Explorers Program at Newark Museum
The Newark Museum Explorers Program is a year-round work-based, college-preparatory, and mentoring program that supports Newark high school students in their exploration of the sciences and humanities, and pursuit of a college education.[1][2][3] The program is run from the Newark Museum in Newark, New Jersey, United States.[1]
History
[edit]In 1995, the Science Explorer's Program was the recipient of a start-up grant under the YouthAlive! Project, a national initiative, funded by the DeWitt Wallace Reader's Digest Fund in partnership with the Association of Science-Technology Centers (ASTC).[4] The initiative called for the development of programs in museums that could provide positive work and learning opportunities for young people.[4][5] The Star Ledger covered the program in 1998.[5]
The Newark Museum Explorers Program is also a recipient of a grant provided by the Rivendell Foundation.[6] In 2019, the program was recognized by Panasonic for its innovative curriculum. [7]
Meetings and workshops
[edit]Explorers meet regularly for workshops, meetings and training sessions prior to each festival. Workshops offered in the past includes public speaking workshops, bird-watching, financial literacy workshops, glass art workshops, etiquette workshops, animation workshops, mural painting, soap and candle making workshops.[1][2][8]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 "Explorers Teen Program — The Newark Museum of Art". newarkmuseumart.org. Retrieved 2026-09-14.
- 1 2 Carter, Barry (January 27, 2002). "Arts and Science beckon students to Museum". The Star Ledger. pp. N1.
- ↑ Impaglia, Samantha (2025-06-04). "17 Local High School Students Graduate From the Newark Museum of Art Explorers Program". Montclair Girl. Retrieved 2026-09-14.
- 1 2 "Explorers Fund — The Newark Museum of Art". newarkmuseumart.org. Retrieved 2026-09-14.
- 1 2 Turner, Patricia C (October 25, 1998). "Newark students explore the world of microbes". The Star Ledger. p. 9.
- ↑ "Rivendell Foundation". Retrieved 2 January 2013.
- ↑ Museum, Newark. "Newark Museum Explorers Program Recognized by Panasonic for Innovative Student Curriculum". www.prweb.com. Retrieved 2026-09-14.
- ↑ Mccartney, Allison (2008-06-24). "The Newark Museum Science Explorers Venture On to New Horizons". nj. Retrieved 2026-09-14.