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Inspiring. Exploring. Learning.  It's our mission.

AN EDUCATION IN EXPLORATION

The mission of the Challenger Learning Center is to inspire generations to accomplish things that may at first appear impossible. Our primary goals include:

• provide hands-on, real world interactive educational experiences to students of all ages throughout central Illinois.
• conduct simulated missions for school groups as a culminating experience to an interdisciplinary classroom curriculum.
• improve the quality of Illinois education by providing state-of-the-art training and professional development opportunities and curriculum resources for classroom teachers.
• increase student interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) careers by raising awareness of opportunities in those fields.

CHALLENGER LEARNING CENTER FUNNYRAISER

Come hear amateur comedians tickle your funnybone as you vote for your favorite comedian and support the Challenger Learning Center Scholarship Fund. During this friendly stand-up comedy fundraising event, audience members play an active role in determining the evening's winner. Prizes are awarded for Most Funds Raised and Judges' Choice. A Cash Bar, appetizers from the Ozark House, and a Silent Auction items will be available throughout the evening.

DATE: Friday, February 24, 2012

TIME: 6-9 PM

PLACE: HCC Student Cafe

TICKETS: $20 In Advance or $25 At the Door. Tickets are available at the Challenger Learning Center, or click here to order online.

2011-12 SPACE MISSIONS FOR SCHOOLS

The Challenger Learning Center provides simulated space missions to central Illinois schools of K-12 students.

Kindergarten through fourth grade students take on the roles of astronauts, scientists, and engineers during their MICRONAUT mission.

Students in grades fifth through eighth become the flight controllers and astronauts during their SCHOOL mission to Rendezvous with a Comet, or take a Voyage to Mars.

Ninth through twelfth grade students not only become the flight controllers and astronauts during their HIGH SCHOOL mission, but also lead their mission, Operation: Planet Rescue.

To find out more about our simulated space missions for schools or to register for a mission click here.

2012 SUMMER CAMPS

Planning for 2012 summer camps has begun! The CLC located at Heartland Community College is excited to offer multi day camps that investigate the principles of flight, learn about living in space, explore the solar system and much more. It is sure to be an exciting summer as we EXPLORE our planet, the solar system, galaxies and universe.

Back by popular demand the CLC presents one day science camps. Students become rock stars, scientists, roller coaster engineers, physicists, artists and chefs during these three hour, one day sessions. These camps are sure to INSPIRE students of all ages.

Students who are unable to attend the multi day camp sessions can enroll for a one day camp. Those who had so much fun at the multi day camps can come back for more! Click here to learn more about our camp offerings. Call 309-268-8160 to register.

Register for any camp program before June 1, 2012 and receive a 10% discount.
Registration via the Internet closes three days prior to the first day of camp.
Registration via phone or in person remains open until the first day of the camp.

SHARE YOUR STORY

Were you there? Do you remember? The loss of the Challenger space shuttle and crew on January 28, 1986 is a moment when many remember where they were. Share your moment with us!

Has the STS-51L mission to inspire, explore and educate or the Challenger Learning Center impacted you? Since opening in 2003 the CLC has made a difference in the lives of students, teachers and the community. Let us know how the CLC has made a difference to you.

To share your story with us, click here!