EXPLOReviews of explo.org

My daughter attended EXPLO Junior at Regis College last summer. She has been to many day camps, and this was by far the best. Other camps, she tolerated. This one, she couldn't wait to go. She loved everything - the activities, the staff, and the other campers. One of the staff members wrote her a sweet note at the end, saying how much he enjoyed having her in his course. The course offerings are unlike anything I've seen elsewhere - they stimulate her brain, and also get her moving and making. I can't recommend EXPLO enough. (Disclosure: I am a Board member. But my child doesn't care about that stuff, she just had a great time. :-))

Great camp! Fun and instructive.

I worked at EXPLO for many years, and I also worked at a few other educational institutions. I lived EXPLO not only for the effect it had on our students and families, but also for intentional way it trained and cared for staff. Simply one of the best places to work anywhere, ever.

My daughter's experience at Explo in the Summer of 2023 was transformative. Not only did she explore interests in architecture and game design, she came home a more confident and capable person. She made so many friends, many of which she is still in touch with after nearly a year. It was the perfect mix of autonomy and supervision - downtime and planned activities. I am very grateful for the time she spent at Explo.

My kids both learned independence, resilience, empathy, and flexibility and were able to cultivate curiosity and learn all kinds of things they didn't have exposure to in school. They made friends from all over the world. Beyond grateful for the time they spent at Explo.

Our son attended EXPLO over a number of summers and had the opportunity to explore so many different kinds of activities (and people). The classes were hands-on and fun, with an emphasis on the experience of learning, rather than high-pressure or competition. Outside of classes, the recreational choices were varied and fun - from silly to scientific. He met people from outside of his bubble, surrounded by counselors that seemed to truly care about him. He left with a newfound awareness of who he was and what he was eager to keep exploring.

The variety and high quality of programs are what make Explo great! I wish I could have attended when I was young.

I attended Explo at Wellesley College as a student for many years and loved every minute of it. I took classes that my high school couldn't offer and discovered my passion and spark for learning through them. I met many wonderful friends from around the world; I had a roommate from France, and continue to keep in touch with many people I met there. Attending Explo also gave me a huge leg up when it was time to attend college. I was comfortable with the experience from the start in large part from my experiences as an Explo residential student. I highly recommend the program to any student who is looking for an amazing, life-changing experience!