Prep for boarding school at our overnight summer camp
The move from middle school to boarding school can be a big decision that comes with many questions.
Is boarding school a good match for my kid? Would they like it? Thrive there?
Is there a way to find out before sending them?
Is there a way to make the transition to boarding school easier?
The answer to all of these questions is yes. One of the best ways to prepare for boarding school is to try a short-term overnight summer camp and academic enrichment program like EXPLO before attending boarding school.
Preview boarding school life at EXPLO
There are tremendous benefits to learning where you live—and it’s one of the main reasons why summer camp is important. An EXPLO overnight program lets middle schoolers see that they’re ready for boarding school life. Our two-week residential academic enrichment program is tailor-made to give tweens and teens the chance to:
Learn that they can do boarding—and love it
Make new friends from around the world
Confidently participate in small classes where they are known by peers and teachers
Practice living with a roommate
Learn to advocate for themselves and become more independent
Every time my daughter comes home from EXPLO, she is a little more mature, a little more independent, and a little more comfortable with herself.
Alyssa A.
EXPLO Parent
It’s challenging to leave the comfort of home and family for an overnight experience away from the familiar. But it’s a powerful moment when you discover that you are happy in this new environment and have made a new home away from home.
Moira Kelly
EXPLO President
Our excellence is recognized
EXPLO is accredited by the Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges, a worldwide leader in accreditation. We also maintain close connections and communication with leaders in boarding school education.
EXPLO Boarding School Advisory Committee
Dana Anselmi Dean of Admission & Financial Aid, St. Paul’s School
Ann BehnkeDirector of Admission/Enrollment Management, St. Mark’s School
Eric LongDirector of Enrollment Management, Tabor Academy
Kyle MasonDirector of Admissions, Cate School
William McMahonDirector of Enrollment and Planning, The Thacher School
Erby MitchellDean of Admission & Financial Aid, The Hotchkiss School
Paul RebuckDean of Enrollment and Financial Aid, Milton Academy
Pamela SaffordAssistant Head for Admission and Enrollment, The Ethel Walker School
Clair WardDean of Enrollment Management, Northfield Mount Hermon School
