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3rd-4th GRADE | 5th-8th GRADE | MISSION CHECKLIST | CURRICULUM

 

Mission Checklist

Are you ready to sign up for a Challenger Learning Center mission? Use the “pre-launch” checklist below to make sure that your mission goes off without any glitches.

Step #1 - Schedule your Mission

Download the registration form for your mission. Complete and return the registration form to the Challenger Learning Center.

3rd-4th Grade Micronauts Registration (pdf)

5th-8th Grade Mission Registration (pdf)

Step #2 - Sign up for your Professional Development Workshop

Call the Challenger Learning Center at (309) 661-1621 to find out about upcoming teacher workshop dates and to reserve your space.

Step #3 - Fundraising

If your school is unable to finance its CLC missions, the following fundraising strategies may be helpful:

Student Fundraisers - candy bars, car washes, bake sales . . . these fundraising staples are effective because they spread the financial burden among all of the students. Instead of $600, each student only has to raise $20-$40.

Educational Grants - You can often find technology or career awareness grants in your community. CLC missions emphasize real-world applications of classroom concepts in our high-tech simulators. If you need additional information for a grant application, contact a Flight Director at the Challenger Learning Center at (309) 661-1621.

Community Businesses and Organizations - Local businesses and organizations are often untapped sources of support for educational programming. Church groups, rotaries, veterans organizations, and local businesses may be willing to donate some or all funding for your CLC mission.

Parents and Grandparents -Sometimes the best funding sources are in your own backyard. When parents and grandparents of students understand the educational benefits of a CLC mission, they are often willing to fund entire class missions for their students.

Step #4 - Classroom Preparation

After your Teacher Professional Development Workshop, spend approximately 4-6 weeks preparing your students for their CLC experience.

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Step #5 - Package Options and Lunch Options

If you would like to extend your experience, call the CLC at (309) 661-1621 to schedule your package option.If you would like to order Avanti’s sack lunches for your students, send or fax your order form to the Challenger Learning Center.

Avanti’s Order Form (pdf)


Step #6 - Paperwork

Don’t forget to bring all of your paperwork to the CLC on the day of your mission:

3 copies of your Crew Manifest:

3rd-4th Grade Crew Manifest (pdf)

5th - 8th Grade Crew Manifest (pdf)

Signed Media Release Forms for all students (pdf)

Completed Gift Shop Order Forms (pdf)


Step #7 - Blast Off!

Arrive at the Challenger Learning Center, ready for the educational adventure of a lifetime!


 

 

 
     
   
 

Challenger Learning Center at Prairie Aviation Museum

2901 E. Empire St. • Bloomington, IL 61704
Phone: 309-661-1621 • Fax: 309-661-1652
www.ChallengerLearningCenter.com