What is PBI Teen Leadership Camp?
It is a gathering of teen leaders from across the globe who would like to be part of changing the world for the better for polar bears. Leadership Camp takes place in Churchill, Manitoba Canada, the polar bear capital of the world, at the start of polar bear season in Churchill. It is usually held in late September through the first week of October. We are hosted at the Tundra Buggy® Lodge through the generous support of Frontiers North Adventures. Who gets to go to Leadership Camp? Teens are selected by Polar Bears International’s Arctic Ambassador Centers and partners. These include schools, zoos, museums, government agencies, and companies that have pledged to work with PBI on behalf of polar bears. For most of the partner organizations, the deadline to apply is in April or May of each year. The deadline is established by each organization. The list for 2009 includes: PBI Australia, Gold Coast, Australia St. George’s Independent School, Memphis, TN Assiniboine Park – Partners in the
