Expedition Programs
Choose Your Expedition.
Choose Your Credit Pathway.
Credit-bearing expeditions for students in Grades 10 to 12 who want school to feel real.
WILDE School Expeditions combine field study, leadership, reflection, travel, and academic credit pathways built into every program. Students learn through shipboard life, zodiac landings, coastal and polar landscapes, ecological observation, cultural learning, group challenge, and portfolio-based coursework. Every student participates in the full academic expedition. Formal credit recognition may vary by student pathway and academic partner.
Season
North American Winter
Field
2 weeks
Ages
Grades 10–12
North American Winter · 2 weeks in the field
Antarctica Expedition
The bottom of the world. The top of your education.
Two weeks aboard a polar expedition vessel, landing by zodiac on the Antarctic Peninsula. Students conduct field observations, maintain daily journals, and engage with some of the most extreme and beautiful environments on Earth.
Season
Summer
Field
4 weeks
Ages
Grades 10–12
Summer · 4 weeks in the field
Summer Maritime Program
Canada's edge. Where the land meets the Atlantic.
Four weeks along Canada's East Coast — from the Bay of Fundy to Cape Breton. Students study marine ecosystems, document wildlife, explore coastal communities, and develop a deep sense of place through field study and reflection.
Season
Summer
Field
4 weeks
Ages
Grades 10–12
Summer · 4 weeks in the field
Summer Arctic Program
Fjords, icebergs, and the edge of the known world.
Four weeks in the high Arctic — Svalbard, Greenland, or the Canadian North. Students navigate one of the world's most rapidly changing environments, studying ecology, climate, and the human relationship with the far north.
Season
Summer
Field
4 weeks
Ages
Grades 10–12
Summer · 4 weeks in the field
Georgian Bay Summer Field School
The freshwater sea. Canada's wild interior.
Four weeks on the islands and open water of Georgian Bay — paddling, camping, and studying one of the world's largest freshwater ecosystems. Students develop real outdoor skills alongside genuine ecological understanding.
Season
November
Field
4 weeks
Ages
Grades 10–12
November · 4 weeks in the field
Central America Expedition
Biodiversity, culture, and the living classroom.
Four weeks in Central America — rainforest, reef, and coast. Students study some of the world's most biodiverse ecosystems while engaging with local communities, conservation projects, and the complex realities of sustainable development.
At a Glance
Compare Expeditions
| Program | Season | Field Length | Online Component | Grades | Credits Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antarctica ExpeditionIn Development | North American Winter | 2 weeks | Pre + post coursework | Grades 10–12 | Up to 4 credits |
| Summer Maritime ProgramPlanned | Summer | 4 weeks | Pre + post coursework | Grades 10–12 | Up to 4 credits |
| Summer Arctic ProgramPlanned | Summer | 4 weeks | Pre + post coursework | Grades 10–12 | Up to 4 credits |
| Georgian Bay Summer Field SchoolPlanned | Summer | 4 weeks | Pre + post coursework | Grades 10–12 | Up to 4 credits |
| Central America ExpeditionPlanned | November | 4 weeks | Pre + post coursework | Grades 10–12 | Up to 4 credits |
What Makes This Different
This is not a school trip.
Real field study
Not a tour. Not a camp. Students conduct genuine ecological observation, maintain field journals, and produce portfolio-based coursework grounded in what they actually experienced.
Credit that means something
Ontario credits are available through WILDE School (BSID 882909). But credit is never the point — it's a byproduct of doing the work seriously.
Small groups, expert guides
Every expedition runs with experienced field educators, subject specialists, and certified expedition guides. Students are known, not managed.
Reflection as curriculum
Daily journaling, group debrief, and portfolio synthesis are built into the program. The inner journey matters as much as the outer one.
Who This Is For
Students in Grades 10 to 12 who want more.
This is for you if...
You want school to feel real
You're drawn to wild places and big questions
You learn better by doing than by sitting
You want a challenge that actually challenges you
You're ready to be uncomfortable and grow from it
This is probably not for you if...
Students looking for a relaxing vacation
Families seeking a supervised tour
Students who aren't ready for genuine challenge
Parents: These programs are designed with teenagers in mind first. We believe students should choose this — not be enrolled in it. The best expeditions happen when the student genuinely wants to be there.
Academic Credit
Every student does the learning.
WILDE School Expeditions are academic programs by design. Every student participates in the full learning model — preparation, field study, leadership, reflection, field journals, portfolio work, and final synthesis. The expedition is one shared academic experience.
Formal credit recognition may vary by student pathway, grade, province, prerequisites, and academic partner. Where available, students may register for Ontario high school credit. All arrangements are confirmed in advance.
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