In a nutshell…
At Explore It!, great programs start with great people — and with creating an environment where every child feels welcome, supported and excited to participate.
Our Instructors
Explore It! instructors:
- Bring genuine expertise, experience and enthusiasm to the subjects they teach — including educators, artists, performers, makers, coaches and professionals in their fields.
- Receive training and ongoing support in age-appropriate programming, classroom management, inclusion, safety and risk management.
- Complete current background screening, including Vulnerable Sector Checks where required.
- Are supported by Explore It! throughout their programs, from planning and preparation to day-to-day delivery.
Our Programs
We want every Explore It! participant to:
- Feel safe, welcome and included.
- Have fun while learning, creating and trying new things.
- Build confidence, independence and curiosity.
- Develop collaboration, communication and leadership skills.
- Have opportunities to discover their own interests and strengths.
- Participate in an environment where individual differences are respected and celebrated.
Above all, we want kids to leave Explore It! programs feeling proud of what they tried, what they created and what they discovered along the way.
Common Q&A for Parents:
My child is in JK, SK or Grade 1. How will they get to their Explore It! program?
We know that navigating the school independently can be a big ask for younger students! At most of our partner schools, Explore It! staff collect younger participants from their classrooms or designated after-school locations and accompany them to their program.
Exact arrival and dismissal procedures vary by school, and we work closely with each school to ensure students are safely accounted for from arrival through dismissal.
My child attends after-school care. What happens after their Explore It! program?
We regularly work with school-based after-school and childcare programs. At dismissal, students are released according to the procedures established with their school, including returning younger students to after-school care where applicable.
School-specific arrival and dismissal information is provided to families before programs begin.
Who teaches Explore It! programs?
Our instructors are educators, artists, performers, makers, coaches and professionals who bring genuine knowledge and enthusiasm to the subjects they teach.
Explore It! instructors receive training and ongoing support in age-appropriate programming, classroom management, inclusion and safety, and complete required background screening, including Vulnerable Sector Checks where applicable.
Where can I find your registration policies and terms & conditions?
Our full registration policies and Terms & Conditions are available below, including information about cancellations, withdrawals, refunds and other important program details.
Common Q&A for Administrators:
Our school community includes families with a wide range of financial circumstances. Are bursaries available?
Yes. We believe financial circumstances shouldn’t automatically prevent an interested student from participating. Full and partial bursaries may be available, depending on program enrolment and individual circumstances, and are handled discreetly in partnership with the school.
Does Explore It! carry insurance?
Yes. Explore It! carries $5 million in liability insurance. Certificates of insurance can be provided to our school partners, including documentation naming the school or school board as additionally insured where required.
Can Explore It! work with public and independent schools?
Yes. We work with a variety of school communities and collaborate with each school to meet its specific vendor, safety, insurance, screening and program requirements.
How do we decide which programs to offer?
Every school community is different — and that’s part of the fun.
We’ll work with you to create a program mix suited to your students’ ages, interests, schedule, available spaces and school priorities. Schools can choose from our existing programming, ask us for recommendations, or work with us to develop something that meets a particular need or interest.
Our offerings evolve constantly, so if you don’t see exactly what you’re looking for, ask us!
We’re interested in bringing Explore It! to our school. What’s next?
Get in touch! We’d love to learn more about your school community, what you’re looking for and how Explore It! might fit.
Call us at 416-417-0477 or email info@exploreitall.ca, and we’ll take it from there.
We look forward to exploring with you!