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“All children are artists. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.” — Pablo Picasso We are all artists from our earliest days, from the first finger paintings we create and the first few lullabies we learn how to sing. Art exists all around us: on the roads where we march […]
Looking for a new remix when washing your hands? DO NOT FRET! Our counsellor Alexandra Peden wrote a hand washing song for all of us to dance, sing and wash our hands to! 🧼 👏 🎤 At Explorations Summer Camp, Alex is a counsellor in our Junior program. Catch her at camp singing, reading and dancing with our […]
JUNIOR LEANERS Explorations Camp Junior drop-off will begin each morning at 7:45 am at the de Maisonneuve entrance of the elementary school. Campers will be greeted by the Junior Coordinator, who will be joined by the rest of the Junior staff on the first day (on the field next to the entrance, rain or shine). The drop-off […]
Dear Explorations Community, Explorations is pleased to announce that our organization has been awarded the Canada Summer Job grant. This grant in the amount of $67,300 will be funding sixteen new positions for our Summer Camp this year. Thanks to this grant, Explorations can strengthen our mission to provide a safe and fun learning environment […]
Explorations is happy to announce the August Enrichment Program! An extension to our beloved Summer Camp, our August Enrichment Program will be hosted at our Learning Centre in NDG. For the month of August, learners from grades 3 to 6 are invited to participate in weekly themed activities. Every week, art, science, engineering, technology and […]
It’s that time of year where pollen is floating all around us ― our summer snow! Did you know that pollen is as diverse as the species that produce it? The only reason we can see them with the naked eye is because they are often found en masse. They are incredibly diverse in size, […]
Explorations is excited to announce that registration for our Virtual Summer Camp 2020 Session 1 is now open! Following our beloved Summer Camp model, our first Virtual Summer Camp Session will start July 6 and run for two weeks. We will be hosting Junior, Intermediate, and Senior Programs, where each activity will have a maximum of […]
I am a story. So are you. So is everyone. – Julius Lester As an educational organization, we are committed to continuous listening, learning and reflecting, and educating ourselves. We encourage you to as well. The Explorers Book Club is a new initiative by Explorations to bring challenging and inspiring stories to our community. Each […]
We are all learners. Everyday we are learning, evolving, changing. We are all educators.Everyday we are supporting, helping, listening. Safe spaces should be the norm, inside and outside the classroom. As racism and xenophobia become more prevalent and overt, it is our responsibility as an educational organization to listen to and elevate the voices, experiences, and history […]
During these unpredictable times, we must stand together to support each other. It is a chance for people around the world to stand together in unity. Last week, Explorations received a donation of 1,500 masks from Wu Ruikan’s family in China. Wu Ruikan (Anna) is one of our learners who joined us last summer during […]