EXPLO Pre-College + Career | Trip Listings (S1)

EXPLO Pre-College + Career | Trip Listings (S1)

Pre-College + Career

Weekend Listings 2022

Session One Trip Listings Weekend: July 2-3

SATURDAY, JULY 2

SUNDAY JULY 3

Six Flags New England

Whitewater Rafting

Paintball

Duck Boat Tour + Museum of Science

Carson Beach + Castle Island

Boda Borg

Harvard Museum of Natural History + Harvard Square

New England Aquarium + Faneuil Hall Marketplace

On-Campus: Art Workshop

On-Campus: Yoga + Fitness

On-Campus: Game Day Workshop

On-Campus: Culinary Challenges

Pre-College + Career

Weekend Listings 2022

Boston

July 2 Museum of Natural History + Harvard Square $64 Spend the day in beautiful Harvard Square. First, you’ll enjoy The Harvard Museum of Natural History which is packed with magic and innovation. Ever wanted to see thousands of fowers made of glass? You’re in luck. After the museum, explore the shops and local eats of Boston’s famous Harvard Square. $87 The Museum of Science is a cutting-edge science center where you can experience everything from dinosaurs to creating your own video game. Begin your day immersing yourself in more than 700 interactive exhibits covering a wide array of fascinating scientifc topics. Then, you’ll hop on an infamous Boston Duck Boat Tour. Voted Boston’s Most Popular Tour for several years, you’ll see many of Boston’s historic sites including Faneuil Hall and Boston Common. Then, you’ll head onto the Charles River to see the sites from the water! July 3 Duck Boat Tour + Museum of Science July 3 New England Aquarium + Faneuil Hall Marketplace $95 Visit the New England Aquarium where you will see their incredible four-story giant ocean tank flled with 2,000 species of fsh, and even get up close and personal with a shark at the aquarium touch tank. Then, head over to the Faneuil Hall Marketplace, one of Boston’s most famous destinations for shopping and dining. You’ll get to spend the afternoon exploring a marketplace full of performers, unique shops, and food stands.

July 2 Carson Beach + Castle Island $63 Spend the day soaking up the sun at the beautiful, sandy Carson Beach, and cooling off with a relaxing swim in the ocean. Grab an ice cream cone or some fried dough at the shop right on the boardwalk and explore the historic Castle Island, just a short walk along the shoreline. Castle Island is home to the incredible Fort Independence and has a beautiful view of the Boston coastline. Don’t forget your towel and sunblock for this day of fun in the sun!. $82 Challenge yourself and your team on an adventure at Boda Borg Boston. Work together to conquer challenges on a day of questing, including mind-bending puzzles and physical obstacles. Traverse above the jungle foor, save the Pirate Ship from sinking, and crawl through hidden passages in the Spook House. Failing is part of the fun as you work against the clock to solve each room’s many secrets. Jump back in line to discuss what went right—and what went wrong—before heading back in to tackle another challenge. Note to students: Closed toe shoes are required.ADVENTURE WAIVER NEEDED July 3 Boda Borg $97 Nominated by USA Today for America’s Best River Rafting Company, you’ll speed past Dunbar Brook, Dragon’s Tooth, and Labyrinth, on your way to Mordor. Well, maybe not the Mordor part, but the frst three will all test your skills with the oars, as you raft your way through the Deerfeld River’s most exciting rapids, and most breathtaking views of the northern Berkshires. Helped through this maze of rocks, holes, and waves by a team of highly skilled guides, this trip will give you the thrill of a lifetime. ADVENTURE WAIVER NEEDED July 3 Whitewater Rafting

ADVENTURE

July 2 Six Flags

$90 Six Flags New England will provide nonstop fun. Visit the North End of the park with rides such as Pandemonium, the face to face spinning roller coaster. Or ride Cyclone, a classic wooden roller coaster. Take an easy ride on the New England Sky Way with the cable car transportation. And of course, not for the faint of heart, hop aboard Superman, Ride of Steel or Batman, the Ride before a dip in Six Flags’ Hurricane Harbor where you’ll have a chance to swim and cool-off in the summer sun. Enjoy attractions such as Swiss Family Toboggan, Adventure River, and TWO 500,000 gallon wave pools. $90 Take cover, take aim, and fre at Friendly Fire, New England’s premiere paintball destination, with a 14 acre facility. Rent all your equipment at the felds, and participate in organized paintball games, facing off against your fellow EXPLO peers (and maybe even a staff member or two!). Be sure to wear closed-toe shoes, long sleeves and pants for safety. ADVENTURE WAIVER NEEDED July 2 Paintball

Pre-College + Career

Weekend Listings 2022

ON-CAMPUS WORKSHOPS

July 3 Yoga + Fitness

July 2 Art Workshop

$61 Namaste! In this clinic, you will explore the mind-body connection through the art of ancient Indian medicine and learn to follow the path of the warrior. Develop mental focus and concentration with stillness of meditation. Awaken your body with sun salutations, backbends, balancing, and maybe even learn to stand on your head. At noon, we will prepare and enjoy a healthy lunch. The light from within will be shining bright by the end of our day. Peace, peace, peace! $69 Ever wondered what it’s like to be on an episode of Chopped? Do you often fnd yourself in the kitchen testing out new recipes? Then you might want to check out this weekend workshop. You will be coached by a professional chef, and with out of the box challenges and limited ingredients, you’ll have to get creative to come out on top as the top chef. Are you up for the challenge? July 3 Culinary Challenges

$58 Get creative during this weekend workshop. You’ll get your chance to make your own work of art after virtually touring some of the world’s most famous museums. You never know what will inspire you. If you choose, your art will be put on display for the whole EXPLO community to view. You might even make some new fans! $54 Hang back, relax, and get your game day on! This chill stayback option is for any and all game enthusiasts. Crash a Mario Party with your friends. Build a wheat empire in Settlers of Catan. Watch out for your friends in the Betrayal at the House on the Hill. From giant lawn games to classic favorites, spend the day competitively and collaboratively exploring the world of gaming. July 2 Game Day Workshop