2019 has been a whirlwind of excitement for the Merze Tate Explorers. Exclusive interviews with Oscar-winning costume designer Ruth Carter, meetings with state legislators in Washington DC, and a cultural emersion experience in Japan are just some of the many amazing opportunities the Explorers have to celebrate. Student leaders of

The Explorers pose here with the Numazu delegation during their visit to Heda, Japan where they learned of the history of this seaside community. Mt. Fuji, the historic Skywalk, and Tokyo were just some of the amazing places the Explorers visited during their two weeks in Japan. Thanks to a

Mattawan (MICH)- Members of the Merze Tate Explorers served as assistant chefs for the recent Stone Soup competition at Pretty Lake Vacation Camp and Adventure Centre. The Explorers not only learned how to create unique meals from fresh food products grown locally, they also created this amazing video to highlight

Members of the Merze Tate Explorers entered their short video projects in Public Media Network's Say Something! Media and Ideas Festival in April. The students' works were viewed to a studio audience and were recognized among media makers of all ages. Tirrea Billings, an Explorer mentor, won for her documentary,

One satisfied customer! Great job Nevaeh! Aliah and Arhea help guests select the perfect bow for their Christmas gift during the annual Gift Wrapping Fundraiser at the Crossroads Mall. For the second year, the Merze Tate Explorers wrapped gifts for hurried Christmas shoppers at the Crossroads Mall in Portage, Michigan. Gifts

In the 10th year of the Merze Tate Explorers, we are excited to welcome new students and parents to our amazing organization! During our orientation, all learned of our mission and upcoming year of educational, volunteer, and media exploration. Parents also took part as students interviewed them about their own lives