Welcome to Chaska Middle School West!
Sixth graders have the opportunity to attend an educational experience of a lifetime at Deep Portage Learning Center in Hackensack, Minnesota! Some of the exciting activities you can do there include: orienteering, pioneer Olympics, survival, bog hikes, team activities, night stalkers, wolf howling, campfire, and a climbing wall.
This trip is a 2-night overnight nature experience with the following goals:
Develop personal appreciation, sensitivity, and stewardship for the environment
Use problem-solving skills in individual and group situations
Try new activities, build self-esteem, and build new friendships with classmates
Deep Portage Trip Dates
Metallic Meteors: November 17-19
Crystal Comets: November 19-21
The total student cost for the Deep Portage trip is $200.00 (less any fundraising).
The cost for chaperones is $175
The final payment is due TBD Fall 2025
Questions? Contact:
Mary Jo (MJ) Nairn | nairnm@district112.org | 952-556-7574
Barb Green | greenb@district112.org | 952-556-7519