The Challenger Learning Center of Southeastern Connecticut is currently raising fund for construction of a facility. Upon completion of the building all of the services included in this site will be offered.

Sample Summer Camp Programs



Space Engineering Odyssey
For students entering Grades 9-12
A five-day experience in space simulations and applications of technology as participants explore engineering opportunities in aerospace industries. Participants will "fly" a simulated space mission, use satellite images to protect the International Space Station and investigate global solutions using computer modeling.

Moon, Mars & Beyond
For students entering Grades 4-5
An exploration vessel has lost communications with Mars Mission Control for four days. Student astronauts are asked to help rescue the vessel.

Space Explorers I
For students entering Grades 1-2
Exploration of the solar system with hands-on experiences.

Astronomy
For students entering Grades 7-9
Explore the sun's attitude, the shifty moon and its phases, constellations, black holes, dark matter and the Doppler effect. Hands-on course with plenty of applied math and science.

Kinesthetic Astronomy
For students entering Grades 7-9
Same content as for the AM class, described above. However, this class will be geared towards kinesthetic learning, including the visually impaired. All students must have good spatial awareness and function with a high level of independence to obtain maximum benefit from this program.

Space Biology
For students entering Grades 7-9
Hands-on activites that focus on the vestibular system, circadian rythms and sleeping in space, autonomic nervous system, spatial orientation, nutrition and exercise.

Operation Montserrat
For students entering Grades 6-8
With the help of computers, the Internet and satellite imaging, students interact with the flight director to track the hurricane, predict volcanic rock fall and determine how these conditions will impact the island's air, land, water and vegitation. This program challenges students to apply their math and science knowledge to a simulated natural disaster.

Voyage to Mars
For students entering Grades 7-8
In the year 2076, a voyage to Mars brought the latest human crew into Martian orbit. Control of the incoming flight transfers from Houston's Mission control to Mars Control at Chryse Station. The crew arrives from Earth and replaces the existing crew of astronauts. The participants use teamwork and problem-solving skills to ensure a successful transfer by overcoming emergencies and environmental variables.

Space Explorers II
For students entering Grades 3-4
Participants will investigate principles of flight and rocketry that have enabled us to explore space. Building models and testing them will be the focus for the concept development.