April, 2016
Challenger Spotlight
2016/2017 Challenger Program Registration Opens April 11th 
On April 11th, all organizations can begin booking their Challenger programs for the 2016/2017 school year. Challenger Colorado has programs available for Kindergarten through 12th grade students.  


The schedule for our Simulator Missions (Voyage to Mars, Rendezvous with a Comet, and Return to the Moon) tends to fill up quickly.  The sooner you register, the more options you'll have on our calendar.  

We have programs hosted at our Challenger Center, programs delivered to your students via webcam, and programs led at your school.  Please visit our website to discover all of Challenger's great experiences.

Contact our Registrar, Marty Gantz with any questions regarding the details of our programs, and the registration process. 
719.598.9755
Summer Camp Volunteers Needed
Challenger is looking for student volunteers to help us run our camps this summer.  Applicants must be entering 9th grade or higher in the 2016/2017 school year.  It is a great opportunity for a student who enjoys STEM and working with kids!


Please submit all Application Materials to Tanna George:

Tanna George
Challenger Learning Center
10215 Lexington Drive, Suite 110 
Colorado Springs, CO 80920

719-598-9755
M-F 8:00-4:00
STEM Bootcamp Registration is open
What: STEM Bootcamp
Where: U.S. Air Force Academy (near Colorado Springs)
When: July 19th - 21st
Who: K-12 Educators
Cost: $50 

Last year's elementary educator tickets sold out in 3 days!
Registration opens & and tickets go on sale April 1st.


To secure your ticket, please visit our website on April 1st!
Summer Camp 'Early Bird' Prices End Soon!
Parents, enroll your kids now in Challenger Learning Center's exciting and educational summer programs! Choose from a variety of engineering and space themed camps that will challenge your kids to learn and explore while having a lot of fun -- all in the safe, kid-friendly environment that you would expect from a Challenger Learning Center.

Calendar of Events for Teachers
April 1st - STEM Bootcamp Registration Opens

Who: K-12 Educators
Location: USAFA
Time: July 19-21
Cost: $50

To learn more about STEM Bootcamp and to register, please visit our website.
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April 11 - General Registration Opens

On April 11, all schools and organizations can begin booking their programs for the upcoming 2016-2017 school year.   

If you have any questions concerning scheduling missions, please contact our Registrar.
Marty Gantz:  [email protected]
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April 12 - Simple Machines Design Challenge (Rescheduled)
Location: Library 21C
Time: 5:00 - 8:00 pm

Due to the February blizzard, Challenger rescheduled the Simple Machines Design Challenge.  Team registration is closed for this event.  If you are interested in future Design Challenges, please stay tuned for our announcement in the Fall of 2016.
Our Night Sky
April
Jupiter
Our largest planet will be bright and high in the southeastern sky after sunset.

Saturn & Mars
These planets will be visible low in the southern sky, just before dawn.

See the International Space Station!

This website will calculate when and where you need to look to see the ISS in your city.
Space News
Gravitational Waves Detected 

In 1916 Einstein predicted the existence of gravitational waves.  We now have concrete evidence that he was right.  Read on to learn about what is a gravitational wave, and why this observation matters.
Featured Free Web Resource
Astronaut Academy is a new alternate reality game that will challenge you to become an astronaut-in-training for a trip to Mars. What skills will you need to survive a long trip to the Red Planet and return safely?  
Upcoming Global Launches
April TBD
Florida
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch a two communication satellites.  They will mobile phone, TV, and communication services across the globe.
 
April TBD
India
India's Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle will launch a navigation satellite servicing India.
 
April 22
French Guiana
A Soyuz rocket will launch an Earth observation satellite.  The satellite will study gravitational forces and space weather.
 
April 23
Kazakhstan
An International Launch Services Proton rocket will launch a communication satellite.  The satellite will provide DirecTV services to Central and South America.
 
April 25
Russia
A Soyuz rocket will launch a research satellite.  The Mikhailo Lomonosov satellite will study cosmic rays, gamma rays, and the magnetosphere.
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Colorado Springs, CO 80920

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