MICHAEL

“My days at Discovery World are some of my best days in the week.”

Michael is a visionary. During the spring and summer of 2011, he and his classmates from Bay View High School explored the methods and tools of personal and urban archaeology in the Art and Archaeology of Me program. He participated in historical research, worked in a team, conducted professional interviews, engaged the public, and created visual art that explored and told the story of the history and the future of Milwaukee's unique Bay View and Clark Square neighborhoods.

LISBETH

“At Discovery World you learn things you wouldn’t even think about in school. You might learn something one way; at Discovery World you will see it another way and you understand it even better. Discovery World is a place to learn, but also to have fun.”

Lisbeth is an innovator. As an 8th grader, she participated in a lab experience at Discovery World through the Project Lead the Way program. Now as a senior, she is entering her third year of volunteering through an internship at Carmen High School of Science and Technology. Lisbeth has gained experience in many exhibits, including the Reiman Aquarium, and is now gearing up to intern in the Kohl's Design It! Lab. She looks forward to working with cutting-edge equipment and learning more about technology and industrial design.

JAIME

“At Discovery World, there are so many classes to choose from. I know I am learning about technology and creativity and it will help me in the future.”

"I have gained new friends and skills through the Discovery World Summer Camps. The teachers are cool, and many of them are young people who are just starting their own careers in Milwaukee."

OSHAWUN

“Schooner Boatworks gave me the experience to learn by doing and to see how all the parts of the ship worked together to make it sail. I want to do it again.”

Oshawun is a leader. As a graduate of the 2010-2011 Schooner Boatworks program, he is one of twenty students from Lynde and Harry Bradley Technology and Trade School who learned carpentry, engineering, plumbing, and the use of tools in a twelve-week program on the S/V Denis Sullivan. Oshawun and his classmates worked side-by-side with the ship's Captain, Engineer, and volunteers to master hands-on technical and mechanical skills. After learning about the mechanics and parts of the vessel, the Schooner Boatworks team became mentors and sailors, teaching younger students and applying their knowledge on a multi-day environmental sail on Lake Michigan.

ALEXIS

“At Discovery World, I get to see and be around positive people with careers. Being at Discovery World gives me the motivation to strive harder to be something everybody says I can’t be.”

Alexis is not your average 17 year old. In April 2010, she applied to be a high school Summer Camp intern upon recommendation from her advisors at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's Gear Up program. As a Discovery World intern, Alexis assisted instructors, prepared materials, and helped to take care of students. She worked with many of the 1,200 Discovery World Summer Camp participants. Alexis excelled in her role as a camp intern, and staff encouraged her to apply for a position during the year.