senior program summer site : main events

Monday, August 1
College Fair
Have no idea where you want to go to college? Have 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.

Funny Stages
Has your funny bone been giving you trouble? New Haven’s own Funny Stages will give you something to laugh about. The Funny Stages offers an ever-changing lineup of innovative performances in New Haven and beyond! Tonight Funny Stages, featuring Explo’s own, Hallie Martenson, is bringing the laughter to Explo.

Tuesday, August 2
"My So-Called Enemy" + Director, Lisa Gossels
Join us for a screening (and post-viewing discussion!) of Lisa Gossels’ “My So-Called Enemy.” This documentary follows six young Israeli and Palestinian women during and after their participation in the program Building Bridges for peace. Beyond the Israeli/Palestinian conflict, this film tells the coming-of-age story of these women, and the importance and value of a dialogue between conflicting viewpoints. After the film, Lisa Gossels will join us for a discussion of the film.

Wednesday, August 3
Explo Art Show
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 exposition of student work is sure to be a swanky event, so bring that girl or guy you've been meaning to ask out or 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.

Mission 0
Nothing says summer like an outdoor concert! Exploring a new landscape of underground pop, Mission 0 has been called "an acoustic groove in an electronic suit." Featuring shimmering vocals layered over a diverse mix of instruments and percussion, the band's sound ranges from rootsy, aching soul to dark, techno-infused rock.

PWG Fitness Center
Get a workout in at the largest indoor gym in the Northern Hemisphere! Yale’s Payne Whitney Gymnasium features everything one could want in their fitness regime, and is open for extended evening hours.

Thursday, August 4
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 from around the world. Get those requests in early and 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 5
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.