VolcanicKED.
Engage and learn.
VolcanicKED helps you Engage and learn in the Earth sciences and geography of Aotearoa / New Zealand. We have partnered with Field-Based STEM to help you bring VolcanicKED to your school via PLD.
OUR STORY
VolcanicKED seeks to be the leading provider of geo-centric engagement and learning in New Zealand’s natural environment.
VolcanicKED is a learning-based company providing knowledge, education and discovery activities in Aotearoa / New Zealand natural environments.VolcanicKED is currently a one-man team of Sam Hampton, that formed at the end of 2020 due to Covid-19 impacting Sam's previous employment with study abroad programs.In developing VolcanicKED Sam, a trained volcanologist and Canterbury local, reflected on his academic career and adventures in the environments of New Zealand and now looks to encourage individuals to look and delve deeper into the landscapes of Aotearoa New Zealand.
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