Summer 2025 is almost here!

Program dates & times: Monday, June 23rd – Thursday, August 21st | 8:00am – 3:00pm daily (before and after care are available for an additional fee)
Weekly Rate: $295.00/week

We are pleased to offer another season of Madison Explorers for children ages 6-12 for Summer 2025. This summer, we are offering a week-by-week participation option to support families with other summertime commitments. Our group size is limited to 15 students weekly. Join us as we explore our amazing city!

Registration Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfWO15a7HgItuRihSZ1LL2hHjwQOCpf7fhfM2IbcMS8493IEw/viewform?usp=sharing

Agenda

Children will check in daily at Blooming Grove Montessori (4560 Rustic Drive, Madison, WI 53718), and travel around Madison using Madison Metro. On Monday mornings the children will be responsible for checking the weather and planning trips accordingly for the entire week. The Monday trip will always include a visit to a local library to research the destinations they have chosen to attend for the upcoming week. Educational materials will be developed by Montessori staff according to the ideas, interests, and destinations that the children have chosen. They will check the bus schedules and determine the routes, the amount of walking for each trip, and will makes lists of items that they will need for each trip. On Fridays, part of the day will be spent reflecting on the weeks trips, writing about the activities, and presenting what they have learned to the rest of the group. Children should bring a lunch (and any snacks) from home, don’t forget the ice packs!

Daily trips to include many of the following destinations:

  • Madison Beaches and Parks
  • Madison Public Libraries
  • Madison Geology Museum
  • Dane County Fair
  • Madison Museum of Contemporary Art
  • Chazen Museum
  • Wisconsin Veterans Museum
  • Monona Terrace
  • Art Cart
  • Olbrich Gardens
  • Capitol Tours
  • Farmer’s Markets
  • Bowling
  • Monona Pool
  • Henry Villas Zoo
  • The Governors Mansion
  • University Discovery Center
  • And MANY more!