After-School Programs
Registration for most of our groups go directly through your school. If you do not attend any of the schools we currently work with, or if the day Explorers is offered at your school does not work within your schedule, we also offer Open Groups, which are available to anyone.
This spring, our Open Groups are available on Mondays (starting April 5) and
Thursdays (April 8). These groups run from 3:45-5:15 p.m. and are for girls and boys, ages 5-10.
The Monday group drops off and picks up at 96th Street & Central Park West or
96th and 5th Avenue; we meet at 81st and CPW on Thursdays.
Registration for the spring is now open and being handled on a first-come, first-served basis. Please click here for complete registration instructions and details.
To enroll your child or for additional information, please contact Mike.
We provide continuously updated and original activities throughout each session and season. On any given day, we will be able to hike 1-2 miles, within the areas of Central Park nearest to your child's school. This affords ample opportunities to...
- discover interesting rocks, bridges, water bodies, wooded areas, fields and even waterfalls!
- learn about areas of the park they never knew existed.
- uncover park secrets - often things that many New Yorkers do not even know.
- spot statues like Still Hunt and structures such as the Bow Bridge.
- study a few edible plants.
- memorize various types of birds and trees.
Explorers are expected to arrive with a positive attitude, a desire to have fun and be ready to adjust to new settings and situations. Full participation is encouraged and we will provide a safe emotional and physical climate so that it feels OK to try new things. However, we will never ask anyone to do anything that he or she is uncomfortable doing. In addition;
- Children are continuously supervised.
- The staff-to-child ratio is 1-to-7.
- We teach Leave No Trace, which promotes responsible outdoor recreation. We are conscientious to at least leave the park the way we find it, minimize our impact, respect all wildlife and be considerate of other visitors in the park.
- All group leaders are trained in First Aid & CPR and carry a First Aid Kit at all times.
- Pick-up and drop off points are at the Explorers' respective schools, unless prior arrangements are made.
And yes, we definitely go out in the winter! We enthusiastically take what Mother Nature bestows and plan snow activities whenever possible. If you are not sure what to wear during the after-school program or if you want a refresher on our rules, just click the links below!
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As with anything, please contact Mike with any questions, comments or concerns.
Enrollment fees are fully refundable until the first session. 75% will be refunded until the second session and 50% will be refunded until the third. Fees are non-refundable after the third session, regardless of the reason for withdrawal, and no refunds or credits will be issued for absences or dismissal. We also will not cancel sessions because of weather; there is always a back-up plan.