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    Learn about us + with us

    EXPLO hosts and participates in all sorts of events, both online and in person. Whether it’s an information session about our programs, a chat with thought leaders in education, a visit to our Wellesley College campus, or a booth at a local civic event near you, we have ways you can get to know EXPLO that will fit your schedule. 

    In-Person Info Meetings

    An in-person info meeting is a wonderful opportunity for parents, caregivers, and students — whether considering the program or already enrolled — to learn more about our incredible programs, people, and how we create the magic that infuses EXPLO every summer.

    Take a look at the cities we'll be visiting and sign up for an info meeting near you!

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    Rising Grades 4-12 All Program Open House

    Join us at Wellesley College for an in-person event. Our Junior, Intermediate, and Pre-College Program Heads and staff will provide a deep dive into each program providing details on our workshops and electives, student life, and our evening and weekend activities. 

    Overall, it's a fantastic opportunities for families to explore and discover what EXPLO is all about.
    Kids are WELCOME–we will have interactive projects and activities.

    Sunday, March 3 - 2:00PM - 3:00PM

    In-person events

    EXPLO Information Session

    Scarsdale Public Library, Scarsdale, NY

    January 25, 2025

    1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

    Register Here

     

    EXPLO Information Session

    Wellesley College (Alumnae Hall), Wellesley MA

    February 15, 2025

    2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

    Register Here

    Online events

    EXPLO-InfoMeeting Square

    EXPLO Virtual Information Session

    Online webinar

    January 23, 2025

    8:00 PM - 9:00 PM

    Join the EXPLO Admissions team to learn about our new Middle School program for 6th - 8th graders. 

    Register here
    Peter Olrich
    Middle School Matters: Cultivating Passions as the Roadmap to High School, College, and Future Success

    Online Webinar

    February 6, 2025

    8:00 PM - 9:00 PM

    Join Moira Kelly, EXPLO’s president, and college counseling expert, Peter Olrich, chair of MacMillan Education’s college counseling practice, as they discuss why the middle school years often set the stage for high school, college, and beyond.

    Register here

    Past Webinars

    The Art Of The Interesting

    Beyond Happiness: Discovering the Power of "The Interesting"

    January 15, 2025

    Dr. Lorraine Besser and EXPLO President Moira Kelly held a lively conversation that challenged how we think about preparing young people for fulfilling lives. While schools focus on academic achievement and traditional measures of success, emerging research reveals a critical missing piece: psychological richness.

    Drawing from her groundbreaking book, The Art of the Interesting, Dr. Besser—a founding investigator in this emerging field—reveals why traditional markers of success, happiness practices, and the pursuit of purpose aren't enough. She shows how experiences that captivate and engage our minds do more than entertain; they stimulate new thoughts and emotions, transform our perspectives, and fundamentally reshape how we engage with the world.

    Watch the recording

    Can’t wait to connect? 

    We’re always happy to talk one-on-one and answer any questions you have about EXPLO and its programs. Email us or call us at 781-762-7400.