Summer Programs

Minds In Action

Minds in Action is designed to provide learning experiences outside of the classroom. Reminiscent of MSDWC's former Science In Motion program, MIA takes students throughout the county, state, and country for the best in hands-on learning.

Registration for Summer 2023 is now open. Spaces are limited for Levels 2 and 3, so early registrations and deposits are encouraged to secure your student's spot.

Minds In Action - Level 1 (Grades K-2)

Minds in Action - Level 1

Grades K-2

Cost: $30
Dates: May 30 - June 2, 2023

This year through Minds In Action Level 1, students will creek stomp, visit the Fort Wayne Zoo, and camp out at Salamonie Reservoir.

Parents provide transportation to Metro North Elementary School, and then transportation to learning experiences is provided.

DATE	ACTIVITY	TIME FRAME
Tuesday, May 30	Creek Stomping	12:00 - 4:00 pm
Wednesday, June 1	Fort Wayne Zoo & Salamonie Camp Out	Drop Off at 12:00 pm
Thursday, June 2	Salamonie Reservoir Programming	Pick Up at 12:00 pm

Register Here

Minds in Action - Level 2 (Grades 3-5)

Minds in Action - Level 2

Grades 3-5

Cost: $200 (payment plan available)
Dates: June 5-9, 2023

This year through Minds In Action Level 2, students will explore southern Indiana state parks. Activities include camping, spelunking, hiking, boat tours, creek stomping, swimming, and more.

Parents will drop-off students on Monday morning, and pick-up on Friday evening at Metro North Elementary School.

DATE	ACTIVITY
Monday, June 5	Spring Mill State Park -Donaldson Cave Hike
Tuesday, June 6	Spring Mill State Park - Boat Tours & Creek Stomp
Wednesday, June 7	Marengo Cave & Clifty Falls State Park
Thursday, June 8	Clifty Falls State Park - Tunnel Tour
Friday, June 9	Clifty Falls State Park & Lawrence W. Inlow Park

This trip is limited to 30 students. The registration deposit must be received in order to secure your spot.

Students who do not attend MSDWC schools may sign up for the trip, but will be put on the waitlist with priority of spots given to MSDWC students.

Register Here

Full Itinerary

Minds In Action - Level 3 (Grades 5-8)

Minds in Action - Level 3

Grades 5-8

Cost: $700 (payment plan available)
Dates: June 11-22, 2023

This year through Minds In Action - Level 3, students will explore the U.S. northeast. Highlights include Niagara Falls, whale watching in the Atlantic Ocean, Mt. Washington, whitewater rafting, Columbus Zoo, and so much more! Students will camp at various state parks throughout this 11-day journey.

Parents will drop-off students on Sunday, June 11, and pick-up on June 22 at Metro North Elementary School.

This trip is limited to 20 students. The registration deposit must be received in order to secure your spot.

Students who do not attend MSDWC schools may sign up for the trip, but will be put on the waitlist with priority of spots given to MSDWC students.

Register Here

Full Itinerary