Science University Monday-Friday August 3-7, 2020 Entering Grades 4-6 Overview: 5-Day program features many great fields of science!  Campers will interact with a number of engaging guest speakers from local universities and the business community, representing a variety of STEM fields.  Hands-on, age-appropriate science experiments will complement the topics covered by our guest experts, adding a […]

Fun with Science Session 1: June 23-26, 2020 [4 days, half days] Session 2: June 29-July 2, 2020 [4 days, half days] Entering Grades K-2 Overview: Use the beginning of summer vacation to become immersed in the fun of science learning! Campers will be challenged to ask “why?” while exploring topics that are age appropriate, with a focus […]

Astronaut Academy Monday-Friday, same camp offered 2 different weeks Session 5: July 20-24, 2020 Session 6: July 27-31, 2020 Entering Grades 6-8 Overview: 5-Day program gives campers the opportunity to explore many aspects of astronaut training.  They will use teamwork to test mental agility, plan meals suitable for off-planet consumption, and learn skills that are needed for […]

Robot Tech- Level 1 Monday-Friday, same camp offered 2 different weeks Session 3: July 6-10, 2020 Session 4: July 13-17, 2020 Entering Grades 2-4 Overview: 5-Day program presents the chance to work with robots, rovers, and circuits, while conducting exciting engineering challenges — including one that features Mars!  Campers will learn to build and program a LEGO […]

STEM Careers in Sustainability Science Sustainability Resources for Teachers: In 2006, the editorial board of the National Academy of Sciences created a new section of PNAS dedicated to sustainability science, which they defined as “…an emerging field of research dealing with the interactions between natural and social systems, and with how those interactions affect the […]

Below are the archived WABI Morning Science Segments: April 23, 2018: Hoop Glider Hoop Glider April 2, 2018: Egg Drop Egg Drop February 26, 2018: Raw vs Boiled Egg Raw vs Boiled Egg February 5, 2018: Capillary Action Capillary action segment January 15, 2018: Milk Sculptures Milk Sculptures Segment December 25, 2017: Polar Express Experiment December 4, 2017: Floating and Density Egg […]

   Thank you for making it possible for more students to participate in the Challenger program! Reaching for the Stars   A gift to Challenger’s Annual Fund will help provide Maine students with more opportunities to solve real-world problems, to share the thrill of discovery, and to cultivate the skills that are needed for future […]

At Challenger, we have a number of learning opportunities for teachers. Opportunities are provided throughout the year.  The following programs are held on periodically: Teacher Workshops (associated with a student mission) NASA Educator workshops Special STEM Topic workshops Additional training opportunities are announced through Challenger’s monthly Educator E-Newsletter. Send us your e-mail address and sign […]

Does your wish list include fun science toys, gadgets, astronaut attire, fantastic posters, books, games and unique stocking stuffers? Are you holding an event that needs a little something special to give to each attendee? Would a gift certificate for Challenger vacation and summer camp light up a big smile for your young astronaut and […]

Rendezvous with a Comet / Becoming a Scientist / Return to the Moon / Expedition Mars Below are helpful links for to forms and pdfs for educators participating in missions: FOR TEACHERS: Mission Top Ten Teacher Tips Checklist For Your Planning Mission Comparison Breakdown SEND HOME: Consent and Release Form 2019-2020 Gift Shop Order Form Dear Parent […]