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    It's time to discover—and be—yourself. It's time to build independence, explore the world of people, places, and ideas, and exercise new levels of freedom. These are the middle school years—exhilarating, a bit chaotic, but filled with the excitement of limitless possibilities. We love middle school students, and that's why we've built a middle schooler summer camp especially for you, from the ground up.

    Sessions + Dates

    Dates + Deadlines

    Session 1: 

    Overnight: June 29 - July 12  
    Day: June 30 - July 11

    Session 2: 

    Overnight: July 13 - July 26 
    Day: July 14 - July 25  

    Your Summer Home–Wellesley College

    Join us at beautiful, historic Wellesley College just outside Boston. This wooded 500-acre campus boasts extensive academic and recreational facilities, a scenic lakefront, a botanical garden, an art museum, and lively Wellesley Square just outside the gates. From movie and spa nights to concerts and carnivals, there’s always something happening on campus. Less than 30 minutes away: the universe of culture, sports, entertainment, and recreation of Greater Boston, where you can join foodie tours, harbor cruises, beach outings, and more.

     
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    On-campus action at Wellesley

    Your home at Wellesley College has it all— lounges, studios, athletics facilities, and beautiful green spaces. It’s the perfect backdrop for on-campus options from garden club to Zumba league to Dungeons + Dragons, hip-hop dance, and much more. Find new friends you vibe with in these and other clubs, leagues, and activities—or start one of your own! 

    Just beyond the campus gates is charming Wellesley Square—yours to explore as well. Check out the shops, grab some ice cream, or sample some sushi at a local eatery.

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    Off-campus adventure in Greater Boston

    Each weekend day, you choose what you do and where you go. Maybe it will be a whale watching, white water rafting, or ropes course. Or maybe a day at the Museum of Science. A trip to Six Flags amusement park? A Duck Tour? We can’t answer this one for you because it’s up to you!

    Residential Students—24/7 EXPLO

    You’ll learn just as much from having a roommate as from any academic course. For two weeks at Wellesley College, you won’t miss a thing, from sunup to lights-out. You’ll build friendships with your roommate and the rest of the kids in your living group. And you’ll have your friendly EXPLO Resident Advisors there at all times to help or just hang out.

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    First-Timers Can Rest Easy

    For almost 50 years, we’ve been making the overnight experience as smooth and stress-free as possible, with the best staff-student ratio of any campus-based summer program, a 24/7 health center, and Student Life staff who actively connect with every student to ensure their wellbeing.

    First-Time Residential Students
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    A Sneak Peek at Boarding School

    One of the best ways to prepare for boarding school is to try a short-term residential academic enrichment program first. EXPLO lets students see that they’re ready for boarding school life.

    Preparing for Boarding School

    EXPLO Day-to-Day

    Looking for a middle schooler summer camp with all the action and community spirit of an overnight camp? That’s EXPLO’s day student program. You’ll participate in all the same workshops, electives, clubs, leagues, and activities together with residential students. Day students have the option to stay later, enjoy dinner, and participate in the evening event on campus.

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    International Students

    Each year, teens come from around the world to pursue their passions and build their future in this study abroad summer program for middle schoolers. Here, you won’t just take courses with American students—you’ll live in the same residential halls, eat in the same dining halls, and explore a new city with new friends from places like New York, California, Japan, Brazil, Texas, and Indonesia.

    Considering attending an American boarding school? EXPLO is the perfect preview of school life in the U.S. For two weeks, you’ll experience the independence of life away from home while fully supported by residential staff who hail from across the globe and have years of experience making international students feel safe, comfortable, and confident.

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    Tuition + Financial Aid

    EXPLO is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) educational organization. All tuition and fees are invested into running and improving our programs each summer. Tuition at EXPLO includes: all programming costs, course supplies, room and board, entertainment, and tuition insurance throughout a student’s stay on campus.

    Program Tuition

    Overnight Day
    $5,995 / session $3,695 / session
    Damage Deposit: $150 Damage Deposit: $150
    Trips + Sundries: $350 Sundries: $150

     

    Supplemental Course Fees

    $325 Medical Rotations supplement 
    $275 Veterinary Science supplement 

     

    Additional fees are based on individual student circumstances and student choice while at the program.

    See how we can help—scholarships + grants 

    We are ready to do everything we can to help you give your teen the EXPLO experience. EXPLO is committed to providing grants and scholarships to as many qualified students as possible.

    Tuition, Financial Aid + Payment Plans Details