Birthday Parties at the Challenger Learning Center of Maine

Voyager Package – $350

Perfect for aspiring rocket scientists in grades 2–8, the Voyager Package gives guests the chance to design, build, and launch their own rockets before celebrating with cake and gifts. This high energy party combines creativity, teamwork, and hands on STEM fun in an exciting aerospace experience.

Package Includes

  • Arrival and Welcome (15-30 minutes)

  • Rockets! Activity (1 hour)

  • Cake and Gifts (1 hour)

Total Time: 2.5 hours

Guest Information

  • Includes up to 12 children

  • $10 per additional guest

  • Maximum of 20 children total

  • Book on a week day after school and get a 20% discount!

Pioneer Package – $450

Young explorers will love diving into hands on science and engineering challenges in the ELab. Guests may experience activities such as rover programming, robotic arm challenges, geology investigations, biology experiments, and spacewalk style training activities. Ideal for children through 5th grade.

Package Includes

  • Arrival and Welcome (15–30 minutes)

  • ELab Science Activities (1 hour)

  • Cake and Gifts (1 hour)

Total Time: 2.5 hours

Guest Information

  • Includes up to 12 children

  • $10 per additional guest

  • Maximum of 20 children total

  • Book on a week day after school and get a 20% discount!

Ulysses Package – $650

The ultimate hands-on celebration for younger explorers, the Ulysses Package combines the excitement of rocket building with engaging ELab science activities. Guests experience the best of both worlds before finishing the day with birthday celebrations.

Package Includes

  • Arrival and Welcome (15–30 minutes)

  • ELab Science Activities (1 hour)

  • Rockets! Activity (1 hour)

  • Cake and Gifts (1 hour)

Total Time: 3.5 hours

Guest Information

  • Includes up to 12 children

  • $10 per additional guest

  • Maximum of 20 children total

  • Book on a week day after school and get a 20% discount!

Galileo Package – $700

Step into mission control and experience the excitement of space exploration with a condensed simulated space mission! Guests will work together to complete mission objectives while learning about teamwork, communication, and problem-solving in an immersive environment. This package is best suited for ages 12 and older, though younger participants may join with direct adult assistance.

Package Includes

  • Arrival and Welcome (15–30 minutes)

  • Mini Lunar Mission Simulation (1 hour) Note: Mini Space Missions are still in testing and development throughout the Summer. Check back this Fall!

  • Cake and Gifts (1 hour)

Total Time: 2.5 hours

Guest Information

  • Includes up to 32 guests

  • No additional guest fee within the 32-person limit

  • Book on a week day after school and get a 20% discount!

Juno Package – Custom Experience

Looking for something unique? The Juno Package allows families to create a completely customized birthday experience tailored to your group’s interests and age range. Combine activities, extend mission time, add special STEM experiences, or work with our team to build the perfect celebration.

Possible custom activities may include:

  • Rocket construction and launches

  • ELab science experiments

  • Robotics and coding activities

  • Mini space mission simulations (testing this Summer, check back soon!)

  • Astronomy and space science experiences

    *Note: We are currently working on possibly including drone and VR packages! If you are interested in these please let us know, and we will keep you in the loop.

Pricing and availability for custom experiences vary depending on activities and group size. Contact our team to start planning your mission!