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Did you know that recycling one aluminum can saves enough energy to run your computer for up to four hours? Recycle, reduce, reuse! And this goes with for old computers too! Explorations received a donation of 10 refurbished computers this week from the Electronic Recycling Association. We wanted to say a big thank you to […]
Explorations is proud to be working with the Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to encourage early literacy and parent involvement. Supported by the generous donations of the Explorations’ community, these books will forward Explorations’ primary goal of creating an environment where learning is enjoyable, meaningful and diverse. Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a free, early literacy […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
For over 40 years, Explorations has created opportunities for young leaners to take part in educational experiences that are both challenging and captivating. From its founding, our organization has strived to empower educators to create environments where the true potential of young learners is realized. As we enter a new chapter of Explorations Learning, we look to our past and our principles to guide us forward.
“Almost all creativity involves purposeful play.”– Abraham Maslow It is with great excitement that we announce the newest addition to our learning programs: Creator Labs. Creator Labs aim to unleash children’s potential by allowing them to develop their unique learning paths through play. What is a Creator Lab? A Creator Lab is a 2-hour open […]
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 2019 takes place at Loyola High School, 2477 West Broadway, just below Sherbrooke Street, in Notre Dame de Grace. Session 1 begins on Monday, July 1, Canada […]
According to a recent article in The Washington Post entitled “Teens who spend less time in front of screens are happier”, Silicon Valley executives “have been speaking out about the purposefully addictive designs of smartphones and social media, which make them hard to put down for anyone, but particularly teenagers. Now, a new report puts numbers […]