Odyssey Discovery Expeditions

Go where the science lives.

Our flagship is a 4-day immersive professional development expedition to Utqiagvik, Alaska — the heart of Arctic climate science. We also run field programs across the U.S. and around the world. Limited to 8–10 educators per cohort.

Apply for the next expedition

The experience

Four days that change how you teach.

You'll stand on sea ice with the scientists measuring it. You'll sit with elders whose families have read this land for generations. You'll see instruments, data, and decisions being made about the planet's most consequential climate signal — in real time.

You'll come home with stories, photographs, contacts, and curriculum ideas your students will feel for years. That's not marketing. That's what the last 150 educators have told us.

Why Utqiagvik

A place at the edge of everything.

Utqiagvik is the northernmost community in the United States — and one of the most studied places on Earth. NOAA, university researchers, and Iñupiat knowledge keepers all do their work here, often within blocks of one another.

I lived and taught here for six years. The relationships we open for you took that long to build.

Sample itinerary

A loose map of four days.

Day 1

Arrival & orientation

Land in Utqiagvik. Meet your cohort over a community dinner. First conversation with a working Arctic researcher and a grounding in what's coming.

Day 2

Field science immersion

Out on the ice (or near it, conditions dependent). Sea ice, permafrost, or marine science with the team doing the work — instruments in hand.

Day 3

Indigenous knowledge & community

Time with Iñupiat knowledge keepers. Conversations about how science and traditional knowledge meet — and where they don't.

Day 4

Integration & departure

Curriculum planning workshop. Bring what you saw home in a form your students can use Monday morning. Depart with your network.

Who this is for

You don't need to be an outdoor expert. You need to be curious.

— Science and environmental educators looking for firsthand experience
— Curriculum directors and PD leads seeking transformative programming
— Teachers who want to teach climate change with conviction
— Anyone willing to be a beginner for four days

Pricing

Four ways to fund a seat.

The expedition is the same. What changes is who's writing the check — and we'll help you figure out which path fits.

Tier 1

Individual Teacher

$2,975

per teacher · self-pay

For educators paying out of pocket or piecing together grants. Includes our Funding Guide and direct help finding money you didn't know existed.

See the Funding Guide →

Tier 2

District Cohort

$4,500

per teacher · min. 8 participants

Sponsored by your district as formal professional development. Documented PD hours, NGSS alignment, and an outcomes report you can take to the board.

Talk to us about a cohort →

Tier 3

Custom Institutional

From $8,500

per participant · private build

For private schools, universities, and specialty programs that want a bespoke itinerary, dates, and curriculum integration. Built around your calendar.

Request a custom build →

Not sure which tier fits? Tell us a little about your situation and we'll point you to the right door.

Expedition details

The practical stuff.

Length: 4 days / 3 nights
Cohort size: 8 educators (max 10)
Next dates: TBD — apply to be notified
Included: All in-Utqiagvik lodging, meals, field activities, expert sessions, materials, and ground transit
Not included: Travel to/from Utqiagvik, personal expedition gear (we send a list)
Physical requirements: Comfortable walking 1–2 miles on uneven, cold terrain. Adaptations available.

Apply

Application, not booking.

We select each cohort carefully. Eight strangers spend four days in a remote place together — the chemistry matters.

Interested but want to talk first? Reach out.