Mohr's Explorers

Mohrs Explorers is an incredible program. Every week our son came home happy and excited to share what he had experienced during his hours immersed in nature with the fantastic Mohrs counselors and friends. He made forts out of branches, played outdoor games, explored the woods, learned to identify trees and birds, learned to look and really see wildlife and signs of the seasons. Mohrs is just what the doctor ordered for health--body and soul! We are so grateful that our son has reaped its benefits all year.

My son joined Mohr's as a 5 year old during the summer of 2020. Mike was so helpful discussing the best group he would be in (based on age and personalities), and my son had a great time! He has joined the after school program since September and was super happy, even on those cold wet winter days. He's already asked to sign up for next fall.

Both of our children love Mohr's! Our son has been attending for years, and continues to love it. Our 5 year old daughter just started during the pandemic and it's been an amazing escape. I can't say enough good things - their instructor, Eran, is wonderful. They have so much fun, while learning at the same time!

My child is enrolled in the Mohr’s Explorers Spring program and is loving it. We wanted her to feel more comfortable being in nature, getting more familiar with our local reservation, and learning more about flora and fauna. She regularly comes home with the new fun facts about a plant or animal she learned about from her session. We would highly recommend this program to anyone who wants their child to move their body, get fresh air and become excited about nature.

My son adores Mohr's Explorers! He started last fall and it's been the most constant activity in his life during the pandemic. As a nature lover, he loves the activities, from scavenger hunts to bird watching, and he also enjoys getting to spend time with his friends. Theresa, his group leader, is wonderful.

Our son (6 years old) looks forward to every single Monday with Mohr's!

Wonderful afterschool program for elementary school kids! My son is in 3rd grade and at his second year in the program and loves it. All outdoor, exploring Central Park and participating to engaging and diverse activities with great instructors. Mike has been great and thorough in communicating with families including COVID-19 related policy and procedures.

What a fantastic program! What a great opportunity to explore nature and learn about wildlife! So important, especially during the pandemic.

We discovered Mohr’s during the pandemic and it has been a lifesaver - outdoor activities in rain or shine - our son looks forward to it every week. Mike does a fantastic job of mixing fun and learning - we can’t recommend it enough.

My first grader has loved Mohr’s Explorers. She has participated in the Winter of 2020 and now the Spring of 2021. It has given her an outlet for peer activity in a supportive and fun environment. I think this program is amazingly well run and full of fun for a variety of kids.

This is the third year our son has been a Mohr’s Explorer, and I think it’s his favorite activity that he’s ever done. As the youngest child, he relishes being the family expert in all things related to the South Mountain Reservation—whenever we go hiking, he points out trees, flowers, wildlife tracks, and so much more that shows how much he’s learned. And the amazing instructors help bring out the leader and team player in him too. He loves everything about it, and I recommend it wholeheartedly!

Our son who is 5.5 years old joined the program for the first time this spring. He has never been more excited about an after school program. He loves the activities, the older kids in the program and his guide. He also enjoys going when it rains and he actually thinks it is so cool that they can run around the park under the rain.

My daughter does Mohr's with her best friend and they have a blast - even went on a weekend camping trip with the group (a bit before Covid) and I was worried cos the girls were quite young then to be without their parents and my child has some separation anxiety but she didn't ask for me once!

We have been part of the Mohr’s Explorers family for almost fifteen years. My older son, who is now 20, participated in after school programs, summer camp and overnight camping trips. Now my younger son, who is 9, is an eager Explorer in the after school program. For city kids to be able to experience the outdoors and the city’s wonderful parks is the ultimate gift. Thank you Mike! Your team is the best.

An amazing camp full of energy and enthusiasm for the great outdoors! Mike and his staff of thoughtful in planning activities, maintaining safety, and ensuring the kiddos have an outstanding experience with each outing! Outstanding program!!

Our kids love Mohr's Explorers! They love tramping around Central Park and especially love the free play opportunities. They are always pointing out bird species they have learned or edible plant species they can identify when we are out on family walks. Shout out to instructor Ben - the kids adore him.

My daughter adores Mohr’s. It’s been a welcome outlet for fun outdoor activities during the pandemic. She comes home with new excitement about the friends she has made and the environment around her after each session.

We joined Mohr's for the first time last fall during the pandemic and we appreciate having the opportunity to connect with friends outdoors and have FUN. My daughter always looks forward to going to Mohr's and I am convinced that it has helped her stay motivates as it has given her something to look forward to between endless days of remote schooling!

Our son (6 yo) loves being an explorer in Central Park every week. This is our third semester and both instructors we've experienced were absolutely great. Mike is always available for every question or request. Great weekly afternoon activity!

We had an amazing experience with Mohr’s this year. Ray or shine, kids are outdoors, exploring everything our magnificent Central Park has to offer. The instructors are very knowledgeable and the time is filled with fun interactive activities. Kids come home excited, with so much to share. We love it.

