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Son had a great time here! Met great people and loved the various classes / activities

My son has officially aged out of explo. It was a wonderful experience for him. Entering as an awkward middle schooler with other awkward middle schoolers and coming home an independent changed young man was AMAZING to see. His father and I were sold the day he came home. So much confidence and growth in one 3 week session. This last year was bitter sweet. He met friends from his very first session and he knew it would be his last. He kept saying "mom, I'm famous" 😂 he made friends and he's still talking to them via phone to this day. Explo allowed him to explore activities that i wouldn't have normally guessed he'd be interested in. Who knew my kid loved comedy enough to take it as a course!! We randomly took improv last year and he kept it going at camp and loved it! I tell everyone about explo. The amount of growth for not only him as a child but it's as parents was great. And there wasn't a safer space he could be in. Forget grateful to my professor friend who let me know about this random camp at her university 2000 miles away from our home. It changed us for the better.

My daughter enjoyed her experience and the friendships she made

All the advisers were really nice and incredibly helpful and supportive

My daughter attended the medical rotations camp. She learned how to suture, practiced laparoscopy at a simulation lab and much more. She was able to experience what being a doctor would really be, it was very exciting for her and further ignited her passion for medicine. The program takes the middle schoolers seriously and gives them opportunities that because of their age, usually would not be possible.

What a wonderful experience! This is a camp where you can trust your pre-teen/teen will be safe, learn to spread their wings and experience more of life! The staff are attentive and encourage your child to push themselves socially and academically! My daughter finished the camp and immediately was interested in signing up again

We can't say enough great things about EXPLO. My son attended for three summers and each year he couldn't wait to go back. The program offers a wonderful balance of learning and exploring classes, fun activities on the weekends and allowing the kids to have down time to just explore the campus/town. From drop off to pick up the program ran smoothly and we received photos and updates of the kids throughout the time they were there. 5 stars all the way!

My son attended EXPLO for 5 summers and his experience each time consisted of a variety of in depth and memorable moments. He made new friends and did so many interesting activities. It is a testament to the program that we were a repeat family traveling from Los Angeles each summer. As a parent I know this program prepared him for applying to colleges and eased him into the college experience - thank you to your team and many talented and dedicated staff - Los Angeles parent and UCSB Chemistry major!