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Academics
Grounded in a general liberal arts education, Hope College offers specialized study in more than 90 majors, minors and pre-professional programs.
Admissions
Flourishing programs in 90+ disciplines. A vibrant Christian mission. $50 million in new campus construction. Championship athletics. 94% placement within 6 months of graduation. There’s never been a better time to consider Hope College.
Research
Research abounds at Hope. Our students and faculty carry out high-quality research projects that are challenging, meaningful and contribute to exciting new knowledge in a broad range of disciplines.
Arts
At Hope College, award-winning student performances share the stage with nationally known writers, musicians, performers and artists.
Campus Life
The Hope College campus is a place to come alive. We have hundreds of student organizations, groups and events you can plug into, serve with, play in, root for and grow with.
Athletics
As a member of the MIAA and NCAA Division III associations, Hope College sponsors 22 varsity sports for men and women. The college is home to the 2014 NCAA Division III National Championship women’s volleyball team.

Center for Exploratory Learning

Scout Programs

Scouts:
Join us for hands-on badge days and new experiences!

2019–2020 SCOUT DAYS
(Follow registration links on right)

Registration Open for Girl Scout Programs

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 9 A.M.–3 P.M.	Think Like an Engineer! Middle and high school girls participate in hands-on Engineering Design Projects Girl Scouts can earn Think Like an Engineer Journey by attending. Registration
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19 9 A.M.–NOON	Daisy/Brownie Girl Scout Science Journey Daisies: Between Earth and Sky Brownies: WOW: Wonders of Water Registration
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16 9 A.M.–3 P.M.	Boy Scout Merit Badge Day – Environmental Science and Citizenship in the Nation Pick one of two Eagle Required Merit Badges
SATURDAY, JANUARY 4 9 A.M.–2 P.M.	Think Like a Scientist! Junior Girl Scouts earn their Think Like a Scientist Journey Registration
SATURDAY, JANUARY 11 9 A.M.–3 P.M.	Boy Scout Merit Badge Day Nuclear Science/ Digital Technology Merit Badges - pick one
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15 9 A.M.–NOON	Middle School Girls STEM Day – Fall in love with Science
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29 9 A.M.–NOON	BRAIN DAY! All ages welcome to join in engaging and wacky brain games. Hope College A. Paul Schaap Science Center, 9 a.m. to noon (no registration required) Teachers – email us to request a school visit the week before.
SATURDAY, APRIL 18	Girl Scout STEM Day Cadette/Senior/Ambassadors (9am - 3pm) Earn Think Like a Citizen Scientist Daisies/Brownies/Juniors (9am - noon) Earn Coding for Good / Cybersecurity Registration
JUNE 8-26 / JULY 6-24	Summer Science Camps All students entering grades K–12 are welcome for engaging summer learning. 2020 schedule posted in December 2019

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Hope CollegeCenter for Exploratory Learning

A. Paul Schaap Science CenterHolland, MI 49423

workP. 616.395.7628

explore@hope.edu