Summer Explorer Card

The GOE Summer Explorer Card runs June 21 – September 30, 2026 — 104 days to explore Essex County, pour into yourself, and show up for your community. Most activities are free or low-cost. The only rule is that you show up.

This card saves to your phone's browser automatically — but ⚠️ you must open it in the same browser on the same device every time. Switching from Safari to Chrome, or opening it inside another app's browser, means your progress won't be there. Pick one browser, bookmark it, and stay there! Pro tip: screenshot your Tally at the end of summer to keep it forever.

Complete your badge goal in any category to earn that badge. You can change your goal anytime from the Home tab — set it to whatever challenges you without overwhelming you.

Complete at least one activity in every category to unlock the ☕ Full Cup badge — the highest honor.

The 👯 Frienger Unlocks category only counts when done with another person. Post in the GOE group — "who wants to try this with me?" — and someone might just say yes. And if nobody does? Go anyway. Show up, have fun, vibe with people. Then come back and tell us all about it. Your experience matters either way. 💚

Don't like an activity? Delete it. Have something better? Add it. This card is a starting point, not a prescription. The goal is a summer that feels full — however that looks for you.