senior program summer site : main events

Monday, August 3
College Fair
Have no idea where you want to go to college? No fear, as Explo brings representatives from colleges all over the U.S. to New Haven for one evening. Begin your search for the perfect college by browsing each college’s presentations and talking to admissions officers.

Tuesday, August 4
Explo OneWorld
Keeping with Explo tradition, Explo OneWorld (formerly known as Peace Fair) is an opportunity for the Explo community to share their wishes of hope for others across the world. This special event is an opportunity for students to collaborate with faculty and staff in addressing various contemporary social issues. In past years, the evening’s presentations have included meditations on genocide, homelessness, racial prejudices, and factory farming. This event includes various expressions of social awareness via creative art, poetry, and songs that the students create at Explo.

Wednesday, August 5
Explo Art Show
We may not always be as cultured as we would like (I mean, have you made it to the Yale art gallery yet?), but tonight is the time to pull out those glasses you've been hiding in your luggage, grab a cup of coffee, and brush up on your expressionistic theory for the Explo art classes' art show. This is sure to be a swanky event of the first degree as the sound scape of the Explo DJing class compliments an array of original work by Explo students. It could also be a classy way to spend an evening with that girl or guy you've been meaning to ask out or to just chill out with some friends. You have probably met at least one insanely talented artist in these two and a half weeks and you know there are plenty more out there. Come see their work because it's not often you get the chance to be around this much talent.

Thursday, August 6
Dance – Old Campus
Celebrate the final dance of the session with a party on the Quad. A DJ will set up and play the most popular tunes. Spend your second to last night in New Haven dancing away with the friends that you made at Explo. There will be snacks, drinks, and lots of moving!

Friday, August 7
Explopalooza
As the session draws to an end, students are invited to share their talents and skills as part of Explopalooza. Students in dance, theater, and music classes present their final performances. Come watch your fellow Explo students show off what they have learned during the session!

Main events occur every evening between 8:00 and 9:30 PM. Day students are encouraged to stay late to take part in our evening festivities. Senior Program main events often feature performers, speak outs, student dances, theme nights, student and staff talent shows, and special evening trips.

Weekly main event listings are posted every Monday during the summer.