more.
The National Geographic Explorers-in-Training program is offered on several specially selected, family-friendly itineraries in Alaska, Antarctica, Baja California, Iceland and the Galápagos.
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