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"I like the fact that I got to actually feel what it is like to be a scientist."

-Teacher, Marlington Middle School

 
Programs We Offer
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Programs We Offer:

The Challenger Center at Wheeling Jesuit University offers a variety of programs to school, students, and the general public.  We “fly” three different mission scenarios that allow students to become astronauts and scientists for a day.  The mission scenarios vary from year to year. 

  • Rendezvous with a Comet –Be the first scientist and engineers to take a close-up look at a comet as its streaks its way across the sky! 
  • Voyage to Mars –Join a crew of scientists living on the surface of Mars to help them construct and launch a probe to one of the two moons of Mars.  Should we choose Phobos or Deimos??  YOU decide!
  • Return to the Moon –You are invited to join a daring crew of mission specialists and astronauts to become the first to “Return to the Moon” to establish a lunar base.

School

Public, parochial, private, and home school groups may participate in our school programs. Schools are offered a two or four hour program. 

All teachers participating in an on-site mission are encouraged and welcome to attend one of five teacher training sessions scheduled throughout the school year.

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Public Programs

We offer a variety of ways for groups and individual students to enjoy the fun and excitement of the Challenger Learning Center.  Whether you are a Boy Scout, Girl Scout, or looking for something to do on your summer vacation we have the program for YOU!!!  

Summer camp is a one day camp that is offered annually in the months of June and August. Students entering grades 4th – 7th will enjoy a fun-filled day of hands-on activities and an exciting two hour space travel mission.

Scouts
 Looking for creative ways for your Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts to earn merit badges? Look no further! The Challenger Center offers an exciting and dynamic, "hands-on" way for girl scouts and boy scouts to earn merit badges! Please visit the links below to learn more about our scouting merit badge programs.

Girl Scouts


Girl Scouts
Rendevouz with a Comet, Flyer (pdf. Link)



Boy ScoutsBoy Scouts
Rendevouz with a Comet, Flyer (pdf. Link)

Summer Camp
Applications are currently being accepted for a day filled with fun! Come work as an astronaut or mission specialist to assist us as we Rendezvous with a Comet, Return to the Moon, or Voyage to Mars.

Please visit the link below to learn how to reserve your seat today, or call Barb Crawshaw at (304) 243-8740 for more information!

Summer Camp





Summer Camp
2006-2007 Flyer (pdf. Link)



 

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