Five days. Five scientific adventures. Endless possibilities.
Take learning beyond the classroom this winter at Challenger Learning Center of Maine! Join us for a week of hands-on STEM exploration designed specifically for middle school students in grades 6–8.
From taking on an immersive Mars mission to uncovering the secrets of cellular biology, making ice cream through chemistry, investigating clean water, and exploring the physics behind fidget spinners, each day brings a new opportunity to experiment, problem-solve, and discover how science connects to the world around us.
Whether your student joins us for one day or the entire week, they'll have the chance to get hands-on, think creatively, and learn something new!
Choose Your Adventure!
Monday, January 4 | Mission: Expedition Mars
The year is 2076, and humanity has established research facilities on Mars and its moon, Phobos. But when an unexpected threat puts the spacecraft and Martian facilities in danger, your team must work together to protect the crew, save critical research, and keep the mission alive.
Take on one of Challenger Maine's immersive space simulations and experience what it takes to work together, think critically, and solve problems under pressure!
Tuesday, January 5 | Life Science: What's Hidden in a Cell?
What's happening inside the building blocks of life? Explore DNA, chlorophyll, and the colorful world of cellular biology. Investigate the structures and processes that make life possible through hands-on scientific exploration.
Allergen notice: Students will handle strawberries and spinach during this session. These materials will not be ingested.
Wednesday, January 6 | Chemistry: The Science of Ice Cream
Science has never tasted so good! Explore thermodynamics, heat transfer, temperature, and changes of state while investigating the chemistry behind everyone's favorite frozen treat. Discover how science transforms simple ingredients into something delicious!
Allergen notice: This session involves handling and eating dairy products. Families requiring an alternative milk product should bring their own.
Thursday, January 7 | Earth Science: Water for Life
Clean water is essential to life, but how do we protect and preserve this important resource? Investigate water pollution, watersheds, and filtration while exploring the science behind access to clean water and the challenges of keeping our water supplies safe.
Friday, January 8 | Physics: The Physics of Fidget Spinners
There's more to fidget spinners than meets the eye! Explore forces, friction, rotational motion, and balance while investigating the physics behind these familiar gadgets. Put engineering concepts to the test and discover the science that makes things spin!
Registration & Pricing
Families have the flexibility to register for individual days, multiple days, or the entire week!
Individual Days: $25 per student, per day.
Full Week Special: Register for all five days by December 15th, 2026, and pay just $100 per student!
That's a $25 savings compared to registering for each day individually.
Important: The discounted full-week rate is available only for registrations completed by December 15th.
Camp Details
Dates: January 4th–8th, 2027
Who: Middle school students in grades 6th–8th
Location: Challenger Learning Center of Maine, Bangor
Session Length: 2.5 hours per day
Drop-off & Pick-up: 9:30AM-12:00PM
Cost: $25 per day
Students may register for whichever days work best for their family. No need to commit to the entire week!
Ready to take learning Beyond the Classroom? Join us at Challenger Learning Center of Maine for a week of hands-on science, discovery, and fun!
Registration opening soon!!!