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Welcome to the Woodstock Challenger Learning Center!
Get ready for a mission to Mars!
The Transport Room gives student a hands-on sight and sound experience as they prepare to blast into space.
Mission Control
The crew at Mission Control analyzes data to ensure the safety of the crew in space.
The Briefing Room
Questions and Answers in the mission briefing room
On the Spacecraft
Students on the spacecraft collect data and work together in a variety of different roles to solve problems to ensure a safe and successful mission.
In the STEM Lab
Work in the STEM lab supports and enhances what students learn during the hands-on parts of the mission experience.
Our Missions
Missions at the Challenger Center
A day of discovery! Hands-on learning results in a one-of-a-kind STEM experience.
Classroom Adventures
Space-themed virtual experiences delivered to students in real-time by Challenger Learning Center Flight Directors.
Virtual Missions
Excellent stand-alone adventures or a great companion experience for students who participate in an in-person mission.
News & Announcements
![Image of header from an article about NASA Flight Engineer Chris Dobbins]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1737064391/woodstockschoolsorg/bzl245oqlbrvks19ltwx/Dobbins-Thumbnail-3.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1737064391/woodstockschoolsorg/bzl245oqlbrvks19ltwx/Dobbins-Thumbnail-3.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1737064391/woodstockschoolsorg/bzl245oqlbrvks19ltwx/Dobbins-Thumbnail-3.jpg","width":800}])
A 5th grade field trip to the Woodstock Challenger Learning Center sparked a lifelong interest in space exploration!
![Image of space with Challenger logo and "Summer Camp Showcase: March 12, 2025"]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1734641973/woodstockschoolsorg/ok9seglo5fbv65jjywrj/ChallangerSummerShowcase.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1734641973/woodstockschoolsorg/ok9seglo5fbv65jjywrj/ChallangerSummerShowcase.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1734641973/woodstockschoolsorg/ok9seglo5fbv65jjywrj/ChallangerSummerShowcase.jpg","width":800}])
A great chance to stop in and see what we're all about!
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Virtual Missions are space-themed virtual experiences delivered to students in real-time by our Flight Directors.
![Image of a comet streaking through space]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1725482641/woodstockschoolsorg/oo5kgtbs65sfocmq1sxc/Comet_TN.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1725482641/woodstockschoolsorg/oo5kgtbs65sfocmq1sxc/Comet_TN.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1725482641/woodstockschoolsorg/oo5kgtbs65sfocmq1sxc/Comet_TN.jpg","width":800}])
The Woodstock Challenger Learning Center now offers three mission options: Expedition Mars, Lunar Quest, and Operation Comet.
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Got questions? We're happy to provide answers!
The Challenger Learning Center's mission is to inspire the next generation. The center's programs use space simulation and role-playing to help students learn and apply STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) concepts through hands-on experiences.
The goal is to help students develop skills that will help them succeed in the future, and to inspire them to pursue careers in STEM fields.