Photo Camp Stories

Featuring 250+ remarkable student images from more than 35 countries, this lush coffee table book celebrates 20 years of National Geographic's legendary photo camp program, demonstrating the power of photography as a tool for self expression and change.

"Photo camp inspires kids to be explorers…to explore their own world in a deeper way and ultimately change all of our worlds." - National Geographic Explorer Amy Toensing

"Now I can tell a story using pictures. I can now let the world know what is happening here." - Bullen Chol, Photo Camp South Sudan

For 20 years, National Geographic Photo Camps have brought together teens and young adults to experience a week of photography while being mentored by some of the most celebrated National Geographic Explorers and photographers in the world. With coaching and community-building, students gain confidence in their individual voices, articulating their dreams for the future and the challenges they face in stunningly expressive photographs and deeply candid writing.