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Explorations Summer Camp

Explorations Camps are designed to allow children and teens to take part in innovative, enriching projects in a safe and fun environment.

Unique Summer Learning Experiences in Montreal

Since our beginning over 40 years ago as the McGill Summer School for the Gifted, we have stood at the forefront of immersive, experiential summer learning in Montreal.

We strive to connect, inspire and empower learners and educators in a physically and emotionally safe environment where learning is fun.

Our camps focus on educational Activities, which provide young learners access to high-level equipment and knowledge. An expert educator leads each Activity and creates an environment where children and teens can discover new ideas, skills and interests, all while building lifelong friendships.

Explorations Engineering Camp - Working on Computers
Explorations Music Camp - Learning to Play Guitar
Explorations Sport Camp - Fencing

Main Camp: July Learning Extravaganza!

In our Main Camp in July, Juniors and Explorers engage in a set of exciting workshops that introduce them to arts, science, and more. Working with a variety of specialists, they are challenged to learn new things and discover the Activities that inflame their passions for creation and knowledge.

Intermediate and Senior participants create their own learning schedule using the Activity Catalogue, which becomes available once our instructors are all confirmed (usually after spring break). These older campers select Activities that inspire them, and participate in three Activities throughout the session.

Each session of our Main Camp lasts for two weeks.

August Encore! Specialty Camp Sessions

Starting this year, we are offering four smaller sessions of summer activities at the Learning Lab. These new offerings will run for one week each, and focus on specific topics. Learners still have a variety of activities throughout each week and take breaks for exercise outdoors, but the work they do is all focused on each week’s theme, so they can dive deep into learning a particular subject and produce epic projects.

This year’s themes are:

Panorama Programs

We offer unique programs for seniors in art, science, and business. These learners meet at McGill campus and their groups are led to different sites for exciting educational opportunities. Registration will become available soon. More information below.

More Information about Our Programs

Junior Program

Entering Kindergarten & Grade 1

Junior Program

The Junior Program is designed as a stepping stone for young campers to take their first step into the world of enriching learning!
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Explorer Program

Entering Grade 2 to 3

Explorer Program

The Explorer Program gives young campers the opportunity to sample many new activities and discover new interests.
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Intermediate/Senior Program

Entering Grade 4 to Sec. IV

Intermediate/Senior Program

In these programs, campers design their own schedules based on their interests.
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Creator Program

Entering Grade 6 to Sec. II
Hosted at the Learning Lab

Creator Program

The Creator Program is for experienced campers who wish to work on their own projects, with support from Explorations educators. More information coming soon!
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Panorama Program

Sec. IV and above

Panorama Program

Discover new ideas and explore a range of topics in the Panorama Program hosted in the downtown core.
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Young Leader Program

Sec. IV and above

Young Leader Program

Develop your leadership skills and build your CV in this exciting take on a Counselor-In-Training Program. More information coming soon!
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Key Information

Daily Camp Schedule

  • 8:00-8:30 – Drop-off
  • 8:30-3:30: Camp Day
  • 3:30-4:00 – Pick-up
  • 4:00-6:00 – Extended Care (supplementry fee)
Please see our Policies page (About) for more information on our Cancellation Policy and Extended Care.
 
Location

The Main Camp Programs in July take place at Kells Academy, 2290 av. Cavendish.

The Specialty Camp Programs in August take place at the Learning Lab, 6591 Somerled.

The Panorama Program is located on the McGill Campus.

General FAQ

No, the earliest drop-off time available is 8:00 AM. If you do arrive prior to that time, we will not be able to sign your child in, and we ask that you stay with them until they have been signed in by one of our staff members at 8:00 AM. 

Late arrival sign-in (after 8:30 AM) will take place at the front office, accessible via the front door at 2290 Cavendish (Kells Campus) or the main door of the Learning Lab campus.

For early dismissals, please send us an e-mail at info@explorationslearning.com stating the name of the camper and dismissal time at least two hours in advance to ensure that your pick-up will be as smooth as possible. If we do not receive advance notice, we cannot guarantee that your child will be ready for pick-up upon your arrival. Since many groups leave the campus for activities during the camp day, it might take time for your child to be brought to you by a staff member. Early dismissals will be at the front office (2290 Cavendish at the Kells campus) or the main door of the Learning Lab campus.

We do not offer a shadowing service, but we are more than happy to accommodate your child’s shadow if they have one. To ensure a smooth experience for your child, please send us an e-mail in advance letting us know that your child will have a shadow.

If you have any other questions regarding accessibility and accommodation, please send us an e-mail and we will be happy to help. We are committed to making Explorations a happy, safe and inclusive camp experience for all. 

Our teachers are trained to cater to many different levels of English, but some Activities are advanced and require at least basic conversational English to follow and participate in. If you are unsure of an activities requirements, please contact us at info@explorationslearning.com and we’ll be happy to advise you.

Yes, Explorations is a nut-free camp, as part of our commitment to make camp a safe experience for all. We require that all campers and staff bring in nut-free lunches. In the case of that policy being broken, we will confiscate the nut-containing product and provide a nut-free alternative. 

If your child’s lunch has any non-labelled nut-free alternatives (Wowbutter, etc.), please include a small note in the lunch stating that to remove the risk of their lunch being replaced. 

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