Nexplore’s Signature
Mini Camps
We creatively combine our most popular enrichment programs into unforgettable thematic one-week long experiences. Perfect for summer, intersession, or any out-of-school time, students will spend either a half or full day engaging in hands-on activities that promote life skills, fitness, and joy! As community-cultivators, our professional instructors foster the joy of learning and support each and every student to thrive in the 21st century.
Every Nexplore Mini Camp includes life skills, fitness, and joy-based activities that foster community, build essential health and thinking habits, and foster the joy of learning each day.
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3D Printing
Nexplore 3D Printing takes students on a 3D educational journey, fueled by the power of 3Doodler! Using 3D printing pens, students break down complex topics into hands-on, approachable tasks, bringing STEM and design concepts to life. 3Doodler engages students of all learning styles to promote teamwork, creative thinking, self-expression, and focus. After experimenting with 3D printing pens, students will become engineers, designers, and scientists wherever they go.
Art Meets Science
Students blend creativity and exploration through daily art and science activities. In Art Around the World, students explore different cultures with projects inspired by international art, learning fundamental art techniques, such as color mixing, drawing, shading, and texture. The ScienceWiz program combines inquiry, experimentation, and play! Students will receive their very own ScienceWiz™ kit and use it to dive deep into important scientific concepts, like electricity, sound, physics, and more!
Chemistry
Inspiring the next generation of scientists, Nexplore Chemistry invites students to learn lab techniques and dive into the scientific process of asking questions, developing hypotheses, and conducting experiments. In this interactive program, students explore chemistry, biology, nuclear energy, water polarity, and more! Class experiments can even be brought home to share the world of chemistry with the whole family!
Coding Camp
Explore the magic of computer programming and robotics! Robotics combines computational thinking, computer programming, and 21st-century education. Students progress through different programming languages and more complex tasks as their skills increase. In the Coding activities, students learn computer programming with Scratch, a free cutting-edge application. Students uncover the sensational world of coding, complete a series of exciting projects, and build their very own interactive storyboards and games. After the course, students can continue to develop more projects using Scratch at home!
Dough Zone
Classic play meets academic enrichment in Nexplore’s ingenuitive dough program. While crafting and creating, students expand their academic and fine motor skills with this timeless favorite. Guided interactive lessons challenge students to use their imagination to construct animals, mix colors, strengthen mathematical reasoning, and explore scientific concepts like Earth’s layers, cells, fossils, phases of the moon, and more!
Fashion
Develop a small-scale paper fashion collection, kick off your fashion design business, and bring your jewelry designs to life all in one thrilling fashion camp! In Fashion Design, through crafts and projects, students engage with different materials and learn a variety of design and sewing skills. As Fashion Entrepreneurs, students research trends, build a unique brand, and then turn that brand into a successful company! In the Fashion Jewelry segment, students learn cutting, stringing, beading, knotting, and assembling techniques, using a variety of materials and tools. Fashion students develop a sense of pride and accomplishment as they create and share their art!
Into the Wild
Environmental and Survival Science come alive in this immersive camp! Nature Watch activities immerse students in hands-on projects centered on animals, ecosystems, climate, and more, fostering engagement and deeper learning. Aligned with NGSS, the kits offer take-home projects. Survival Science uses team-based tasks for students to learn real-world survival skills such as knot tying, water purification, and compass navigation. This camp empowers students to conquer challenges and test their newfound abilities!
It’s Electric
Nexplore’s Electronics and Game Design camp ignites young minds with hands-on electrical engineering and STEM exploration. Students design circuits, create lights and machines, and dive into electronic game design using the innovative Makey Makey device. This unique machine sets a foundation that allows students to creatively interact with their computer through everyday objects by transforming any conductive material into an input. By connecting theory to practice, Nexplore Electronics and Game Design spark imagination and critical thinking, preparing the next generation of innovators for an electrifying future in STEM.
Lift Off
Ready for take-off? Prepare for an exhilarating journey into the science of aerodynamics and drones with Lift Off! Flight and Aerodynamics delves into the history of flying machines, abstract physics concepts, and scientific inquiry. The hands-on Drone program engages students in aeronautical adventures, teaching flight, navigation, and coding with age-appropriate techniques. Through creative challenges, students develop critical thinking as they pilot their drones, igniting a passion for STEM. Most excitingly, they take their Voyage Aeronautics Drone home after the course!
Makers Club
This engineering camp sparks a passion for science and tech. Maker Kits boost mechanical, artistic, and engineering skills, encouraging students to become inventors. They design remote-controlled hydraulic arms, power race cars with energy, and experiment with structural design. Strawbees, an award-winning prototyping toy, fosters creativity while students explore hands-on projects using plastic, paper, and other polymers. Build a Bot offers an immersive STEAM experience, where students practice their engineering skills to create a series of robot models with different mechanisms and purposes. This camp is fully aligned with NGSS standards, and students even get to keep their Bots and other creations to proudly share with family and friends.
Magic
Prepare to take center stage while learning the art of magic, drama, and gameshows! In this unique summer camp, students build self-confidence, performance skills, and theatrical charm to wow their audience. The Magic course offers an experienced instructor, a step-by-step guidebook, and access to tutorial videos so children can continue their practice at home! In interactive Drama classes, students explore the marvelous world of theater and performance arts, strengthening drama skills, confidence, empathy, and creativity through games, activities, and lessons. In the Game Show program, students step into a medley of lively sounds and props, interactive games, and intriguing trivia, engaging in an immersive experience that sparks joy and learning.
Mind / Body
Strengthen both your body and your brain in one exciting camp! Zumba® fitness classes are rocking, high-energy dance parties packed with specially choreographed, kid-friendly routines and all the music kids love, like hip-hop, reggaeton, cumbia and more. Nexplore Games uses an internationally acclaimed selection of strategy games and a unique Play-Learn-Apply Method to enhance 21st century life skills and teach students how to think. Students learn a vast array of academic and critical thinking skills while engaging in play!
RoboCoding
This program gives students a hands-on introduction to the fundamentals of coding, robotics, and engineering, all in the real world! Using award-winning Cubelets, students combine robotic cubes to craft machines that can light up, move, and interact with the world around them. Collaborating on coding challenges reinforces life skills like teamwork and problem-solving. BrickLab is a groundbreaking program fostering STEAM education through manipulative-based learning, enabling students to craft and explore using bricks. Through hands-on creation, BrickLab ignites creativity and offers an immersive experience that bridges play and education.
Standing Ovation
Students step into the spotlight during this innovative summer camp, discovering the wonders of performing arts across three captivating tracks: Magic, Drama, and Improv. Aspiring magicians learn from experts, receiving detailed guidebooks and video tutorials to impress their audience in school and at home. Young actors explore the world of theater, developing dramatic flair through interactive games and exercises as they build creativity and empathy. In the Improv program, students explore the exhilarating world of unscripted performance and develop their spontaneity and teamwork skills, all while having a blast and gaining the confidence to think quickly in any situation.
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