Phillips Exeter Academy Faculty at GeoCamp Iceland

In August 2025, GeoCamp Iceland had the pleasure of welcoming a dynamic group of science faculty from Phillips Exeter Academy for a six-day educational journey across southwest Iceland. With backgrounds in physics, chemistry, and biology, the eight educators immersed themselves in the living classroom of Iceland’s volcanic landscapes, renewable energy systems, and unique approaches to sustainability.

Their program began with an exploration of the Reykjanes Peninsula, diving straight into Iceland’s tectonic identity and geothermal innovations. A visit to a local school highlighted how STEAM-based outdoor education is shaping young minds in Iceland. The group also met with renowned author and climate activist Andri Snær Magnason to discuss the power of storytelling in communicating climate science.

In the days that followed, the group journeyed from Reykjavík to Þingvellir, Gullfoss, and the black sands of Reynisfjara, retracing parts of the path taken by Exeter students earlier this summer. Along the way, they explored Iceland’s sagas, energy history, and extraordinary natural landscapes. A glacier hike on Sólheimajökull offered a stark encounter with the realities of climate change, while a final visit to the CarbFix carbon capture project at Hellisheiði highlighted cutting-edge solutions for a more sustainable future.

​This visit was not just a study tour—it was a meaningful exchange between educators and landscapes, ideas and experiences. We’re grateful for the partnership with Phillips Exeter Academy and look forward to welcoming more faculty and students from their community in the years to come.