EXPLOReviews of explo.org

The registration experience wasn't the best and could use tremendous improvement in streamlining the requests, emails, and making it easy for parents to complete the requirements. The camp itself was fun.

The overall vibe was fantastic, and the team’s positive attitude really stood out. My daughter had such a great time that she often asked to stay for the extended day! A big thank you to everyone involved for creating such a welcoming and fun environment. We couldn’t be happier with the experience, and I know she’s taking home wonderful memories.

My daughter had a wonderful time exploring different areas of focus and met wonderful friends along the way.

Overall, my teen truly enjoyed the experience. My teen had the opportunity to meet new people from all over and learn about them and with them. Explo did a great job of keeping them busy and engaged. My child appreciated living in the dorms and experiencing some “independence and autonomy.” The RAs were phenomenal in getting to know my teen, building trust and fluid communication. My teen felt heard and seen. What I think Explo needs to work on is communication with the families. The no phone policy needs to be adjusted. I understand the need to minimize distractions and keep kids engaged but, they should have times where if the teens need to communicate with their family due to homesickness, mental heath, or times of emergency they should allow them to have access to their device. Maybe a monitored hour in the evening, once or twice a week. In addition, Explo should create a transitional space for those challenged with adjustment. They suffer alone because most don’t or can’t communicate what it is that they are experiencing. Some participants come from across the globe and are immersed in a foreign place with no familiar people or identifiable support. Maybe a round table discussion about change, separation, adjustment and building bridges. In addition, the dorms are extremely hot, no ac and minimal air circulation from fans. They should consider securing better accommodations. In addition, when something changes that affects the participants parents should be informed. We should be made aware if any circumstances change that may directly affect our kids and administrators should openly communicate. The teens should have someplace to go other than roaming around because they can’t return back to the dorms after activities. I understand the need for supervision and safety. Maybe they have a drop off and pick up time, I’m which they can drop off their backpacks, bags and pick up what’s useful in the evening hours. However, lugging your belongings around all day, Is a bit much.

My daughter loved every minutes of it. The workshops and classes were fun and engaging. The staff was amazing, extremely supportive, and encouraging. The evening activities were very well organized and very entertaining. I would highly recommend Explo!

Good afternoon, our children really enjoyed how they spent their summer at EXPLO. The organization was top notch. The children were met, everything was explained, and they were escorted back to the plane. Every day we received photos of our happy children. Thank you!

Mi hija aprendió nuevas ideas conectarse con niños de diferentes maneras de pensar y conocer maestros nuevos. Conocer diferentes oficios y un buen equipo

My kid chose to attend Explo this summer because he wanted to meet "more kids like [him]". That is exactly what happened. He made friends with kids all over the world who he talks to every day. The classes were amazing, and the experiences he had in and around Sarah Lawrence were top-notch, of course. But it is the community of kids that makes Explo so special.