Offsite Programs
Programs for Organizations/Schools
City of St. Louis Summer Programming Options
(Delivered at your site)
| Program Name | Cost | Age/Grade | Group Size | Program Length | Details/Requirements |
| Space Mission | $350 | Ages 6-12 | 20/group | 1-hour | 1 classroom computer with audio/webcam/projection and internet connection and computer/tablet for each student |
| Mini Rocket Workshop | $150 (plus $3/student for rocket kit) | Grades 3-8 | 20/group | 1-hour | classroom computer |
| Rocket Design Challenge | $250 | Grades 5+ | 20/group | 2-hours | includes supplies & materials |
| Living in Space Workshop | $225 | Grades K+ | 20/group | 2-hours | includes supplies and materials |
| Mini Maker Series (5-day program or 1/week for 5 weeks) | $275/day | Ages 6-12 | 20/group | 1 hour/day | includes supplies & materials |
Ground Control Missions
Your students will serve as scientists and engineers at Ground Control, helping astronauts to launch a probe to learn more about our solar system. The program is designed for distance learning, but available to students in-class, as well. We also offer hybrid versions of our virtual missions that include a Challenger Learning Center staff facilitator in your classroom.
Mission Options:
Grades 1-2: Ground Control to Mars (Level 1)
Grades 3-5: Ground Control to Mars (Level 2) OR Ground Control to Moon (Level 2)
Grades 6-8: Ground Control to Moon (Level 3), OR Ground Control to Mars (Level 3)
Program Length: One 1-hour class period per group (note: for classes working remotely, classes will be split into two groups of under 16 students at no additional cost) Hybrid Mission Cost: $350/class
Requirements:
Internet-accessible device for each student
Zoom (recommended/preferred)
Rocket Workshop
Our rocket workshop is intended to pair with the virtual or hybrid missions.
We will provide a foam rocket kit for each of student. A Challenger educator will lead them through rocket assembly and data collection during launch (There is an additional cost of $3/student for the kits.)
Program Length: One 1-hour class period per group (note: for classes working remotely, classes will be split into two groups of under 16 students at no additional cost)
Grade levels: 3rd-8th grade
Cost: $150/class (contact us for special pricing for small classes)
Kits: add $3/student
Requirements:
Internet-accessible device for each student
Zoom (recommended/preferred)
For the kit-based option, teachers are responsible for distributing the kits to their students
The Great Rocket Design Challenge
Student teams will play the role of rocket design companies vying for a $10 billion contract. After a brief tutorial about rocket parts and their functions, students will work cooperatively using math, writing, design engineering, and interpersonal skills to design, construct, and test paper rockets that launch on a high-powered air launcher. Cost: $250 per group (maximum 20)
Living in Space Program
Students learn how astronauts have to adapt everyday activities to a microgravity environment. To provide a more engaging hands-on experience, kits are available for $2/student.
Cost: $225/class
Custom Programming
Contact us at info@clcstlouis.org to discuss other options including class sets of maker kits, programs for younger students, week-long Ground Control Camp experiences, and more.