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    Your life-changing summer
    starts with a simple
    summer camp application

    Step 1-Online application

    • Decide which program you want to apply to.
    • Complete the online application.
    • Submit a tuition deposit to reserve your place in the program.

     

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    Step 2-Registration forms

    Log back into your Student Portal to complete the registration forms. Enrollment will not be complete until we have these forms on file.

    • Workshop + elective selection form—choose classes so we can design your perfect schedule. The workshop + elective selection form is only needed if you are attending an EXPLO 360° program.
    • Teacher recommendation—this online form only takes a few minutes for a teacher to complete and helps us get to know you, and ensure that your program of choice will be a good fit. A teacher recommendation is required for all students attending EXPLO.
    • Focus essay—we’ll send some questions specific to your program and want to hear your responses. The Focus essay is needed only if you are attending a Focus Program.
    • English language interview—English is the working language of EXPLO. Students who do not attend an English language-based school may need to complete a video interview with EXPLO.
    • Parent comment form—Help us learn about your child so we can support them on campus during the summer. This form is required for all students attending EXPLO.

    Bright teens + tweens belong here

    At EXPLO, learning is made real and purposeful. Students feel known, at home, and safe to take risks and make mistakes. It is important for families to acknowledge that the program may not suit every student, as it involves a mix of structured and unstructured time, requiring commitment to an active schedule, with opportunities to collaborate, listen, and experiment. The program encourages age-appropriate independence, expecting students to handle responsibilities with maturity. EXPLO values a collaborative relationship with families, and encourages families to reach out to our Admissions Team with any questions about individual fit.

    Applying for financial aid

    We’re committed to providing grants to as many qualified applicants as possible. If cost is a barrier for your family, please indicate your interest in receiving financial aid as part of your online summer camp application (Step 1).

    Financial Aid + Payment Plans

    Ask us anything—we’re curious too!

    At EXPLO, we love challenges—but the summer camp application process shouldn’t be one of them. That’s why our admission staff is here, eager to guide you through the process and answer any questions you have. And we do mean any, from scheduling and financial aid info to what’s on the menu in the dining halls. Talented and mighty, our Admissions team does it all.

    EXPLO Admissions

    Matty Wildenberg, Senior Admission Counselor

    I joined EXPLO in 2023 as an Admission Counselor with 10+ years of experience in hospitality. I earned a B.S. in Hospitality Management and Culinary Arts from Johnson + Wales University. Outside of EXPLO, I love learning about bread baking and New England's local flora and fauna. On any random day, I can be found behind the pottery wheel practicing ceramics or hiking a high peak in New Hampshire!

     

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    EXPLO Admissions

    Sarah Nichols, Admission Counselor + Campus Administrator

    I joined EXPLO in 2025 with over 2 years of experience in college admissions. I have spent years working with students of all age groups, primarily in music and the performing arts. I hold a Bachelor’s of Music in Cello Performance from the Boston Conservatory at Berklee, and I cannot wait to keep the creative side of EXPLO going. In my free time, you can find me playing cello in various gigs, reading, practicing yoga, finding other random crafts, and spending a lot of time in nature. 

     

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    EXPLO Admissions

    Danielle Cazeau, Admission Counselor + Program Coordinator

    I joined EXPLO in 2025 with seven years of experience in afterschool and early childhood settings, where I discovered my passion for out-of-school time learning and helping young people build the confidence to reach their goals. I'm excited to bring my experience working with families and creating engaging programs to both admissions and program operations at EXPLO. In my free time, you can find me enjoying long walks, discovering new restaurants, advocating for social justice, or getting lost in my favorite music playlists.

     

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    Visit or engage with EXPLO

    There’s always more to learn! Come see us in person, or connect online.

    Visits + Events

    EXPLO sets the bar, and no one has met it yet. We have always been impressed with the quality of staff and faculty, the huge breadth of courses and activities, the care with which every staff member approaches students and parents, the quality and variety of evening programming, the weekend trips, and the classy way in which you do everything. I wish I had more words to rave about what you do!

    Lynda Furash
    EXPLO parent