AZ Challenger Space Tots

"The Challenger Center mission is right on target when it comes to inspiring our young people to reach for the stars in math and science."

Tom Ambrose
Phoenix Suns

"Challenger was without a doubt the best science experience for the students."

Victoria Day
8th grade Science Teacher

"My preschool class attended a field trip to your Center. I would like to thank you for such a great experience. My students had a wonderful time and 'Ms. Barb' had a great presentation that was geared for the younger student. Your facility is one of the few that offers educational opportunities for the very young. Thank you for your foresight!"

Jean Schubert
Santa Fe Elementary School, Peoria

"I just wanted to take a minute and say how pleased I was with how the mission went. Thanks to the crew at Mission Control, and to the Challenger for an educational experience closely related to our state standards and district curriculum."

Mike Holder
Science Department
Ironwood High School

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Prepaid reservations are required for Space-Tots, please call to sign up today or Click Here to Register Online!

SCIENCE

Your Passport to the Universe

An Exciting Introduction to Space and Science

Designed for ages 4-6

There are eight planets in our solar system. Some are rocky, some are icy, and some are composed of swirling gases. We are just beginning to discover planets around other stars; some may even be similar to earth. Join us each month as we explore the unique qualities of our solar system and get prepared for the exciting future discoveries in our universe.

Designed to teach pre-school and kindergarten age children about our planet, solar system and what it takes to be an astronaut.

Series of nine monthly adventures

¤ $20 per child/parent pair for non-members

¤ $15 per child/parent pair for members

¤ $5 for each additional child

¤ Discounted fee with purchase of all nine adventures

Monday or Tuesday, April 15 or 16 ~ 9:30am-11:30am

Gravity & Magnets

Scientists and engineers experiment with the effects of gravity. Rockets break free from the earth’s gravity and a submarine sinks using the forces of gravity. Why do balloons float in the air but rocks fall to the ground?

Monday or Tuesday, May 20 or 21 ~ 9:30am-11:30am

Solids, Liquids or Gases

The outer planets in the solar system are called gas giants. The inner ones are called the rocky planets. We will investigate the properties of gases, liquids and solids to understand some of the unique qualities of different planets.

Join the Challenger’s Future Space Explorers as we investigate a new space science theme each month. The workshop series is designed for a preschool child and their parent, to add proficiency to the parent/child learning repertoire. Each workshop includes story-time, a thematic science activity and play structured by the week’s themes. Workshop activities are planned for age level appropriate science with the added parent involvement to help nurture the child’s natural curiosity.

Upon arrival your Future Astronaut will receive a Challenger passport to to track each new science discovery! Children that complete all nine adventures will receive a certificate of accomplishment.

Prepaid reservations are required for Space-Tots, please call to sign up today or Click Here to Register Online!

Please note: this program does not run in the Summer months. Typically, Space-Tots is scheduled on the third Monday & Tuesday of each month, September-May. Occasionally, additional programs may be added during holiday breaks.

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