The Town of Ramapo
CHALLENGER CENTER
Newsletter
APRIL 2022

MINI-CAMP SCHEDULED
FOR APRIL HOLIDAY!
The Challenger Center will hold a 3-day STEM Mini-Camp on April 11, 12, and 13 , for kids in grades 1 - 4. Campers can enroll for any day, or for any two days, or for all three days. From 9am to noon each day the mini-camp will feature lots of engaging STEM activities as well as a simulated journey into space aboard the Center's Spacecraft. Campers will train and perform experiments just like real astronauts, build and fly rockets, and program robots to perform a variety of tasks.

To register for the mini-camp call 845-357-6100.

WHAT: STEM Mini-Camp
WHO: Kids in grades 1-4
WHEN: 4/11, 4/12, 4/13
TIME: 9am - Noon
COST: $65 for single day
$120 for any two days
$170 for all three days
MULTIPLE SESSIONS OF ROBOTICS,
COMPUTER PROGRAMMING
AND FLIGHT SIMULATOR
AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS STILL AVAILABLE
The Challenger Center is offering multiple sessions of LEGO and Ozobot robotics, Computer Programming, and Flight Simulator after-school programs through May. Two LEGO Robotics sessions are offered for students in grades 1 - 8. Ozobot Robotics, a new program that began this fall, is designed for students in grades 2 - 6. Computer programming using SCRATCH software is for students in grades 3 - 6, and anyone in grades 5 and higher (adults too!) can take the flight simulator course.
For more information and to register call
845-357-6100, or click on the following link:
SCHOOL, SCOUT
AND PARTY PROGRAMS
RETURN TO THE CHALLENGER CENTER!
The Challenger Center is now open for school, scout, and party programs.

For more information call the Challenger Center at 845-357-3416.

ROCKET CLUB HOLDS
FIRST LAUNCH OF THE
2022 SEASON!
Under somewhat cloudy skies the Challenger Center Rocket Club held its first scheduled launch of the 2022 season on March 20th. About a dozen rocketeers and spectators attended the launch and watched several rockets and gliders take to the skies. There were a couple of spectacular failures that never left the launch pad that entertained the attendees as well.

Video from March rocket launch:
https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/694589796

Anyone with rockets to launch can attend any of the club's launches, as well as anyone who just wants to watch. The club has all the necessary equipment needed to launch model rockets, and rocket motors (A, B, C, and D) will be available for purchase. All launches are held at Weldler Park on Maple Avenue in Monsey, NY, from 3 - 5 pm.

Remaining 2022 Launch Schedule

Sunday, April 10
Saturday, May 28
Saturday, June 25
Sunday, July 31
Sunday, August 28