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Exploration AfterSchool

Healthy Growth through Play

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Exploration AfterSchool

Welcome to Exploration AfterSchool, where children are inspired to develop their talents, minds, and resilience through self-directed, imagination-led free play.  Learning happens through play, where the stakes are low, pressure is not felt, and children are free to explore their curiosities until their mind is satisfied, ultimately developing a love of learning and inner confidence. 

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We foster hands-on exploration, creativity, friendships and self-reflection through an ever-evolving environment rich with arts & crafts, music, chemistry, experimentation, slime, bubbles, outdoor slack line, stage, nature/ garden, outdoor games, and most importantly, your child's imagination.  

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We are enrolling now for our Summer Camps!  All children are welcome to attend.  Scholarships available, based on need.

"Children’s play is not just kids’ stuff.  Children’s play is rather the stuff of most future inventions.”

Mister Rogers, 

Life's Journeys According to Mister Rogers: Things to Remember Along the Way

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Mission

Empower healthy growth & learning through self-directed, imagination-led, purposeful play.

Vision

A world where every child has ample opportunities to discover their passions and potential through free play, fostering generations of confident, creative and capable individuals.

Values

  • All children are good inside

  • Never do for a child that which they can do for themselves

  • Create experiences that empower children to thrive emotionally, socially, and intellectually

  • Support children in developing healthy communication skills and expressing themselves constructively

What Makes Us Unique?

  • Kids choose what they play (self-directed, not instructor led).  Children follow their dreams & find their passions. 

  • We provide a diverse range of opportunities - STEM, arts, crafts, music, fitness, science, design challenges, chemistry, cooking, ... and more!

  • Children are preparing for their future, where creativity, innovation, critical thinking, flexibility, emotional intelligence and resilience are  the skills that will help them succeed in a world of AI and exponential growth.

  • We honor every child's individual gifts

“You don’t remember the times your parent held your handle bars. You remember the day they let go.”

Lenore Skenazy

How Can You Help?

DONATE ITEMS

We are a non-profit organization (EIN 99-2173451). If you have items that can be used by Exploration After School, please click on "Donate" to schedule a pick up or drop off.  Before throwing something out, please consider donating.  Items do not have to be new.  The following are examples of appreciated items:

The following are examples of appreciated items:​​

  • Arts & crafts - paper, fabric, paint, easels, clay, beads, markers

  • Fitness equipment - Mats, balls, balance boards, weights, hanging bars

  • Musical instruments - guitar, keyboard, drums, mixing board, music stand, mixer

  • Games, toys, costumes, ... 

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