Home School Explorations Series

Home School Explorations Series

For K–2nd graders (ages 5–8 years), at Explora


Spring Semester: January 26 - April 21, 2026

Be curious, discover, experiment!

Overview:

Explora’s Home School Explorations Series offers your child a semester of weekly, 75 minute-long experiential science, technology, and art programs. Each Exploration is facilitated by Explora educators. These are 75 minute-long, materials-rich classes that actively engage every child in inquiry activities. In these classes, children will make discoveries in science, technology, engineering, art, and math through questioning, experiencing, and investigating. Children will be encouraged to build their own knowledge and cultivate skills such as observation, creativity, critical thinking, cooperative learning, communication, and innovation as they explore a different topic each week. Class topics change each semester.

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

1. Online: Select a session day and time to register online
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2. Call the Reservations office at 505‐600-6734 or e‐mail reservations@explora.us.

Explora’s Camps & Programs

Explora educators develop activities with children’s developmental levels in mind. Your children will have the opportunity to learn from, and work with older and younger peers and make new friends.

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

  • 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.
  • Cancellations received 5 business days or fewer before the camp will not be refunded.
  • Full fees will be refunded if Explora cancels a program

Spring 2026 Explorations Schedule

Fall 2024 Explorations Schedule

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!

Register Online

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