To foster environmental stewardship of the Saginaw Bay Watershed and the Great Lakes ecosystem, and to provide personal development opportunities for learners of all ages through shipboard and land-based educational experiences.

To tell the story of Muskegon County by collecting, preserving, and interpreting the history of its people and natural environment.

Our mission is to provide a safe place to gather, to imagine, explore, discover and to be inspired, for our guests, staff and volunteers – it is our highest priority.

Copper Island Academy prepares all students for college, work, and life success through the implementation of highly effective Finnish education practices while embracing traditional American ideals.

To maintain an association of philanthropic individuals to raise, receive and administer gifts, endowments and bequests for and to support the goals and objectives of the Sloan Museum and the Longway Planetarium.

Our impact is felt every day through our mission: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.