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Journeys that Inspire
MCO creates opportunities for students to step beyond the boundaries of their everyday lives, opening doors to experiences they may have never imagined possible. These trips are more than just outings; they are powerful moments of belonging, discovery, and transformation.
Whether it’s a museum visit, a cultural festival, or a day at the lake, each experience serves as a bridge, connecting youth to their new home, deepening their understanding of the world, and strengthening their confidence to move through it with purpose.
Accompanied by caring staff and surrounded by peers who share similar journeys, students build friendships rooted in trust, laughter, and mutual respect. Together, they explore, learn, and grow in spaces where they feel safe, seen, and celebrated.
These shared adventures become more than just memories. They become milestones, marking a young person’s path toward healing, integration, and hope. With every smile, every new encounter, and every step into the unknown, our students reclaim agency, joy, and a growing belief in all that they have to offer the world.
SCHEDULED TRIPS
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PAST TRIPS 2025
PAST TRIPS 2025
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June 20th 2025 - FARM WISCONSIN
(7001 Gass Lake Rd, Manitowoc, WI 54220)
The Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center, located in Manitowoc County, is a state-of-the-art interactive agricultural education facility that connects visitors' curiosity to the fascinating world of Wisconsin farming. Designed to deepen public understanding of food sources and their significance, the center offers 10,000 square feet of hands-on learning experiences. Highlights include a birthing barn where guests can witness the daily birth of calves, as well as a Farm House Store that showcases local products and agricultural goods.
JUNE 27th 2025 - DISCOVERY WORLD
(500 N Harbor Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53202)
Discovery World, located on the shores of Lake Michigan, is Wisconsin’s premier science museum, offering a dynamic blend of hands-on exhibits, a world-class aquarium, and immersive educational experiences. Designed to spark curiosity and a lifelong love of exploration, it invites visitors of all ages to engage with science through interactive labs, virtual worlds, and creative play. Beyond its engaging exhibits, Discovery World also provides robust educational programs, including field trips, summer camps, and outreach initiatives, bringing science learning to classrooms and communities across the region.
July 11th 2025 - MENOMINEE PARK
(Hazel Street & Merritt Avenue Oshkosh, WI 54901)
Menominee Park, one of Oshkosh’s largest parks, is nestled along the eastern shore of Lake Winnebago, offering scenic sunrise views and a wide range of recreational activities. Visitors can enjoy fishing, boating with convenient launches in Miller’s Bay, and explore paved walking and biking trails. The park also features a free seasonal zoo, beach, amusement rides, and equipment rentals like kayaks and paddleboards. The eight-acre zoo hosts 30–50 animals annually, drawing over 100,000 visitors and offering both educational and entertaining experiences.
JULY 18th 2025 - BAY BEACH
(1313 Bay Beach Rd. Green Bay, WI 54302)
Bay Beach Amusement Park in Green Bay, Wisconsin, has been a beloved family destination for over a century, offering classic amusement rides like a ferris wheel, tilt-a-whirl, giant slide, and the Zippin' Pippin' Roller Coaster. Located along the shore of the Bay of Green Bay, the park also provides a variety of indoor and outdoor rental options for events, including the large Bay Beach Pavilion, which can accommodate up to 300 people, and several picnic shelters for groups of up to 100. Guests are welcome to bring grills for potluck picnics or choose from a list of preferred caterers for their events.
JULY 23rd 2025 - MOUNT OLYMPUS
(1701 Wisconsin Dells Pkwy A, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965)
Discover endless fun for all ages with thrilling attractions like America’s tallest water slide, The Rise of Icarus, and the country’s first rotating water slide, Medusa’s Slide wheel. Cool off in the massive Poseidon's Rage wave pool with 9-foot swells or unwind by the serene Pool of Delphi. Little ones will love the expansive outdoor kiddie play area, while thrill-seekers can enjoy award-winning roller coasters like Hades 360 and heart-pounding go-kart races. The excitement lasts all year long!
JULY 30th 2025 - BUILDING FOR KIDS
(100 W College Ave, Appleton, WI 54911)
The Building for Kids Children's Museum is dedicated to inspiring discovery and building resilience through intergenerational, play-based learning across the arts, sciences, and humanities. With a mission to empower children, engage caregivers, and energize communities, the museum emphasizes values such as play, imagination, inclusion, connection, and integrity. Hosting around 120,000 visitors annually across two floors and over 31,000 square feet of exhibit space, it serves families primarily from Outagamie and Winnebago Counties, while also welcoming guests from around the world. Recognized as the Best of the Valley Museum in 2021, it remains a vital, inclusive space for learning and connection.
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