SOCIAL MISSIONS

Perfect for birthday parties, family reunions, church outings, and friendly get-togethers, a Challenger Learning Center Social Mission is a perfect activity for your group. To schedule your mission, download the Social Mission Registration Form (pdf).

SPECIAL EVENTS

The Eagle Has Landed…On Mars!

Date: July 20, 2069. NASA astronauts living on Mars for the past two years must now return to Earth. Before leaving Mars, their replacement crew must arrive in order to keep the Mars base operational. Come to the Challenger Learning Center to hear the latest about NASA’s Vision for Space Exploration; discover what’s in and what’s out amongst the stars; and learn how the CLC uses simulated space missions to improve the science, technology, engineering and mathematics skills of today’s students. With a better understanding of the CLC, take your place with fellow crew members as one of the “senior” astronauts living on Mars, or traveling to Mars as you fly your own simulated space mission! If your generation saw the first Eagle Landing, then this mission is for you! This mission will take place on Saturday, April 18, 2009 from 9:00AM - 11:30AM. The price is $25 per person.

SUMMER CAMPS

Meteorite Explorer Adventure Camp

For students entering Kindergarten - First grade. When you see a shooting star you make a wish. Have any shooting stars, or meteors ever landed on Earth? Come to the CLC to learn about meteors through the five senses: see, touch, smell, hear and taste. Then, make your own meteoroid and pack our bags for an expedition to Antarctica. Finally, travel to “Antarctica” as we search for and collect meteorites at the Pepsi Ice Center on Friday.
Two sections available:
Wednesday-Friday; July 8-July10; 9:00am-12:00pm
(Course number 1021 Sec YA)
OR
Wednesday-Friday; July 8-July10; 1:00pm-4:00pm
(Course number 1021 Sec YB)
Cost: $100.00 (includes t-shirt and materials)

Young Astronomer Adventure Camp

For students entering Second - Third grade. Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s a constellation! The night sky holds many wonders. Join us for a fast paced and exciting journey around the universe. Learn how to use a telescope and even make your own telescope to take home. Examine the planets and stars up close, learn constellations, map sunspots, construct take home models and astronomical instruments. Finally, take a ride through the Solar System in the CLC Athena Transport Module.
Two sections available:
Monday-Wednesday; June 29-July1; 9:00am-12:00pm
(Course number 1022 Sec YA)
OR
Monday-Wednesday; June29-July1; 1:00pm-4:00pm
(Course number 1022 Sec YB)
Cost: $100.00 (includes t-shirt and materials)

Robotic Engineer Adventure Camp

For students entering Fourth - Fifth grade. Go forward 3 seconds. Stop 2 seconds. Turn 4 seconds. Come to the CLC and learn how to program a robot using the LEGO Robolab software. Once students have mastered the basics, they build their own robots and write their own programs in order to successfully complete the challenge of the day. Finally, we will use our robots to explore space when we conclude our week long adventure with a simulated space mission in the CLC simulators.
Two sections available:
Monday-Friday; June 15-June19; 9:00am-12:00pm
(Course number 1023 Sec YA)
OR
Monday-Friday; July 13-July17; 1:00pm-4:00pm
(Course number 1023 Sec YB)
Cost: $150.00 (includes t-shirt and materials)

Shuttle Pilot Adventure Camp

For students entering Sixth - Seventh grade. Do you have the right stuff to become a CLC Shuttle Pilot? Learn to fly the space shuttle through our exciting 5 day course! Begin with the CLC ground school and simulator training. You will put the basic concepts of flight into action when you train on the Prairie Aviation Museum flight simulators and fly our Shuttle Cockpit Simulator. Finally, go on a series of CLC simulated space missions. Students should bring a sack lunch each day.
One section available:
Monday-Friday; June 22-June 26; 9:00am-3:00pm
(Course number 1024 Sec YA)
Cost: $250.00 (includes t-shirt and materials)

Rocket Scientist Adventure Camp

For girls entering Fourth - Eighth grade. Who says girls can’t be rocket scientists? Not the Challenger Learning Center! This new and exciting adventure camp will have girls learning about and building their very own rockets. Next, we begin our quest to explore the universe and discover new planets with challenging activities and simulated space missions. Throughout the week, girls learn about careers and opportunities in science and math from guest speakers.
One section available:
Monday-Friday; June 15-June 19; 1:00pm-4:00pm
(Course number 1051 Sec YA)
Cost: $150.00 (includes t-shirt and materials)

International Space Station Adventure Camp

For students entering Sixth - Twelfth grade. Train like a NASA astronaut in our neutral buoyancy lab at the Parke Hotel. Camp begins with everyone learning about the construction of the ISS, the various components, and the countries contributing to its success. Then, we start our microgravity training with an introduction to snorkeling, scuba diving and Newton’s Laws of Physics. Practice makes perfect when we build a model of the ISS with family and friends watching. Students should bring swimsuit and towel each day.
One section available:
Monday-Friday; July 20-July 24; 8:00am-12:00pm
(Course number 1012 Sec YA)
Cost: $225.00 (includes t-shirt and materials)

To register for a Summer Camp Adventure, call Heartland Community College at 309.268.8160.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

If you are interested in volunteering with the Challenger Learning Center at Prairie Aviation Museum, send us an e-mail.

CONFERENCE ROOMS

The CLC has several spaces available for conferences, meetings, receptions, and parties. Rooms available to accommodate up to 200 people. To reserve space for your meeting, call the Challenger Learning Center at (309) 661-1621.