For K–2nd graders (ages 5–8 years), at Explora
Spring Semester: January 26 - April 21, 2026
Be curious, discover, experiment!
Overview:
Choose one day/time:
- Monday, 1 pm-2:15 pm
- Tuesday, 10:30 am-11:45 am
- Tuesday, 1 pm-2:15 pm
Registration Fee
Explora members* $125 per child per semester
Non-members $140 per child per semester
Join & Save! Explora members get discounts on semester programs, camps, and admission all year!
Register now for Spring Semester 2026
Explora’s Camps & Programs
Registration/Information
- You can register online
- Please have the following available when you register: emergency contact name and phone numbers; name of alternate adults who can pick up the child; child’s medications, dosages, and physician’s name; child’s insurance information, as well as any allergy or special needs information for your child.
- If you need assistance, please contact reservations at reservations@explora.us or 505-600-6734 (Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm).
Cancellation Policy
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If a cancellation is received more than 5 business days before the camp, a refund will be issued for the amount minus a 15% administrative fee.
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Cancellations received 5 business days or fewer before the camp will not be refunded.
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Full fees will be refunded if Explora cancels a program
January 26 - April 21, 2026
Bubble, Fizz, Foam
MON, Jan 26 / TUES, Jan 27
Become a curious chemist when you mix up cool concoctions, investigate foamy foods, and pour bubbling solutions! Stir, fizz, and experiment your way through wild reactions that pop, sizzle, and surprise!
Super Shapes
MON Feb 2 / TUES, Feb 3
Shapes are all around us, from the circles in bubbles to the triangles in bridges! Explore how different shapes fit together, build with them, and even spot their hidden patterns in everyday life. Get ready for hands-on fun as you discover just how amazing shapes can be!
Adventures in Space
MON, Feb 9 / TUES, Feb 10
3, 2, 1, Blast Off! You’ll also use your imagination to explore the wonders of outer space. Be a young astronaut as you learn about planets, stars, and rockets. Build your own models and discover what makes space so amazing!
Amazing Circles
MON, Feb 16 / TUES, Feb 17
Experiment with the strength of cones, create art with loops and circles, and be an architect with cylinders and domes. Discover the secrets of shapes as you twist, roll, and build your way through towers, tunnels, and tiny masterpieces!
Measure Me
MON, Feb 23 / TUES, Feb 24
Discover measuring concepts such as more, less, weight, and height in this practical exploration. Use scales, measuring cups, droppers, and more to explore the concept of measuring. What ways does measuring help us make sense of the world around us?
Balancing Act
MON, Mar 2 / TUES, Mar 3
Try balancing on one foot and see what happens! Experiment with balance, counterbalance, and center of gravity as you test out all kinds of fun and surprising objects.
Heat Up, Cool Down
MON, Mar 9 / TUES, Mar 10
Experiment with the effects of temperature change as we see how fast we can make ice cubes melt, use water of different temperatures to blow up a balloon, and make our own thermometers.
Spring, Stretch & Bounce
MON, Mar 16 / TUES, Mar 17
Investigate stretchy and springy materials and walk with springs on your feet. Make your own stretchy, bouncy toy to take home. Jump, bounce, and stretch as you explore how energy makes things move in fun and surprising ways!
Be a Mad Hatter
MON, Mar 23 / TUES, Mar 24
Many people wear hats, but have you ever thought about why? Test fabrics to determine which are the most water repellent, explore how hats’ forms are related to their functions, observe hats in works of art, and make original hats to wear home.
No Classes for Explora Spring Break Camps
March 30 - April 3
For more information or to register for Explora Camps, click HERE.
A Shoveful of Dirt
MON, Apr 6 / TUES, Apr 7
Get your hands dirty as you make discoveries about dirt and soil. Use magnifying loupes as you look for living material in the dirt, and sculpt your own creation out of clay.
How Does Your Garden Grow?
MON, Apr 13 / TUES, Apr 14
Plant seeds of wonder! Look at a variety of different seeds upclose, discover the origin of a plant by dissecting a seed and finding out what makes it grow, and plant your own seeds to take home with you to observe them sprout and grow. This exploration will grow on you!
Me and My Shadow
MON, Apr 20 / TUES, Apr 21
Discover different ways to make shadows as you investigate light and shadow shapes, experiment with colored shadows, and make shadow puppets. Shine, stretch, and play with light to create dancing silhouettes and colorful shadow stories that come to life!
Activities vary from semester to semester. For more information about this program please contact our Reservations office.
Phone: 505-600-6734
Email: reservations@explora.us
Para información en español, llame al 505-600-6734







