For the past 11 years the Explorers have been working their way toward seeing every continent. With 3 down, we will share of our 2019 adventures and unveil our 2020 destination at our 11th Annual Girls Can! event from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11. That day also marks the International
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Explorers to Celebrate
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
Explorers in Japan!
Explorers Assist Chefs for Kids
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
Explorers Travel Series
The Merze Tate Explorers are creating travel experiences and sharing them with the world! This first episode of Explorers Travel the World takes viewers on a fun historic journey of Capitol Hill in Washington DC. The Explorers will visit DC in July to create multi-media projects of their adventures! Stay
Explorers Win in Say Something! Festival
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,
Explorers Highlight History
On the Merze Tate Explorers YouTube Channel, Explorers have designated 28 amazing African American women to highlight during their Moments in Black History Series. From Oprah Winfrey to Oscar winner Ruth Carter, Explorers give you a snippet of the lives of these phenomenal women in 60 seconds! Enjoy more of
Oscar Winner with Explorers
Oscar winner Ruth Carter with Explorers during Calvin College's Speaker Series in Grand Rapids, Michigan before her history-making moment as an Oscars' first. Before Ruth Carter became the first African American to win an Oscar for Best Costume Design, she spoke with the Explorers! Thanks to Ruth for her patience and
Explorers Meet Ruth Carter
Oscar nominated costume designer Ruth Carter sat down for an exclusive interview with the Merze Tate Explorers. Ten of the Explorers traveled to Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan where Carter was one of the college's featured speakers for their annual series. Look for video and more stories from the
Explorers Wrapping Success
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