Explorium:
Enrichment experiences
program overview
Movement-based enrichment programs for curious kids, offered in collaboration with local community spaces.
This program is created by G.E.M. Class and hosted at:
📍 Community spaces in Dripping Springs, Bee Cave, and the surrounding Austin Hill Country in Texas.
WHAT WE DO:
Movement games (teamwork, coordination, strategy)
Logic challenges (problem-solving, critical thinking)
Real-world skills (communication, leadership, teamwork)
Community Guests
Community members share their “superpowers” (ex: artists, entrepreneurs, drone pilots, strategy/game experts).
Built with Kids
Learners help shape each month’s activities, so every month is different and driven by their interests.
Special Focus
Through including ages 11-12, it will help build and shape our upcoming teen enrichment experience. Community Guests
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Brent
A lifelong learner at heart, Brent brings a passion for growth shaped by years of studying strategy games like chess, creative writing, strength sports, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Across every discipline, the same core habits rise to the top: patience, resilience, and deliberate practice. His sessions meet students where they are while gently challenging them to think deeper, plan smarter, and stay steady when things get tough. Through logic and strategy-based games, students build focus, flexible thinking, and confidence, discovering that real growth comes from patience and intentional effort.
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Sister Stitches
We’re excited to welcome Sister Stitches, two homeschooled sister entrepreneurs bringing the art of crocheting to EXPLORIUM! For the past three years, they’ve been sharing their craft in community spaces, demonstrating how fiber arts nurture focus, calm, creativity, and meaningful connection.
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Phoebe
Phoebe is a creative and energetic young maker who loves bringing imagination to life through hands-on crafts. With a natural passion for storytelling and design, she creates fun, expressive hand puppets that inspire creativity in both kids and adults.
Phoebe will guide learners step-by-step in designing and creating their very own paper dragon hand puppet-each one full of personality, creativity, and flair.
Get ready to imagine, create, and bring your dragon to life.
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Jen Joy
Jenifer Joy is an international performer and world-traveled educator bringing yo-yo + STEAM to EXPLORIUM through high-energy, movement-based experiences. After touring across the U.S. performing for hundreds of kids each week, she now blends creativity, coordination, and problem-solving into hands-on learning that truly sticks.
With a passion for connection and embodied learning, Jenifer helps kids build confidence, focus, and a sense of joy through movement.
This is JOY in Motion.
what our participants say
“Wow! I am so glad we could join the fun today! We really had a lot of fun! Kisha did a fantastic job with each child in the class.”
— K.C.
“My kiddo keeps us on time for your class every week. She checks her watch and reminds me. She loves it so much!”
— L.C.
If this mission speaks to you, please consider donating to our fund for Explorium through our foundation.
Every dollar helps us say “yes” to another child, another experience, another opportunity.
Donate if you’re able
Share with someone who believes in kids and community
Be part of something meaningful
Stay tuned for fall 2026 pricing.
Faqs
Text “EXPLORE” to (301) 507-2811 if you have any more questions!
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A drop-off homeschool enrichment program with movement, creativity, and real-world learning.
✨ Themes are inspired by children’s interests, questions, and curiosities, along with guest experiences. This apporach helps children have a meaningful voice in shaping their Explorium experience.
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Private location around Dripping Springs/Bee Cave, TX
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Explorium is designed primarily for homeschool-aged children approximately 5 to 12 years old.
Based on interest and enrollment, we may also pilot a Teen Enrichment Group for ages 13 year olds, providing older learners with opportunities for leadership, collaboration, project-based experiences, community involvement, and age-appropriate discussions.
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Two to three supervising adults onsite, with a maximum 1:10 adult-to-child ratio.
✔️ Background checks on file
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Lunch, snacks, water
Closed-toe shoes + comfy clothes
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Movement games • Creative projects • Logic challenges • Guest facilitators • Team building
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New families: First start day of each new seasonal session (if space allows).
Returning families: flexible drop-in dates (if space allows)
🚫 Walk-ins not available
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Kisha Brown is a licensed educator, homeschool mom, and the founder of G.E.M. CLASS.
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Make-ups may be scheduled within the same month only (space permitting).
No rollovers.
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Spots are limited.
Once full, families will be placed on a waitlist and notified if space opens.
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No. Explorium is not a school and is not intended to replace homeschooling at home. Families remain responsible for their child’s homeschool education. Explorium provides a supportive community where children can explore interests, build friendships, move their bodies, and participate in enriching hands-on experiences.
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Learning naturally happens throughout our experiences. Reading, writing, communication, math, science, creativity, critical thinking, and life skills are often woven into projects, games, discussions, movement, and real-world experiences. However, Explorium does not follow a formal curriculum, assign grades, or provide academic instruction in the traditional school sense.
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Mixed-age learning brings children of different ages together in a shared community. Younger children benefit from observing and interacting with older peers, while older children develop leadership, communication, and mentoring skills. This approach more closely reflects how learning happens in families, communities, and everyday life.
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While we value mixed-age experiences, there are times when children may separate into smaller groups based on age, interests, developmental readiness, or the activity itself. Our anticipated breakout groups are generally:
• Ages 5-7
• Ages 8-12
• Ages 13 years (pilot group, based on interest and enrollment)
These groupings are flexible and may vary depending on enrollment, interests, and the nature of the activity.
Think of mixed-age activities as the things kids naturally do together in the real world: building forts, creating art, exploring nature, playing games, working on projects, sharing interests, and solving problems together. Some activities happen as one community, while others break into smaller age groups when appropriate.
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Yes. We anticipate spending significant time outdoors whenever weather permits. Nature exploration, movement, outdoor games, and hands-on experiences are an important part of the Explorium experience. Indoor spaces will also be available for projects, discussions, and weather-related adjustments.
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Explorium is connection-first, movement-based, and child-centered. We believe children learn best when they feel connected, engaged, curious, and supported. Rather than focusing on worksheets or rigid schedules, we prioritize relationships, hands-on experiences, movement, creativity, and real-world learning opportunities.
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We’re currently gathering family feedback and finalizing details for our new location and schedule. Our plan is to host informal meet-and-greets in late August so families can connect, ask questions, and explore the space.
Our tentative Fall 2026 session will run for approximately 10 weeks, from the week of September 14 through the week of November 16. Families will have the option to participate one, two, or three days per week, depending on availability and final enrollment offerings.
Families who have expressed interest will receive updates regarding schedules, enrollment options, pricing, meet-and-greet opportunities, and location details as they become available.
Text “EXPLORE” to 301-507-2811 to obtain an interest form.
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