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Join Sophia at EXPLO Junior! 

Take a trip through her day and see the adventures she chose. What kind of a day will you build for yourself here?

 

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What Lights Me Up

“I like to write, but I also have a hobby of collecting tiny dollhouses that I work on. It’s like creating a little world, and I try to make them like I want the real world to be—like everyone has everything they need to be happy.”

Sophia

 

Age: 12, rising 7th grader (Voyager)

Program: EXPLO 360° Sleepaway 

My Day at EXPLO

Breakfast + Quad Time
8:00 AM

I started my day off with a bagel– I like to add sunflower butter and bananas to make a sandwich.

Morning Greeting
9:05 AM

Today is Tall Sock Tuesday, so my friend and I wore our matching socks that we made during morning activities yesterday.

Elective Period
9:20 AM

We’re making our own documentary film in Short Docs this week. Mine’s about my roommate.

Morning Activities
11:00 AM

I chose to go to the Bob Ross Power Hour. We watched a tutorial and painted along with Bob as he created a sunset scene.

Lunch + Quad Time
11:45 AM

I actually tried Wall Ball—it’s fun!

Community Meeting
12:50 PM

My friend and I were called onstage to show off our tall socks!

Workshop
1:30 PM

Tiny Home Design + Engineering

I made architectural plans for my own dream home with a bed that folds into the wall!

Snack
2:40 PM

I sat in the shade and enjoyed my pretzels. It’s nice to have a moment to recharge. 

Workshop
2:55 PM

The Writer's Loft

I had writer’s block today, but our instructor showed me how to free-write to help break through it.

Advisor Group Time
4:15 PM

I sat in the common room and wrote for a while in my journal. I like to write down everything that happens so I can tell my parents when I get home!

Dinner + Quad Time
5:15 PM

Dinner was a cookout on the quad tonight! The dining hall staff served burgers, hot dogs, corn on the cob, and watermelon. Yum!

Evening Activities
6:30 PM

We ran a laser maze this evening, and I won twice.

Evening Event
7:30 PM

There’s a pool and gym party tonight.

Winding Down Time
8:30 PM

I took a shower to wash off the chlorine from the pool party.

Room Check-In
8:45 PM

My roommate and I layed in bed giggling about my poor attempts at playing Wall Ball this morning.

Lights Out
10:00 PM

I dreamt about tall socks.