March, 2017
Challenger Spotlight
Summer Camp Registration is Now Open

The Challenger Learning Center of Colorado runs camps throughout the summer.  Our STEM focused camps are designed to educate and excite K-12 students.  Challenger has plenty of new camp offerings for 2017.  'Early Bird' pricing ends May 1st!


Entering Grades 1 - 2
Martian Explorers (New for 2017)
Young future astronauts will discover Mars, the mysterious Red Planet.  Learn about the spacecraft that will travel to Mars and what it will take to live and work on the surface.  
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Entering Grades 3 - 4
We Do Robotics! (New for 2017)
Using the new LEGO® WeDo 2.0 kits, kids will study the basics behind robotics using LEGOs!
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Entering Grades 4 - 6
Rocket Science (New for 2017)
Explore the science behind rockets by building and launching multiple Estes rockets! 
 
Operation: Space (New for 2017)
Future scientists will explore our Milky Way and learn what it is like to be an astronaut.
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Entering Grades 5 - 7
Mindstorm Robotics
Campers will use LEGO® Mindstorms to create and design various robots. They will program the robots to clean up trash, navigate a maze, and even sumo-wrestle! 
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Entering Grades 6 - 8
Destination Mars (New for 2017)
Destination...Mars! Discover what it will take to plan and launch future missions to the red planet. Campers will participate in a Challenger simulated space mission to Mars.

Code Like a Champ
Learn the basics of 
Learn the basics of computer programming and digital art by looking a  wide variety of apps such as Lightbot, Hopscotch, iLogo, Scratch and Codea.
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Entering Grades 8 - 12
Aquabotics:
Design and construct your own SeaPerch robot! Operate drills, soldering irons, and other tools while learning about circuits and switching to build an underwater rover.  The camp culminates in an underwater activity what will challenge these future scientists and engineers to problem solve and navigate obstacles.

Calendar of Events for Teachers
March 6 - Program Registration Opens for Districts 11 & 20

School Districts 11 and 20 can begin registering for Challenger Programs in the 2017-2018 school year.  If you have any questions concerning scheduling missions, or signing up for training please contact our Registrar Marty Grantz: 
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April 1 - Registration Opens for Teacher Bootcamp!

STEM Bootcamp offers some of the best project-based teacher professional development in the U.S.. Over three days, K-12 educators gather at the Air Force Academy to learn effective ways to engage their students in hands-on, exciting STEM topics.

This year Bootcamp will take place on July 18th - 20th. Registration fills up quickly.  Last year, all elementary educator slots were sold out in less than a week.

More details concerning STEM Bootcamp will follow soon.  We will send them out as soon as they are available.
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April 3 - Program Registration Opens for Districts Widefield 3, Falcon 49, Woodland Park & Cripple Creek

School Districts Widefield 3, Falcon 49, Woodland Park and Cripple Creek can begin registering for Challenger Programs in the 2017-2018 school year.  If you have any questions concerning scheduling missions, or signing up for training please contact our Registrar Marty Grantz: 
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April 17 - Program Registration Opens for All

All school districts, organizations, and groups can begin registering for Challenger Programs in the 2017-2018 school year. If you have any questions concerning scheduling missions, or signing up for training please contact our Registrar Marty Grantz: 
Our Night Sky
Our Night Sky

March
Venus & Mars
Earth's  two closest planetary neighbors will appear bright in the western sky after sunset. 

Jupiter
Jupiter will rise with the constellation Virgo in the east after 9 pm .

Saturn
Saturn will be visible in the southern sky before sunrise.

See the International Space Station!

This website will calculate when and where you need to look to see the ISS in your city.
Teacher Web Resource
Space Station App: SSI Plants

The Space Station Investigation App is a new interactive game from NASA.  Students will preform some of the same experiments currently being conducted on the ISS. 
 
Space News
New Solar System!

NASA has discovered a solar system with 7 Earth-like planets, 3 of which will be in the habitable zone.
 
Upcoming Global Launches
March 1
California
A ULA Atlas 5 rocket will launch a classified payload for the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office.
 
March 6
French Guiana
An Arianespace Vega rocket will launch an Earth observation satellite for the European Space Agency.
 
March 8
Florida
A ULA Delta 4 rocket will launch a geostationary communications spacecraft for the U.S. military.
 
March 15
Japan
A Japanese H-2A rocket will launch a reconnaissance satellite for the Japanese government.
 
March 19
Florida
A ULA Atlas 5 rocket will launch a Cygnus cargo delivery to the International Space Station.
 
March 21
French Guiana
An Ariane 5 ECA rocket will launch military and commercial communication satellites for South Korea and Brazil.
 
March TBA
Florida
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch a communications satellite for Luxembourg which will provide TV services for Central and South America.
 
March TBA
India
An Indian Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle will launch a commercial communications satellite serving India.
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