After-School Explorer Camps provide hands-on, play-based educational experiences for learners in Kindergarten through 4th grade. These experiences are designed to enhance in-school academic performance and to promote the development of necessary skills among learners. 

Explorer Camp experiences are:

• Social: Learners engage with other learners as they build connections and relationships through their shared experiences, that lead to the development of communication and collaboration skills. 
• Learner-Directed: Learners make the plan for their time at the museum. Every camp offers a STEM-based learning activity and an art-based learning activity for learners to choose from – or to do both! Making space for learners to lead and make decisions develops confidence and agency, and leads to deeper engagement in the experience. 
• Play-Based: All activities are playful by design! During Explorer Camps, learners will engage in guided STEM and art activities, as well as open-play in the museum’s exhibits. Children who have access to playful learning experiences – both free and guided – are more likely to develop skills like self-control, self-confidence, and problem-solving.

Who can attend After-School Explorer Camps?

Explorer Camps are open to children currently in Kindergarten – 4th grade. 

When are After-School Explorer Explorer Camps?

After-School Explorer Camps are Tuesdays from 3:30pm – 6:00pm. The fall session runs for 11 weeks, starting October 1st.

Typical Camp Schedule

• 3:00 – 3:45pm: Drop off & Supervised play in the museum
• 4:00 – 5:00pm: Programming (snack included)
• 5:15 – 6:00pm: Pick Up & Supervised play in the museum