Recommended Age and Maturity Level
This program is specifically designed for middle-school and high school students. However workshop activities can be modified for college or adult participants. Maturity level should be considered when determining whether students are appropriate candidates for this program.
Free Teacher and Group Size
Global Explorers includes one complimentary spot for every 10 full-paying participants. The complimentary spots are generally reserved for the educators who organize the group locally with Global Explorers’ support; they are referred to as Group Sponsors. Our minimum group size is 10 paying participants. Please contact us to discuss possibilities if you have a smaller group.
2007 Price = $2,250-$2,500 depending on exact itinerary *One teacher travels FREE for every 10 students
Possible Itineraries
Please note that this Global Explorers excursions has a variety of possible alternatives that depend on how you would like to travel to Churchill, Manitoba from Winnipeg. You can take a train both ways from Winnipeg to Churchill (2 days per leg), a train one way to Churchill (2 days) and a flight back to Winnipeg or a van to Thompson and a one-day train to Churchill. Please contact us to discuss these options and how they affect pricing. You can also include extra time in Winnipeg if you want to visit this city.
Included
All travel expenses within Canada, all meals (unless specified), all lodging, all ground transfers, airport departure taxes, basic level of tips for guides and other services, a program t-shirt, workshop journal, textbook(s), curriculum and service project materials (for Group Sponsor), travel insurance, year-long support, guidance and mentoring for local Group Sponsor, and an on-site Global Explorers Representative during workshop.
Not Included
Airfare between your home city and Winnipeg, Manitoba, passport and any personal items.
Accommodations
Accommodations at the Churchill Northern Studies Centre are dormitory-style, simple and comfortable. Rooms are equipped with bunk beds, linens, and electricity. Bathroom facilities are communal with separate facilities for boys/men and girls/women. Accommodations in Winnipeg will be at a full-service hotel and accommodations on the overnight train will be in standard coach.
Flexibility
We do everything we can to ensure a positive workshop experience. Because we can not control all aspects of our workshops (like when an Arctic fox will choose to cross our path), we may need to slightly alter the workshop itinerary on-site. We reserve the right to make these changes in the interest of enjoyment, education, logistics or safety. In order to make these changes smooth, we rely on your cooperation and flexibility.
Safety
We take this topic seriously and ask that all workshop participants do the same. We take an enormous amount of care in preparing our workshops to minimize safety risks and we have created rules and regulations accordingly. It is very important that all travelers obey the rules and regulations set forth by Group Sponsors, on-site Global Explorers staff, guides and lodge managers.
Physical Fitness Level
All of our workshops are designed for adventurous participants! We suggest participants prepare both physically and mentally for their workshops in order to get the most out of the experience. While the hikes and excursions included in this workshop are not strenuous, the cold conditions may be taxing for some travelers. Please call us for more details and discuss any concerns with your physician.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Nonrefundable $200 deposit. Withdrawal 46-90 days prior to date of departure is 50% of program costs. Withdrawal 45 days or less prior to date of departure is 100%. We regret having to strictly adhere to these policies but we begin sending non-refundable payments for lodging and transportation and incur other costs long before the workshop.