GeoCamp Iceland 2024: A Year of Growth, Friendship and Innovation

The year 2024 marked a period of growth and impactful achievements for GeoCamp Iceland. As an educational institution and tour operator, we expanded our outreach and strengthened our commitment to experiential learning, sustainability, and international collaboration.

Among the year’s highlights was the signing of a new two-year cooperation agreement with Reykjanes UNESCO Global Geopark and the Association of Municipalities in Suðurnes. This partnership aims to enhance educational initiatives, strengthen ties with schools, and utilise the unique geosites of the Reykjanes Peninsula for STEM and outdoor education. Notably, we spearheaded teacher training trips to Denmark, funded by Erasmus+, which laid the foundation for a regional STEM teacher network.

GeoCamp Iceland welcomed nearly 400 students, teachers, and professors from high schools, colleges, and universities worldwide. Our customised study tours focused on geology, renewable energy, and climate education, with participants from institutions such as the University of Southern Maine, Northern Virginia Community College, and Chaparral High School. This represented a 50% increase in activities compared to the previous year.

We continued our involvement in international projects, including Green Advisor, Geoschools, and AURORA, while concluding six major initiatives like HEDA, Upcycling, and STEM in Croatian schools. These projects highlighted our dedication to developing educational content, fostering sustainability, and supporting innovative teaching practices.

Our marketing and dissemination efforts also expanded, with the launch of a LinkedIn profile, a revamped information pamphlet, and active participation in high-profile events such as Mannamót 2024, the NCGE Conference in Phoenix, and the AGU Annual Meeting in Washington, DC. These efforts have enhanced GeoCamp Iceland’s visibility and strengthened our role as a key player in educational tourism and international collaboration.

As we look to 2025, GeoCamp Iceland remains committed to connecting students, educators, and communities with Iceland’s unique landscapes and natural resources, fostering a deeper understanding of Earth sciences, sustainability, and global challenges.
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We would like to thank all our partners and friend in Iceland, as well as around the world for making this a memorable and fruitful year. As the vikings said: 

We value your gifts and food.
​But most of all, we value your friendship.

Sigrún Svafa, Magdalena, Óli Jón & Arnbjörn

Download GeoCamp Iceland 2024 Annual Report [PDF]

Highlights from the year