Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the landing on the moon with us!

What better way to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the first moon landing by going to the Moon yourself!

On July 17 from 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. the Challenger Learning Center will be holding a special public mission on where YOU can Return to the Moon.

After a brief multi-media presentation and mission "training", you will be engaged in a two-hour simulated space mission where you will experience some of the same things that real astronauts and engineers do on a space mission. The program will be followed by a small reception.

The cost for this special program is $20 per person and is recommended for people ages 11 and up. Reservations are required. Call (314) 521-6205 for more information or to sign up.

2009 Summer Camps

Experience an out-of-this-world camp with activities similar to NASA astronauts in training including simulated space missions and other far-out activities. Five-day camps are available starting June 15.

Special Offer!!

Starting May 11, register for one camp session and get a second session for half-price!

This offer is good for either one camper registering for two different sessions or for someone who signs up with a friend or sibling.

Discount cannot be combined with other offers and will be applied to the lower-priced session.

2009 Summer Camp flyer

Registration form

Advanced Astronaut Training Camp

SCUBA participants must complete the SCUBA release form. If you answer "yes" or are unsure of any of the medical questions, an additional physicians release form must be completed as well.

Distance Learning Programs

Educators looking for ways to further enhance their Challenger Learning Center experience or are too far to attend programs at our facility can now experience one of two Video Conference programs. These programs are geared towards students in grades 1-8 and range from 20-35 minutes.

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Map and Directions

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2009 Teacher of the Year award

The Challenger Learning Center presented Mrs. Melanie Brink, a gifted education teacher from William Holliday Elementary, School in Fairview Heights , Illinois with the Turner N. Wiley “Teacher of the Year” award.

Mrs. Brink was surprised at a school assembly with this special award. Mrs. Brink, who is one of only six educators from around the nation being honored with this award, is also a Boeing Educator scholarship recipient. The Wiley award includes a rare Apollo 8 medallion produced by NASA during the Apollo-era race to the first lunar landing.

Corporate Program Savings

Sign up for a corporate program before

June 30 and save $100 off the total cost.

Programs include simulated space missions, communications and team-building activities designed to promote meaningful learning experiences in a unique and engaging environment.

09-10 Boeing Educator Scholarship Fund

Thank you to those educators who have applied for scholarships for the 2009-10 school year. Award letters were mailed out the week of April 20th. Recipients must contact the Challenger Learning Center by June 5 to register for their selected program(s).

Public Missions

Experience a mission with your family and friends! Recommended for ages 11 and up.

All Public Missions run on various Saturdays from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. and require reservations.

Upcoming Public Mission dates:

Rendezvous with a Comet

June 13