Spark and Shine

How EXPLO began as a family idea, grew from a home office, and became a 50-year legacy of learning f...

How one family found, carried, and returned to EXPLO’s culture of curiosity across three generations

How the early days of EXPLO became a proving ground for Brian Hughes and Scott Traylor—and their bel...

From fostering curiosity to building immersive experiences prioritizing joy, EXPLO has spent 50 year...

A planetary geologist traces how curiosity, unexpected detours, and early exploration led to a rover...

How Catherine Lindroth Tapped EXPLO to Help Spark Students at SummerCollab—and Continues the Work wi...

On May 2nd, we had the joy of presenting Dr. Andrew Eyre with the EXPLO Service Award — our way of r...

This summer, find the Tyler. Last week I headed to Philadelphia to attend the Grandfriend/Special Fr...

It is the kind of summer afternoon that feels almost staged in its perfection. The sun hangs high ab...

In a quiet corner of the Pendleton West building at Wellesley College, tall windows look out onto fe...

At EXPLO, learning rarely unfolds in straight lines, and it almost never stays confined to a desk. W...

What happens when you combine ancient ciphers, modern logic, and a room full of curious middle schoo...

Summer programs for rising 9th graders and middle school students help make starting high school fee...

If you walked past the Jewett Arts Center auditorium on a Wednesday morning at EXPLO, you'd hear som...

If you joined us for our recent webinar with Dr. Meredith Elkins — clinical psychologist, co-program...

Why is career exploration important in middle school? Because ages 12–14 are primed for curiosity, i...

The morning is picture-perfect at Wellesley College. A paddleboarder glides across the lake, dogs tr...

The first clue that today's class is something special: there's a dog in the room. A real, live, tai...

The best summer programs for rising 7th graders help students develop curiosity, independence, and c...

If you’re asking yourself, “Should I send my child to summer camp?”, you’re not alone. Parents want ...

Are you searching for the best summer camp for middle school students? Choose an immersive, hands-on...

The EXPLO technology policy is device-free. Students unplug to connect with real people and places. ...

Not sure how to choose a summer program for your tween or teen? Compare each program’s teaching phil...

Wondering how to spark curiosity in teens? Give them hands-on experiences, choices, and supportive m...

Preparing your teen for their first overnight camp experience is a bit different at EXPLO. We’re an ...

When comparing day camp vs sleepaway summer programs, parents should weigh social bonding, opportuni...