Registration for the 2026-27 School Year Explorers Program is now open: Non-School Day (NSD) registration for the 2026-27 School Year is now open.

Junior Explorers is a high quality childcare program for children, ages three through 5 and ages 3 through 4 for summer. At Explorers, we provide children opportunities to learn through a wide variety of activities such as art, music, science projects, cooking, games, writing, reading, crafts, outdoor play, computers, practicing social skills, gym time, dramatic play, and much more! There is a balance of activity options that includes large group, small group, and individual choices. There is a $200 charge at the time of registration. $100 of this fee is a non-refundable registration fee. The remaining $100 is a deposit for care that will be applied to your first months invoice. Contracts withdrawn by Tuesday, April 7 will be refunded their $100 deposit. Contracts withdrawn by Tuesday, June 16 will receive a partial refund of $50. Contracts removed after June 16 will forfeit the entire $100 deposit.

Summer Junior Explorers Registration opens February 11 at 8 AM 2 days/week every week minimum for registration Held at the Minnetonka Community Education Center June 16 through August 21 Families will have the opportunity to make schedule changes to their summer enrollment by May 12th

Summer Explorers 2026: K-Grade 5 2-5 days/week consistent schedule required Incoming Kindergartners and RSK students will attend Minnetonka Community Education Center Students entering 1st-5th Grade will attend either Excelsior or Scenic Heights Must register for 8 out of the 10 weeks Registration opens February 11 at 8 AM