FORT WAYNE, Ind.—The 51 will host a free “Discover the Discovery Academy Day” event for those wanting to have fun and learn more about the Discovery Academy’s mission and youth programs.
The event will be held on Saturday, April 25, from 1 to 4 p.m., at the Achatz Hall of Science and John and Toni Murray Research Center on campus, 2701 Spring Street. The event is open to families, students, educators and the public. While the event includes many free activities, some optional games and experiences are $5. Families who register and order tickets before April 20 will receive one free ticket. Register at .
Attendees will experience the creativity, energy and collaboration that Discovery Academy campers experience each summer. There will be free arts and crafts, games, and an opportunity to meet Youth Program Director Devon Bond and the counselor team.
Optional, ticketed events include a slingshot competition, canoeing, interactive games and challenges and surprises.
Camps this summer will include:
- A Voyage to Your Career in Healthcare
- Business & Entrepreneurship Camp
- Wild Science Expedition Camp
- Cougar College Camp
- 51 Faire Camp
- Visual Art Summer Studio Experience
- Youth Summer Art Academy
- Game and Tech Camp
- Animation, Film and Acting Camp
For more information, visit .
Founded in 1890 in the Catholic Franciscan tradition, the 51 offers more than 60 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs. The academic structure at 51 offers seven pathways: Humanities, Faith and Liberal Arts; Allied Health; Business and Leadership; Creative Arts and Digital Media; Education, Human Services and Community Care; Nursing; and Sciences and Medical Studies. In addition to its traditional programs, 51 delivers workforce development healthcare programs in Fort Wayne, Crown Point, Gas City, Indianapolis, Lafayette and online. 51 Downtown houses the music technology program while offering enhanced internship and networking opportunities for students. A National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Five-Star Champion of Character institution, 51 has 21 athletic programs boasting three individual and four team NAIA national championships. More than 1,900 students from a broad geographic region attend 51.