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The advantages of education are so obvious that we often discount the negative view of that many children have regarding their own educational experiences. For these students, schools are not the engaging place we hope for but rather they represent a world of rigid lines and tight schedules. Many feel inadequate as they realize that […]
How can you stay safe while navigating the internet? How will the rise of renewable energies affect the world economy? How can self-driving cars reduce commute time and traffic? These are questions that few would have asked 20 years ago and yet today they are at the forefront of our debates. The quickening pace of […]
Dear Explorations Camp Family, As our first session at Explorations 2017 is about to conclude we are sending to your attention our Camp Explorations 2017 newsletter. This year, the newsletter is hosted directly on our website. We would ask that you follow this link to access our first edition for the summer of 2017.
Dear Explorations Campers and Parents, With the beginning of camp just around the corner, we are sending to your attention “housekeeping details” for your further consideration. Explorations Camp 2017 begins with Session 1 on Monday, July 3rd at 8:30 am, Session 2 on Monday, July 17th, at Trafalgar School, 3495 Simpson, corner of Docteur Penfield, […]
At Explorations Camp, we understand that computer programming offers children opportunities to develop important skills in a fun, challenging and creative setting. Studies have shown that learning to code enhances children’s creativity during problem solving situations as they test new and innovative solutions to problems. Coding has also been linked to stronger computational thinking as […]
Le Camp Explorations est une expérience de camp d’été comme nulle autre à Montréal. Avec des activités stimulantes et éducatives menées par des enseignants certifiés et des experts, notre camp est un lieu où l’apprentissage et le plaisir sont inséparables. Fondée il y a 40 ans par des professeurs de l’Université McGill, notre objectif est […]
Trafalgar School for Girls and their partners Physics Matters, McGill University and Explorations Camp will be hosting a fun-filled day of sciences for girls! The event is being held on May 6th, 2017 from 9am to 3:30pm at Trafalgar School on Simpson Street in Montreal. Throughout the day, participants will partake in a range of […]
From the very beginning of Explorations Camp in 1982, the engagement of our campers in visual and performing arts activities has complimented the science and technology-related offerings that our Camp is renowned for. Certainly, art, music and performance presentations anchor our Junior Program and are featured in our end-of-session Open Houses. Similarly, more than half […]
This year, the city of Montreal will be celebrating the 375th anniversary of its founding in 1642. Organizations and groups around the city are planning amazing activities throughout the summer months which will offer new insights and perspectives about our city. Activities will be hosted throughout the entire island and include free concerts, art festivals, […]