Five Star Life - Summer Learning Labs - 2026
  • Summer Innovative Learning

    2026 Registration
  • Si necesita solicitar este formulario de registro en español, por favor envíe su solicitud por correo electrónico a kstory@fivestarlife.org.

     

    This opportunity is open to Elkhart Community School Students who will be entering 6th grade in the 2026-2027 school year. Slots are limited. Register today!

    Five Star Life will be a Summer Learning Labs site in 2026. Each student who registers will be at Summit for 25 consecutive week days (M-F) for Summer Learning Labs academic instructional time and Five Star Life Innovative Learning programming, designed to help students enjoy a fun, engaging Summer Learning experience. Innovative Learning program activities may include, but are not limited to: nature education courses, boating, fishing, arts, rockwall, high ropes course, archery, hatchet throwing, team building, gardening and agriculture, equine and horsemanship, blacksmithing, skilled trades courses, and more! 

     

    Cost:  FREE!!

    Meals:  Provided

    Dates:  June 15 - July 17;  Every Day, Monday - Friday

    Time:  8:30-4:30

    Address:  Summit - 14260 US-12, Union, MI 49130 

    Daily Schedule:

    • 8:00 - Load bus at central transportation site (TBD) and head to Summit (If utilizing central bussing transportation)
    • 8:30 - Arrival at Summit (Via central bussing transportation OR parent drop-off)
    • 8:30-9:00 - Welcome and Introduction
    • 9:00-11:30 - Summer Learning Labs Academic Instructional Time
    • 11:30-12:00 - Lunch
    • 12:00-4:30 - Five Star Life Innovative Learning Program Activities 
    • 4:30 - Departure from Summit (Via central bussing transportation OR parent pickup)
    • 5:00 - Arrival back to central transportation site (TBD) for pickup (If utilizing central bussing transportation)

    Transportation:

    • Parents may choose to drop off and pick up students at Summit, or to utilize transportation from a central location with Elkhart Community Schools
    • Dropoff and Pickup Times at Summit - 8:30 / 4:30
    • Dropoff and Pickup Times at Central Bussing Location (Site for bussing TBD) - 8:00 / 5:00

     

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  • Health History

  • NOTE: All PARTICIPANTS must have an up-to-date signed Health History Form as well as Assumption of Risk, Liability Release, Indemnity Agreement, Picture and Video Waiver and Release to participate in any leadership experience at Summit.

    PLEASE READ AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS BELOW: This form is intended to remind leaders and participants of the seriousness of attempting adventure activities with an old preexisting injury, a heart condition, or other condition which might be aggravated by the event. Please connect with a Summit facilitator if you need to share any additional and pertinent information.

  • Emergency Medical Release

  • Liability Release

  • Data Release

  • Emergency Contact Authorization

  • Please note: dates/programs are subject to change based on enrollment and availability.

    Questions? Call us at 574.266.4038 or email us at events@fivestarlife.org

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