World Explorers Group

What World Explorers Group does

World Explorers Foundation (operating under the World Explorers Group umbrella) is a Brooklyn-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization delivering in-person enrichment programming for children ages 2 to 12. Its primary offerings are year-round after-school enrichment at three named Brooklyn partner schools (TBBS, PS 32, PS 38), a summer day camp (with a 2025 schedule running June 29 – August 28 plus a bonus week August 31 – September 4) operating from its Fort Greene facility at 36 St. Felix Street, school break camps, and "My Early Explorer & Me" caregiver-and-child classes for ages 2–4. The organization also maintains a kid-friendly podcast, Tough Talks, distributed via RSS, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts, and a small branded merchandise storefront (Explorers Kit) priced from $11 to $48.

Name

World Explorers Group

Legal name

World Explorers Foundation

Website

https://explorerkids.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

World Explorers Foundation is a Brooklyn-based 501(c)(3) non-profit running year-round after-school programs at three partner schools, a summer day camp, school break camps, and Caregiver & Me classes for children ages 2 to 12, supplemented by a family podcast and branded merchandise.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Childcare and Youth Enrichment Services

NAICS

Child Care Services (6244), Educational Services (611), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Holiday, Inset-Day & Break Coverage Programs (Early Years) (EDACAHAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Leadership, Debate & Model UN Camps (EDAMALAK), Kids & Family Learning Workshops (Family Crafts, Junior Maker Classes) (THAJAKAO)

Keywords

• After-school programs
• Summer camp services
• Childcare enrichment
• Preschool classes
• School break camp

Headquarters

HQ city

Brooklyn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Summer Camp Registration Fees: Year-round camp programs including summer camp (June 29 - August 28, plus bonus week August 31 - September 4) and school break camp. Revenue from weekly camp registration fees with promotional discounts offered during Black Friday and holiday seasons.
2. After School Program Fees: Fall 2026 trimester registration for after-school programs at partner schools TBBS, PS 32, and PS 38. Ongoing enrollment revenue.
3. Caregiver & Me Classes: Early explorer classes for children ages 2-4 with caregiver participation. Drop-in and ongoing enrollment options available.
4. Merchandise Sales: Direct e-commerce sales of branded merchandise including camp t-shirts, hoodies, backpacks, drawstring bags, and water bottles. Prices range from $11 to $48.
5. Donations: 501(c)(3) non-profit organization accepting tax-deductible donations. IRS Registration #: 92-3713206.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

World Explorers Group operates as a 501(c)(3) non-profit delivering year-round in-person childcare and enrichment programming for children ages 2-12 in Brooklyn, NY. Core offerings include After School Programs at partner schools (TBBS, PS 32, PS 38), a Summer Camp (June 29 - September 4), School Break Camp, and My Early Explorer & Me caregiver-and-child classes, all built around a play-based, global-cultural-education curriculum. The organization also runs the Tough Talks podcast and sells branded merchandise through its website.

Product overview

World Explorers Foundation operates as a unified family-focused educational non-profit offering a portfolio of interconnected programs for children ages 2-12. The core offerings consist of After School Programs at partner schools (TBBS, PS 32, PS 38), Summer Camp, School Break Camp, and My Early Explorer & Me Classes. These programs share a common global exploration curriculum framework emphasizing cultural learning, creativity, and social-emotional development. The Tough Talk Podcast extends the educational mission to families through expert discussions. Merchandise (Explorers Kit) complements the camp experience with branded apparel and accessories.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tough Talks Podcast: A kid-friendly podcast space where experts gather to inspire and equip families to have tough, often taboo, timely conversations about life.

Products and services

• After School Programs After-school enrichment program delivered on-site at three Brooklyn partner schools (TBBS, PS 32, PS 38) for children ages 2-12, featuring a global exploration curriculum, hands-on activities, and cultural learning experiences.
• Summer Camp Year-round summer day camp program for children ages 2-12 running June 29 to September 4, featuring creative activities, global exploration themes, and learning through play.
• School Break Camp Day camp programs offered during school breaks (spring break, holidays) with themed activities such as Spy School Break Camp, featuring hands-on adventures and skill-building experiences for children ages 2-12.
• My Early Explorer & Me Classes Caregiver-and-me classes for children ages 2-4 featuring play-based learning, storytime, messy play, music & movement, and open play space, designed as a supportive community for Brooklyn caregivers.
• Tough Talks Podcast Kid-friendly podcast where experts discuss tough, often taboo, timely conversations about life, providing families with tools for healthy conversations with children. Distributed via RSS, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
• Explorers Kit Merchandise Branded merchandise lineup including Camp Kit Youth Tees ($26-$36), Youth Logo Hooded Hoodie ($39), Explorers Drawstring Bag ($30), Explorer Deluxe Backpack ($48), and Stainless Steel Water Bottle ($11), sold directly through the website storefront.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kids in Sports: NYC provider of sports-based after-school programs, summer camps, and classes for young children. Comparable multi-program, multi-age offering and Manhattan/Brooklyn family market.
• New York Kids Club: NYC-based provider of preschool, enrichment classes, camps, and drop-off programs for young children. Closely mirrors World Explorers' play-based curriculum and ages 2-12 focus.
• JCC Manhattan: Jewish Community Center operating early childhood classes, after-school programs, and seasonal camps for NYC families. Comparable non-profit structure and age 2-12 enrichment offerings.
• 92nd Street Y (92Y): Long-established NYC community organization running after-school enrichment, summer camps, and early childhood classes for families. Comparable year-round programming model and Brooklyn/Manhattan family target market.
• Good Shepherd Services: NYC non-profit providing after-school, summer programming, and youth development services. Comparable non-profit structure and family/child welfare mission.

Regional players

• Diller-Quaile School of Music: NYC music and movement school offering early childhood and after-school classes. Comparable NYC location and preschool-age target audience, but focused on music rather than multi-disciplinary enrichment.
• Brooklyn Friends School: Brooklyn independent school offering after-school and summer programming for local families. Comparable geographic footprint and family demographic, though anchored on formal K-12 academics.

Broad incumbents

• YMCA of Greater New York: Large incumbent NYC non-profit running summer day camps, after-school programs, and youth enrichment across multiple boroughs. Offers overlapping childcare and camp services but at materially greater scale and broader geographic reach.

Emerging players

• Wonderschool: Childcare marketplace and small-provider platform serving families seeking preschool, after-school, and camp programs. Comparable family target market but operates a tech-enabled marketplace model rather than direct programming.
• Tinkergarten: Outdoor, play-based early childhood program operating across the U.S. Comparable play-based and nature-themed curriculum for young children, but at broader national scale rather than single-neighborhood.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@world.explorers.foundation
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php?id=61574041911541
• Instagraminstagram.com/world.explorers.foundation
• TikToktiktok.com/@worldexplorersfoundation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/new-york-city-explorers-group

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