Join us for an amazing adventure!
Are you ready for an adventure beyond Earth's bounds? Crystal Lake Friends of Gifted Education invites you to participate in Expedition Mars and Earth Odyssey, immersive simulated space missions at the renowned Challenger Learning Center in Woodstock, IL for 5th-8th graders (4th grade EC students welcome!).
🚀 Mission Details
From the Challenger Learning Center:
"The Space Shuttle Challenger crew was dedicated to a mission inspired by education. In 1986, the families of the crew established Challenger Center as a way to honor their loved ones while keeping their educational mission alive. Since then, our STEM programs have inspired and engaged 6+ million students through experiential hands-on learning opportunities.
At the Woodstock Challenger Learning Center, we're proud to carry on that tradition of exploration and learning. A STEM field trip to Challenger Learning Center in Woodstock, Illinois includes one simulated space mission based on a real NASA mission plus an interactive STEM learning experience. Over 9,000 students each year enjoy these learning experiences all wrapped into a day of discovery. Hands-on learning results in a one-of-a-kind STEM experience."
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Expedition Mars will facilitate 60 students, split into two groups.; Earth Odyssey will facilitate 30 students.
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We will divide groups based on grade level as best as possible.
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You may request to be paired with a friend during registration. We will do our best to honor that request but cannot make any guarantees.
Mission: Expedition Mars
Date: Saturday, February 28th
Time: 9:00AM - 1:00PM
Details: Expedition Mars
Recommended Grades: EC 4th-6th
Mission: Earth Odyssey
Date: Saturday, March 7th
Time: 9:00AM - 1:00PM
Details: Earth Odyssey
Recommended Grades: 6th-8th
Cost (per child): $35 per mission
Needs-based scholarship rates are available on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for more information at cl.friends.of.gifted.ed@gmail.com.
Location: Challenger Learning Center, 720 W. Judd St., Woodstock, IL (Attached to Olson Elementary School)
Caregivers will drop off their child at Challenger Learning Center by 8:50am and pick them up promptly at 1pm. Children should bring a NUT-FREE sack lunch/snack and water.
🚀 Program Schedule
Group 1
| Start |
End |
Activity |
| 9am |
10:55am |
Space Mission |
| 10:55am |
11:20am |
Lunch/Snack |
| 11:20am |
12:50pm |
STEM Immersion |
Group 2
| Start |
End |
Activity |
| 9am |
10:30am |
STEM Immersion |
| 10:30am |
10:55am |
Lunch/Snack |
| 10:55am |
12:50pm |
Space Mission |
Questions, contact event coordinator Colleen Bailey at cleanobailey18@gmail.com