Explorer’s Club 2025

Time: 9:00am - 3:00pm
Dates: June 16th-20th June 23-27th , Aug 11-15, & Aug 18-22

This camp is ideal for curious, energetic kids ages 7–13 who love exploring the city, learning by doing, and making new friends on the go. Perfect for adventurous learners who enjoy hands-on activities like geocaching, journaling, and orienteering, this program offers daily field trips to exciting destinations like Governors Island, Croton Dam, and the Museum of the Moving Image. It’s a great fit for children who are comfortable navigating the city by public transit and eager to spend their days immersed in discovery, creativity, and outdoor fun.

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Location: THE WHOLE CITY! (Drop off & pick up @ Borough Hall, Brooklyn). We will be taking public transportation most days. Pick-up and drop-off will be at Borough Hall, in Brooklyn.

Brooklyn Apple uses a child-centered approach to education. We believe that kids should have autonomy over their education. The guide is there to lead the group, but we focus on meeting children where they are and giving them agency over their own education.

Brooklyn Apple Academy’s Explorer’s Club is a great fit for children with ADHD. Its hands-on, movement-rich programming is designed to engage curious minds through activities like field trips, journaling, and creative exploration. The environment is flexible, supportive, and intentionally small, making it easier for children to stay focused and feel seen. With an emphasis on real-world learning and self-direction, the club allows kids with ADHD to thrive without the pressure of a traditional classroom setting.

Explorer’s Club at Brooklyn Apple Academy can be a great fit for children on the autism spectrum who enjoy hands-on, real-world learning and benefit from flexible, sensory-rich environments. The program’s small group size, predictable daily rhythm (even amidst changing locations), and focus on exploration and creativity often help autistic children feel safe, engaged, and supported. However, because the camp involves frequent transitions, social interactions, and travel via public transportation, it may be challenging for children who need a very high level of structure, quiet, or consistent sensory input. Communication with staff ahead of time is encouraged to assess individual fit and possible accommodations.

Brooklyn Apple Academy’s Explorer’s Club thoughtfully adapts for children with dyslexia by centering on experiential and oral learning rather than text-heavy worksheets. Through field trips, storytelling, journaling, and hands-on projects, children engage using their strengths—like auditory processing, creativity, and movement—while avoiding unnecessary reading frustration. In this supportive environment, students with dyslexia are empowered to learn and shine on their own terms.

Children with sensory processing challenges often thrive at BAA because of all the outdoor play. If a student has pronounced sensory processing challenges, the loud, boisterous environment can be overwhelming so we suggest you have a conversation with us to see which program can best meet your child's needs.

Explorer’s Club offers an inclusive, welcoming atmosphere for a range of learning differences, particularly for kids who do well with movement, variety, and creative expression. Its experiential model allows children to engage in ways that suit their strengths rather than being boxed into one style of learning. That said, the program’s urban exploration format—traveling on public transportation, navigating sensory-rich environments, and adapting to daily changes—may not suit all children with physical, emotional, or behavioral support needs. Families are encouraged to reach out directly to discuss whether the program can support their child effectively.

Gifted children often thrive in Explorer’s Club due to its open-ended approach, intellectual freedom, and opportunities to ask big questions, pursue deep interests, and learn outside the traditional classroom. Activities like geocaching, orienteering, and museum visits offer rich stimulation and real-world problem-solving. The program’s flexible, exploratory nature allows gifted kids to follow their curiosity and engage with material at their own level. However, gifted learners who require a highly academic, accelerated pace or are uncomfortable with unstructured settings may need additional support to feel fully challenged.

There are no refunds if you don't attend. Your subscription can be cancelled with 24 hours notice

To get the most out of trips, we recommend researching the location ahead of time with your child or even incorporate into a project together.