Ann Bancroft

Ann Bancroft: Program Outlines

As a sought after speaker, Ann leads her audiences on her journeys with a multi-media presentation utilizing historic images and film. Telling about her past journeys and stories of adventure, she motivates audiences to overcome obstacles by showing how she stayed true to her dream. Her presentations on the Bancroft Arnesen Expedition and her other historic expeditions always keep audiences captivated.

Showing historic still and video footage, Ann Bancroft tells her inspirational and motivational story - beginning with a childhood dream and culminating as she and Liv Arnesen became the first women in history to ski across Antarctica’s landmass.

Beginning November 13, 2000, Bancroft and Arnesen skied and sailed across Antarctica for 94 days and 1,717 miles (2,747km), pulling 250 pound (113 kg) sleds full of food and equipment, enduring temperatures as low as -30 degrees Fahrenheit (-34 degrees Celsius) and winds gusting up to 100 miles (160 km) per hour.

Speaking alone or together as a real-life dynamic duo with Liv Arnesen, her expedition partner, Ann brings her experience and images that continually leave her audiences inspired and striving harder to achieve their own dreams.

Ann uses stunning images of Antarctica and her amazing experiences to provide insights on subjects that challenge all of us on a daily basis.

Other Programs Include:

• Pursuing Your Goals and Dreams
• Shattering Female Stereotypes
• Guidance for Success in Life's Expeditions
• Breaking Barriers as a Woman Explorer
• Perserverance and Ingenuity
• Adapting to Change

Antarctica
The Bancroft Arnesen Expedition curriculum is based on Liv and Ann’s historic crossing of Antarctica. It is customized for Kindergarten through Sixth Grade (ages 5 to 12 years old) and is available in English. The curriculum incorporates life skills and focuses on subjects that include science, language arts, art, health, social studies, geography, math, history, and physical education.

Peaceful Conflict Resolution
From playground fights to civil wars, conflict is endemic in the world. This curriculum, “Exploring Cultural Conflicts: Journeys Towards Peace,” is intended to help teachers work with students to develop the knowledge, skills and dispositions needed to resolve conflicts peacefully. The curriculum is available in Norwegian, Russian and English.

Dare to Dream
Inspired by Ann and Liv’s commitment to encourage others to pursue their dreams, Dare to Dream is an activity-filled curriculum to help kindergarten through sixth-grade students develop one of the life’s most important skills — the ability to set and achieve goals. The curriculum is currently only available in English.