COMBO Flier 2020

COMBO Flier 2020

Summer Programs for the Bold of Spirit and Curious of Heart ALIFE OF DARING + COURAGE STARTS AT EXPLO

EXPLO Chicago Illinois Tech | Grades 10-12

Three-Week Option Courses 2

2 Electives

Trips

JUMPSTART YOUR FUTURE You spend a majority of high school figuring out where to go to college and checking the boxes to get in. But what happens once you get there? At EXPLO, we know that to make the best decisions about what you do — in college, career, or in life — you need to start with a real understanding of who you are, where your strengths and interests lie, and how you can meaningfully impact the world. EXPLO is the place that connects you to the experts, innovators, and disruptors that are shaping the world and reimagining the future. Our alumni are proof: they are social media titans, serial entrepreneurs, acclaimed actors, best-selling novelists, award-winning researchers, and patent-heavy inventors. Who will you be? Develop your strengths and discover new interests as part of a community of creative thinkers and doers from around the world: ȫ Robust career exploration program that connects you with industry experts and sets you up for college success ȫ 75+ course offerings in the arts, humanities, sciences,

BEST IN CLASS: International Leaders In Experiential Learning Since 1976 business, world affairs, design, writing, and more ȫ 20+ trips to top Chicago-area attractions each week ȫ College admission seminars and college tours available

EXPLO NewYork Sarah Lawrence College | Grades 8-10

Three-Week Option

Courses 3

3 Electives

Trips

DARE TO BE YOU

Everyone asks you what you want to be when you grow up. At EXPLO, we’re more interested in who you want to be — and making it reality. Design a video game, rig a sailboat, negotiate trade deals, organize a fashion show, pitch a business, build a Mars rover, deliver a speech, play a guitar, spike a volleyball, or investigate forensic evidence at a mock crime scene. EXPLO offers you the chance to branch out, encouraging you to become more confident and creative. But that’s not even the best part — it’s the fun and friends that will make EXPLO the most memorable summer of your life.

ȫ Dynamic faculty and a supportive environment promote creative confidence, character, and curiosity ȫ Weekend trips into New York City and throughout the Hudson River Valley ȫ 75+ course offerings in the arts, humanities, sciences, business, world affairs, design, writing, and more ȫ Leafy green campus with air-conditioned classrooms and meeting spaces, two quads, modern residence halls, athletic complex, and access to local shops Build independence and explore the world of people and ideas with students from from 50 states and 93 countries:

EXPLO Boston Wheaton College | Grades 2-7

Three-Week Option

Learn (and play) with students from Boston, Buenos Aires, Beijing, and everywhere in between. At this crossroads of culture, you’ll meet students from completely different walks of life — and expand how you think about yourself, each other, and the world. ȫ Creative environment celebrates self-expression and fosters self-confidence ȫ Nurturing staff ensures all students, even first-time overnight campers, feel included, safe, and at home ȫ Outstanding academic facilities including science labs, theatres, art studios, an organic farm, makerspace, a woodshop, and more ȫ Ivy-clad New England campus with acres of playing fields, woodlands, ponds, trails, and basketball and tennis courts At EXPLO, learning and fun are one and the same. We’ve created a safe and nurturing environment that uses summer for what it’s meant: innovation, creativity, and experiential learning. Each summer, we inspire our students to open their minds to new interests and passions, encourage them to leave their comfort zones behind, and invite them to rekindle their love of learning. SERIOUSLY FUN Courses 3 3 Electives We’ll take you on a global journey of cultures and ideas.

Trips

One- and Two-Week Options 1 Concentration Trips Looking for a deeper dive? Concentrations are one- or two-week courses at EXPLO that give you a closer look at a single topic. You’ll take just the one course, and explore a variety of career paths in that subject area through projects, field trips, and meetings with industry experts.

Medical Rotations TWO WEEKS

Psychology + Neuroscience TWO WEEKS

Sports Management TWO WEEKS

Orthopedics + Sports Medicine TWO WEEKS

Startup Entrepreneurship TWO WEEKS

Medical Rounds ONE WEEK

There is a fire in my

daughter now where before there was just a spark. Lydia R. | PARENT

Emergency Medicine TWO WEEKS

Veterinary Science TWO WEEKS

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We’d love to meet you! Come meet a member of our staff and discover everything our programs have to offer. Each session lasts about 90 minutes and includes plenty of time to address any questions you might have. Bring the whole family: register at pursue.explo.org

FL

Orlando Tampa Naples

Sat

Jan 4 2pm Winter Park Public Library

Sun Jan 5 2pm Tampa Marriott Water Street

Wed Jan 8 6:30pm Ritz Carlton Naples

Coconut Grove/Miami Sat

Jan 11 2pm Ritz Carlton Coconut Grove

Boca Raton Millburn Princeton Brookline Los Angeles San Diego San Francisco Long Island New York City Tarrytown Bethesda Northbrook Greenwich Palo Alto

Sun Jan 12 2pm Renaissance Boca Raton

NJ

Sat

Jan 11 2pm Millburn Public Library Jan 12 2pm Princeton Marriott at Forrestal

Sun

MA

Sat Sat Jan 18 2pm Putterham Library Jan 18 2pm Luxe Sunset Boulevard Sun Jan 19 2pm Hyatt Regency La Jolla

CA

Sat

Jan 25 2pm Four Seasons Silicon Valley

Sun Jan 26 2pm San Francisco Marriott Union Square

NY

Sat

Jan 25 2pm Hilton Long Island

Sun Jan 26 2pm Marymount School

Sat

Feb 8 2pm Westchester Marriott

MD

Sun Jan 26 2pm Bethesda Marriott

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IL

Sat

Feb 1 2pm Hilton Chicago Northbrook

CT TX

Sun Feb 9 2pm Cos Cob Branch Library Meeting Room

Dallas

Sat

Feb 15 2pm Westin Galleria Dallas

Houston

Sun Feb 16 2pm Houston Marriott West Loop

WA CO

Seattle/Bellevue

Sat

Mar 14 2pm Westin Bellevue

Denver

Sun Mar 15 2pm JW Marriott Denver Cherry Creek

The unfailingly confident, happy, excited, and ‘I’m interested in you and your child’ energy that every single staff member exudes is truly amazing . Cameron L. | PARENT

2020 Rates + Dates Courses + Electives Concentrations 3-Week Residential 3-Week Day 2-Week Residential 1-Week Residential

EXPLO Boston EXPLO New York EXPLO Chicago

$6,590

$3,050

$5,275

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$6,800

$3,450

$5,350

$2,800

$6,950

$3,450

$5,700

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June 28 - July 18 Session One July 19 - August 8 Session Two The above prices cover all meals (including lunch for day students), books and supplies, as well as room and board for residential students. The prices do not include transportation. EXPLO offers need-based financial aid to qualified applicants. *All information is accurate at time of printing.

85,000 ALUMNI 50 + TRIP OPTIONS EACH WEEKEND 44 YEARS OF LEARNING THROUGH EXPLORATION 100 + COURSES

50 STATES

93 COUNTRIES

2 INVENTORS OF THE YEAR

40+ 30 UNDER 30

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WORLD CLASS CITIES BOSTON NEW

YORK CHICAGO

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EXPLO is the best thing that has ever happened to me! It’s completely changed the way I appreciate things.

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Orlando Tampa Naples Coconut Grov Boca Raton

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Millburn Princeton Brookline

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Los Angeles San Diego Palo Alto San Francisco Long Island New York City Tarrytown

NY

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Bethesda

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Northbrook Greenwich

CT TX

Dallas Houston

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Seattle/Bellev

Denver

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