NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
PHOTO CAMP
CELEBRATING 20 YEARS
National Geographic Photo Camp provides a meaningful introduction to photography for young people around the world. Each Photo Camp is an immersive experience where students receive instruction and guidance from world-class National Geographic Explorers and photographers, build skills and confidence, explore the world around them, and develop deep connections with each other.
The mission of Photo Camp is to inspire the next generation of storytellers, as they share their ideas and see the power of their own voice through photography and writing. Through intimate presentations in their own communities and public exhibitions that reach millions of viewers, National Geographic Photo Camp showcases global youth perspectives on issues that are important to all of us.
“NOW I CAN TELL A STORY USING PICTURES. I CAN NOW LET THE WHOLE WORLD KNOW WHAT IS HAPPENING HERE.”
Akuot Chol Mayak
Photo Camp Student, South Sudan 2014
Kirsten Elstner
National Geographic Explorer and Photo Camp Founder
“I LEARNED FROM PHOTO CAMP THAT I DON’T NEED WORDS TO BE HEARD BY PEOPLE ACROSS THE GLOBE—MY PHOTOS CAN SPEAK FOR ME.”
Seema Gul
Photo Camp Student, Pakistan 2012
“PHOTO CAMP INSPIRES KIDS TO BE EXPLORERS…TO EXPLORE THEIR OWN WORLD IN A DEEPER WAY AND ULTIMATELY CHANGE ALL OF OUR WORLDS.”
Amy Toensing
National Geographic Explorer and Photographer
“IT HAS TO DO WITH PUTTING THIS VOICE-MAKING PIECE OF GEAR IN SOMEONE’S HAND, SO THEY FEEL THEIR MESSAGE CAN BE HEARD.”
Lynn Johnson
National Geographic Explorer and Photographer
EDUCATION RESOURCES
National Geographic’s 2020 photo camps were conducted online because of the Covid-19 pandemic. But the pandemic did not stop these young, Native American storytellers from sharing their experiences.
HELP INSPIRE THE NEXT GENERATION OF STORYTELLERS
PHOTO CAMP STORIES
PHOTO CAMP PARTNERS
To date, National Geographic has held Photo Camps in more than 35 countries and has reached thousands of students.
National Geographic Photo Camp is conducted in partnership with VisionWorkshops of Annapolis, Maryland, and relies on its partners to reach students all over the world. If you would like to partner with Photo Camp, email us.