2017–2018 Saturday Program Schedule Announced!
See "Upcoming Events" below.

We engage Hope students in these innovative experiential learning programs to provide unique pre-professional experiences to their education.

About ExploreHope

Hope pre-professional students manage, plan and run educational programs for K–12 students and teachers in the community. Student cohorts focus on programs in their area of study while learning team work, project management, curriculum development and instructional skills that are required in their future careers.

The Center for Exploratory Learning (ExploreHope) in turn offers innovative programming for the community allowing K–12 students and teachers to experience hands-on activities in science, engineering, math and the arts. Summer and afterschool programs expand learning opportunities that complement in-classroom goals.

Upcoming Events

Registration for Saturday programs will open in August. Mark your calendars!!

Saturday, October 21, 2017	Brownies and Daisies! Earn New Citizen Scientist Badges
Saturday, November 18, 2017	Boy Scout Merit Badge Day Environmental Science or Electronics/Nova Whoosh
Saturday, January 6, 2018	Girl Scout Junior Journey in a Day Think Like an Engineer
Saturday, January 13, 2018	Boy Scout Merit Badge Day Nuclear Science
Saturday, February 24, 2018	Middle School Girls Day! Grades 6-8 Fall in Love with Science
Saturday, March 3, 2018	Brain Day! Calling brains of all ages to explore hands-on. Adventures for Cub Scouts available
Saturday, April 21, 2018	Girl Scout Earth Day! Girls Scouts of all ages welcome to celebrate Outdoor STEM and Earth Day activites.

Participation for all students

ExploreHope aims to include a diverse population of participants that reflect the community at large regardless of financial or logistical barriers to participation. All students are invited to apply and participate in any ExploreHope program. Contact us if you or someone you know needs financial assistance to participate.

Community Partnerships

The West Michigan community is a great place for education. ExploreHope is thankful for the many partners and supporters who make our programs possible. We'd love to include you on that list! Contact us to provide in-kind donations, program speakers or scholarship funds.

Hope Student Experiential Learning Opportunities

As Hope trains our students to be active, contributing members of their communities, experiential learning opportunities will play a central role in shaping the type of citizen they will become. Student cohorts focus on programs in their area of study while learning team work, project management, curriculum development and instructional skills that are required in their future careers. ExploreHope experiential learning opportunities push students to grow in the areas of:

• Professional skills
• Interpersonal communication
• Program management and delivery
• Interactions with diverse set of people
• Teamwork
• Personal responsibility
• Professional society meeting presentations

Participate in our Crowdfunding to support our amazing student staff!

Support Us!

ExploreHope is self-funded center of Hope College. Join us in creating innovative learning opportunities for our area youth. Contact Susan at explore@hope.edu to discuss how you can support our scholarship program, in-kind donations, program speakers or Hope student experiential learning opportunities.

PARTNER PROGRAMS

• Hope College Musical Arts Academy
• Hope College Awakening Summer Program