Purpose-Driven Camps Expeditions Coming to the U.S.

For over 20 years, we’ve been redefining what student travel can be: ethical, community-led, and truly transformative.

Having already welcomed more than 1,100 student travellers from the U.S. and Canada, who together have contributed over 30,690 hours of project work, we’re now expanding our reach further across North America.

A young male student planting a tree on a Camps International expedition in Kenya.

A group of students on a Camps International expedition in Africa learning about plastic pollution at Diani beach, and investigating a patch of sand covered in seaweed.

Our Legacy of Impact

Since we first opened our doors in 2002, we’ve had the privilege of working with more than 1,000 schools and inspiring over 55,000 young people around the world. Across Africa, Asia, and Latin America, our student travellers have contributed over 400,000 hours of hands-on project work, from community development and education to conservation initiatives.

This work is more than numbers on a page. It is a legacy of meaningful change. Our Impact Report highlights how these experiences build global awareness, resilience, and responsibility in young people, preparing them to thrive in an increasingly complex world.

Group of students from the UAE on an expedition in Cambodia with Camps International. They're huddled together around a frame that will make a clay water storage pot

Education That Reaches Beyond the Classroom

At the heart of what we do is our Real World Studies programme. We’ve designed these resources to bridge classroom learning with immersive, ethical, community-led projects. It means students don’t just learn about global challenges. They step into the real world and play a part in addressing them.

Camps International has always been driven by a strong sense of purpose for its travellers, partner communities and the planet — a purpose that shapes every expedition and every project. The 2025 Impact Report reinforces just how important it is to equip young people with the knowledge, skills, and values to thrive in an increasingly complex world. We’re incredibly excited to see Camps expand into the U.S., bringing its unique model of immersive, ethical travel to even more students across North America.

Matt Lacey, COO, Impact Travel Group

Group of students on a Camps International expedition in Africa at a local school, all standing in a big circle and holding hands with the local children.

Two young female students on a Camps International trip in Africa learning to make chapatis with a local mama.

Expanding Across North America

The exciting part of this expansion is that our North American schools will now benefit from the same proven model that UK schools already know and trust:

Immersive expeditions designed for experiential learning and cultural exchange.

Permanent, locally run camps across Africa, Asia, and Latin America, ensuring authentic, sustainable impact.

Curriculum-linked teacher resources that align with national standards and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

A commitment to safety and sustainability, while helping students develop resilience, empathy, and leadership.

Two young students on a Camps International expedition in Tsavo, Kenya, building an elephant deterrent fence for the local community.

A young student on an Kenya Camps International expedition holding a baby goat after deworming it.

Our Purpose

Purpose has always been at the heart of our expeditions. Every trip, every project, and every partnership is driven by the belief that travel should create lasting positive change for our travellers, our partner communities and our planet.

As we grow our presence in the U.S. and beyond, we’re excited to bring more schools, educators, and young people into this movement. Together, we can create life-changing experiences for students while continuing to deliver meaningful, measurable impact across the globe.