The students of the ELL Summer Poetry Camp present "Falling Oranges"
Our small poetry camp has made big strides! Check out their poetry compilation "Falling Oranges":
View ArticleAfter-school homework help opens on 9/29
Got the beginning-of-school blues? Never fear! We re-open for FREE homework help on Monday, September 29th.A few changes this school year: MOI will be open for homework help from 3:00 to 6:00PM as...
View Article#ahoyMOI We need your support
Our first ever Crowd Source campaign is live! We need your help to get to your goal. Follow this link to view our Indiegogo Campaign
View Article24 Hour Give to the Max Day Dance Party HAPPENING NOW
Join us for a 24 hour dance party at MOI (2388 University Ave W. Saint Paul) or watch us online! CLICK HERE TO VIEW LIVE WEBCAMCLICK HERE TO MAKE A DONATION TO MOI IN SUPPORT OF GIVE TO THE MAX DAY...
View ArticleStudent Writing- Storytelling and Bookmaking Field Trip
EVIL vs. GOOD: The Story of the "SWAMPINATOR" by Ann Witte's Second Grade Class at Hoarce Mann Every Wednesday, MOI welcomes a different class to produce and publish a book in two hours. The entire...
View ArticleFree Writing Workshops
Join Mid-Continent Oceanographic Institute for two FREE Writing Workshops in December and January.KID PRESIDENT: Create Your Own Country In this workshop, you'll get to create your own country from...
View ArticleAfter School Homework Help will reconvene on 1/20
All MOI programming will be on hiatus from 12/19 - 1/20. We'll see you again at the end of January!
View ArticleWe want you in 2015!
We are currently recruiting tutors for Winter/Spring Semester. If you are interested in volunteering, please click here. You can make a difference this year.
View ArticleTwin Cities Musical Chairs Championship
Join us for an unforgettable night! Click here to participate or donate to the Twin Cities Musical Chairs Championship
View ArticleBudding Writers at MOI
We've got some great young talent here at our after-school homework help program! Read one of our star writer's latest flash fictions inspired by this image: The Hamburger ProtestThere was once a...
View ArticleMid-continent oceanographic institute is hiring
Have you ever wanted to captain a submarine? Have you ever wanted to know what it is like to live below the ocean's surface? Well, you won't get those experiences working for Mid-Continent...
View ArticleMOI Writing Contest Winners
The results are in for MOI’s “Let’s Celebrate Water” Writing Competition! Our guest judge, John Brandon, creative Writing Professor at Hamline U., had a hard time selecting from the “pool” of wonderful...
View ArticleThe Old Boat
This boat is forgotten at the bottom of the oceanThis boat is sailing on the oceanIt has a net and lightsand underneath are 10 dolphins.This boat sunk in the ocean andevery passenger got eaten by...
View ArticleYou're Invited! MOI Open House & Deep Sea Trivia
Please visit our headquarters and help us kick off our 2015-16 school year programs! We are holding an open house for all students, families, past and current volunteers, teachers, and supporters....
View ArticleHelp us meet our matching grant on Give to the Max Day!
Give to the Max Day is this Thursday, November 12. We are thrilled to announce that we have received a matching grant from 826National for $4,000. Please help us meet our match and take part in...
View ArticleMighty Ice Moose the Frost Superhero
At MOI, we offer weekly Storytelling and Bookmaking Field Trips. These are interactive, engaging field trips that teach students the elements of storytelling. The students are encouraged to use their...
View ArticleHelp us raise $20K to reach more students than ever
We are raising $20,000 to create more equitable academic experiences for students across the Twin Cities. Every student has the potential to excel in reading and writing and deserves the support and...
View ArticlePurchase tickets to one-time conversation between Dave Eggers & Marlon James!
Tickets are now on sale for Dave Eggers & Marlon James in Conversation. All proceeds from the event supports Mid-Continent Oceanographic Institute's creative writing and academic programs. The...
View ArticleCheck out our New Furniture!
We received new furniture for the space and couldn't be more thrilled! Thanks to an anonymous donor for livening up our space with several pieces of furniture. These yellow chairs came to life in our...
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