Our energetic daughter has attended Mohr’s all year. She loves it. It has been an unbelievable silver lining during COVID. Every time we pick her up, no matter how rainy, cold, or warm and sunny, she’s happy and her mood is wonderful. She adores the instructors. We are so thankful for Mohr’s.

A friend of mine once said that central park is the lung of New York City. Every week my daughter is still traipsing around sledding, building shelters, identifying trees, spotting a variety of birds and playing games. Each season when it is time to consider activities of registration Mohr’s Explorer’s has been the one constant. At 11 years old I keep wondering when she’s going to outgrow this loose group of changing outdoor friends. I’m now guessing never.

Both our daughters (ages 6 and 8) attended Mohr’s Explorers’ summer camp session (pre-COVID) and both winter and spring after school sessions (during COVID), and loved all sessions! They have learned so much about nature like identifying birds and plants (who knew plantain leaves had antiseptic properties so you could crush and rub them on cuts and scrapes!), built bivouacs, played group games, and even know where they are in Central Park by looking at the numbers on lamp posts. It’s such a valuable program, the girls are out in nature having fun and both instructors they’ve had were so knowledgeable and kind. We highly recommend Mohr’s Explorers!

Our son has been part of Mohr's for the past 3 years. He looks forward every week to go to Mohr's after school. Exploring northern Central Park and having lots of different activities.

My daughters have been attending Mohr’s Explorers for several years. They come home hungry and excited to talk about all of their adventures. It builds confidence, fosters a love for nature and makes cooperative problem solving into fun games.

Absolutely fabulous! Mohrs provided an extremely safe and extremely fun experience that lifted my daughter’s spirits in this difficult year. Don’t know what we’d have done without this program and it’s great teacher.

Mohr's Explorers has been a fantastic resource to our family over the years. Both our son and daughter have gotten into the woods, tramped around in nature, and learned a lot, all while having lots of laughs. There's nothing like a kid with a pair of dirty sneakers having good old-fashioned fun!

This is the second consecutive time that I’ve signed my son up for Mohr’s Explorers. He is always excited to go and always happy whim I pick him up. Great program for kids.

My older daughter started doing Mohr’s in the fall and it has been the highlight of her wk during the pandemic. She is so excited by what she is learning and loves to point out what different species of plants are that she has learned. I’m sending both my kids to summer camp as well. It’s great!

Both of our boys have loved Mohr’s over the years, and we have loved that they have high quality outdoor exploration time.

My son absolutely loves Mohr's. He has been attending several sessions in a row and every time there's new adventures in nature, observations and lots of activities. The program is an amazing offering to nurture kids' love for nature. We greatly appreciate Mike's work and commitment (snow, rain or shine!) He has been a great leader for our son, and we look forward to more explorations in the fall!

My boy didn't want to miss a single session, even during a snow blizzard! He loves it and comes home full of joy and insights that he learned! Thanks Mike for putting together a wonderful program and being so accomodating! And thanks to the wonderful instructors!

Our son loves his Mohr's adventures every week. He learns something new every outing and gets to explore, get dirty and have fun - rain or shine. It is truly an amazing experience all around that he looks forward to every week - we are so glad we found it. Mike and his staff do a terrific job - we recommend them again and again!

All of our children love Mohr's! Our older children have attended for years, Our youngest has been participating all year and it has been such a great escape during COVID. They have so much fun, while learning at the same time!

My son has done Mohr's Explorers for 7 years. It is hands down the best activity he's been part of. The staff is incredible. Mike brings such personalized attention and care and makes each child/ family feel special. We have done classes and the camping trips and have recruited friends for both. This program fosters adventure, independence, socialization, live of nature and a sense of community that is so needed in the city. Can not recommend enough.

Our kids love the program! Super engaging and always fun!

Our daughter LOVES her weekly hiking time with Mohr's! This program has helped her develop confidence, independence, and a love for the outdoors. I can't wait until her younger sis is old enough to enroll.

My daughter has done three sessions in a row, all through fall, winter, and now spring. She looks forward to heading out into the woods with the group every week and comes home with all sorts of adventure stories. I'm thrilled she's been able to do something fun with friends during Covid. Mohr's is fantastic!

I have three children in Mohr's Explorers, all three of them LOVE it. They have tons of fun every week, talk about it for days afterward, and are getting fantastic time outdoors! The counselors are knowledgeable and so great with the kids. Highly recommend, I wish we had enrolled them sooner.

My 6-year old daughter LOVES Mohr's Explorers! Our counselor, Caroline, is super sweet and gets the kids excited about being outdoors. They do scavenger hunts for birds, look at different local vegetation, dig for bugs. She comes home dirty and happy and looks forward to it every week!

