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Photo Camp

National Geographic Photo Camp is a series of photography workshops for youth from underserved communities both in and outside the United States. In partnership with local newspapers and community organizations, Photo Camp inspires young people to explore their communities through the camera's lens, and to share their vision through public presentations and exhibitions across the United States and throughout the world.

Photo Camp is sponsored by the National Geographic Education Foundation (through funding from the Ferguson-Judge Fund), Special Projects, and Mission Programs, in partnership with VisionWorkshops, of Annapolis, MD. Cameras for Photo Camp are provided by Olympus Imaging America Inc. Memory cards for Photo Camp are provided by PNY, a National Geographic Mission Partner.

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Photo Camp 2009

Find out how students around the world get a unique opportunity to document and photograph their communities and environment with National Geographic Photo Camp.

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Photo Camp Galleries

Discover what inspires young people when they explore their communities through a camera's lens. See student work from past and present Photo Camp workshops.

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Photo Camp: Appalachian Trail, Virginia

National Geographic's Appalachian Trail Photo Camp 2008 asked students to create a portrait of a Virginia section of the trail and of those volunteers who work to conserve it.

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Photo Camp: Pine Ridge Reservation

National Geographic's Pine Ridge Photo Camp asked participants to show how South Dakota's Pine Ridge Reservation is reconnecting with the natural environment.

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Each Photo Camp provides students from underserved areas with individual attention from National Geographic photographers and editors. Your support of Photo Camp will help additional students learn to engage with the world through photography.

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