Expeditions

2024: The Start of a New Partnership with Mankato Area Public Schools
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2024: The Start of a New Partnership with Mankato Area Public Schools

2024 was a milestone year for Project Success as we celebrated 30 years of impact and a new partnership with Mankato Area Public Schools. This new partnership began after great conversations between district and school leadership in Mankato with Project Success staff Matt Dreier, Elia Dimayuga-Bruggeman, Marc Bromaghim-Oropeza, and Adrienne Diercks. Project Success kicked off…

MEA Tours Give Minneapolis High School Students a Glimpse Into College Life

MEA Tours Give Minneapolis High School Students a Glimpse Into College Life

During the 3-day MEA break for students, Project Success led 115 high school students from Minneapolis on tours to six different college campuses in Minnesota and Wisconsin. These tours were designed to introduce students to college life, helping them envision their futures beyond high school and sparking thoughts about their own paths to higher education….

Exploring Nature Together: 500+ Students Build Confidence and Outdoor Skills

Exploring Nature Together: 500+ Students Build Confidence and Outdoor Skills

During fall and spring seasons Project Success coordinates with our middle school principals and teachers to host outdoor adventure field trips to local state parks and green spaces. This fall, we partnered once again with Friends of the Boundary Waters, Minneapolis Parks, and Wilderness Inquiry to bring more than 500 students (plus teachers and school staff)…

250 Middle School Students Experience the Outdoors with PS this Summer

250 Middle School Students Experience the Outdoors with PS this Summer

Project Success hosted a series of Outdoor Adventure overnight trips with middle school students to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA) and to the Apostle Islands this summer. These trips are part of Project Success’ Expeditions programming, which includes adventures that open new perspectives for one’s potential in the world. Getting out of day-to-day comfort…

A Year in Review: Project Success Highlights and Impacts from the 2023-2024 Year
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A Year in Review: Project Success Highlights and Impacts from the 2023-2024 Year

This past school year, 15,000+ middle and high school students and their families engaged in memorable moments and important milestones through Project Success programming and our proven DIG curriculum. We are excited to highlight some of the many ways that young people connected to their purpose this year – in both new and proven ways. Workshops…

PS High School Students Explore Future Paths in Washington D.C. with the Minnesota Vikings

PS High School Students Explore Future Paths in Washington D.C. with the Minnesota Vikings

A group of Minneapolis high school students recently embarked on a life-changing trip to Washington D.C. with Project Success and the Minnesota Vikings as part of our Expeditions programs. This unique adventure was more than just a visit to the nation’s capital; it was an educational and inspirational journey that left a lasting impact on…

A family at the Fielding Dreams event.
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Project Success’ 20th Annual Fielding Dreams with the Minnesota Twins

On May 3rd, Project Success partnered with the Minnesota Twins to commemorate the 20th year of our annual Fielding Dreams event. This event has evolved into a significant community partnership, with more than 120 companies supporting it over the years. We are deeply grateful for the overwhelming generosity we receive year after year from our donors, who…

Two students at MLK Day event.
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Students engage in Youth Empowerment Summit & Celebrations of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

On Friday January 19, Project Success was invited to partner in hosting a Youth Empowerment Summit presented as part of Governor Walz and Lt. Governor Flanagan’s statewide week of celebrations in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Students from Minneapolis North, Edison, Northeast, along with students at FAIR Crystal, engaged with local STEM professional groups as…

Beginning the school year with innovative programs: Two Months, Thousands of Connections!
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Beginning the school year with innovative programs: Two Months, Thousands of Connections!

We have launched another exciting school year! Our team has been busy connecting with all MPS middle and high school students and their families — helping students connect to their purpose through our innovative in-class workshops, expeditions, arts experiences, and the Institute. Below are a few highlights from the last two months of working with…

More Than 230 Middle School Students experience a Project Success Outdoor Adventure Trip in Summer 2023!

More Than 230 Middle School Students experience a Project Success Outdoor Adventure Trip in Summer 2023!

Project Success recently concluded a series of summer PS Outdoor Adventure overnight trips with middle school students to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA) and to the Apostle Islands. These trips are part of Project Success’ Expeditions programming, which includes adventures that expose diverse opportunities to colleges, nature settings, and international cities. We know that…

PS High School Students Explore Washington D.C. With the Minnesota Vikings While Discovering What Identity and Legacy Mean for Them

PS High School Students Explore Washington D.C. With the Minnesota Vikings While Discovering What Identity and Legacy Mean for Them

This June, fifteen high school students selected by principals from each of our partner Minneapolis Public Schools embarked on an experience to the heart of the nation’s capital, Washington D.C.. Students were selected by school leadership based on who would gain the most from this transformative experience. This trip, in partnership with the Minnesota Vikings,…

Project Success 2022-2023 Top 20 Program Highlights
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Project Success 2022-2023 Top 20 Program Highlights

01. 4,000 In-Class PS Workshops This school year, 15,000+ MPS middle and high school students collectively received 4,000 in-class workshops. Students engaged in one workshop per month with our highly trained facilitators. Our proven curriculum helps students dream, ignite and grow. 02. PS Credit Recovery For the second school year, Project Success continued to work with our…