My 3 kids age 6, 8, and 11 each LOVE Mohr's Explorers!!!! Rain, snow, or sunshine, they are always excited to see what new activity is planned for the day. Whether it be fort building wars, or animal habitat lessons, they have a blast!!!

I can’t say enough positive things about Mohr’s Explorers. In a year filled with sadness, disappointment, and anxiety we felt so lucky to have Mohr’s Explorers for our son. It was a wonderful social outlet and a wonderful release from screen filled school days. Every time we enter the reservation my son is filled with stories about what Mike has taught him. Thanks for bringing joy and a love of nature to our little guy!

Highly recommend!! My son has attended the Mohr’s Explorer’s classes in South Mountain Reservation this past Fall, Winter, and now Spring, and it is hands down his favorite class! Every week he looks forward to the adventurous hikes, games, and learning new things about the forest!

My son has been participating in Mohr's Explorers consistently for the past several years and still loves it just as much as when he started. It's a great combination of structured activities and safe independent exploration. He's always in such a better mood when I pick him up!

Mohr’s Explorers has been phenomenal for my son! He is 7.5 and a classic active, high energy child! He loves physical activity and being outdoors, and Mohr’s Explorer’s has kept him happy and engaged throughout the fall and winter! Especially during a global pandemic, Mike and his team and amazing at helping to keep the kids joyful, socializing, learning, and *safe* throughout! Very grateful for their thoughtfulness and caring.

This is a wonderful program! Our daughter loved her outdoor experience. Very well run, safe and great communication during COVID!

Our first grader has been taking part in Mohr's Explorers for the past year and her enthusiasm is palpable. Hot, col, dry, wet; she is always excited for another hike with Mike.

Our two kids absolutely love Mohr’s. I’m so grateful for such a fantastic program that gets them outside to move and explore! It’s been such an amazing program, especially during the pandemic when getting outdoors and spending time with peers safely is even more important.

Mohr's Explorers is an extraordinary program. It has been a lifesaver during the pandemic. We are in the park every day, and it has taught my daughter a different way to interact with nature. She does the activities learned with her friends regularly, and the creativity is incredible. Eran, our teacher all year, is ever calm, engaging, and fun. Thank you so much!

My oldest has been a huge Mohr's Explorers fan since Kindergarten, attending every quarter, and is still loving it in the 3rd grade. He has had great experiences, made friends, and learned a ton, while enjoying and exploring the outdoors.

I highly recommend it! Mohr’s is an exceptional program that encourages love of outdoor exploration rain, snow or shine! My son loves it and always comes home excited to share stories of his Mohr’s adventures.

Mohr’s Explorers has been fantastic. My sons have been attending after school sessions for the past 3 years. Outdoors - Exercise - Teamwork and free time for me. Thank you.

Mohr's Explorers has been, hands down, one of our favorite afterschool programs. The kids are outside, rain or shine, learning and playing every week - our daughter comes home both exhausted and excited to share what she's learned or played each session.

Mohr's has been such an amazing part of our younger son's summers for the past few years. We love, as does he, the sense of adventure and curiosity that Mike and everyone else involved with the program fosters in the kids every day, whether rain or shine. When we take strolls in the park, he will often point to a spot and regale us with tales of what fun activity they did there and what cool nugget of information they learned. Mohrs is a real, unique treasure, especially in this technology-focused age.

My son loves going to Mohr's Explorers each week regardless of the weather. His favorite activity about Mohr's Explorer's is going to the headquarters in the Central Park woods. I am so grateful the kids experience nature and explore the beauty of Central Park.

My 2 boys love Mohr's Explorers. They've done it in an after school and summer camp setting. Mike was the only one we trusted last summer during the pandemic. Since it's all outdoors, and we know Mike is meticulous about rules, we felt good about sending them. It was a wonderful experience after being in lockdown for months. Our boys have made many friends at Mohr's Explorers.

My daughter's friend told her how much he loved Mohr's and she started attending during the pandemic...it was a hit immediately! She looks forward every week to walking around Central Park and learning and playing games....her instructor, Eran, is the best, he really engages the kids!

Mohr’s Explorers is an amazing program that teaches kids about nature and lets them have lots of fun in the process. My son comes home every week excited about what they have seen and done. I love the fact that kids are outdoors rain or shine and especially the winter session has been lots of fun.

My son loves this nature friendly program in Central Park and he has a lot of fun. Regardless of the weather, he's excited to be out there. The teachers are great. During our weekend walk, he would show us his path and what he learned which is great.

Mohr's explorer's has given my child a chance to interact with others from different cultures and backgrounds. I feel that this organization is an asset to the community. I would highly recommend this program to any parent or guardian.

Our children need to be outside, particularly after this past year! This is a diverse, creative, nature friendly program that has been on the forefront of innovation since it began. One of the very first years that Mohr's Explorers offered the EADVENTURE summer day camp, my son participated with the program. Today he is 18 years old and still talks about the experience he had that summer in NYC!