Challenger Learning Center of Lake Erie West invites you to join our crew for an experience that’s out of this world!

The Challenger Experience

A visit to the Challenger Learning Center is not just a field trip. It’s a unique hands-on learning experience, transforming you into a scientist, engineer, or researcher on a simulated space mission, complete with mission control and a spacecraft! From the moment of lift-off to the completion of the mission, you become a critical member of one of eight teams.

Using 21st Century Skills of Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, and Creativity, the teams work together to successfully complete the mission.

Whether you are a classroom teacher, a youth leader, a human resource manager or a curious space explorer, we have a program that will fit your needs. Your mission will be an inquiry based experience that will guide you to new paths of discovery.

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Inspiring…Exploring…Learning

What is the Challenger Learning Center?

The Challenger Center for Space Science Education is a global nonprofit organization created in 1986 by the families of the Challenger 51-L crew tragically lost during the Challenger’s tenth mission. The Challenger Learning Center of Lucas County  is part of a network of centers in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada. 

There are only two centers in Ohio. The other is located in Dayton. The center is comprised of a futuristic space station that gives the students a simulated experience of working in space and a mission control modeled after NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. 

Our simulations offer real-world learning experiences.  The curriculum is aligned to the Ohio Common Core Language Arts and Math, and Revised Social Studies and Science Standards.  

Missions and Other Programs

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 Grades K-4                               Grades 5+           Grades 6+         Star Lab Outreach K-12       Scout Badge Programs          Geo Outreach K-6

School and Group Mission Specifics

A school or youth group mission includes the curriculum package with pre and post visit classroom activities and a one-day teacher workshop with light snacks. 

Mission Hours:  AM and PM Missions Available

Mon—Friday                       

9:00am—11:30am*                 

12:15pm—2:45pm*

*There is some flexibility here. We understand that some schools start later or that busses run on different schedules at various districts. Please feel free to call with any questions or concerns.                    

Evenings and weekends are schedule by request. Call for more information.

Scheduling:  Reservations are required. The teacher workshop is scheduled at the time of the mission reservation. Call (419) 698-1501 for a reservation form today.

Our “lunch pad” is available for groups who wish to bring their own lunches. Our science lab is also available for additional inquiry based learning time!

Contact Us:

Stephanie Versellie
Program Secretary
Challenger Learning Center of Lucas County
4955 Seaman Road
Oregon, OH 43616
challengerlc@esclakeeriewest.org
(419) 698-1501 (office)
(419) 698-1457 (fax)

Reed Steele
Program Coordinator/Lead Flight Director
rsteele@esclakeeriewest.org
419-724-5490 (office)

Brenda Wilson, Ed. S.
Supervisor of Student Services
Challenger Learning Center, Gifted, GED, and Ongoing Education Programs
bwilson@esclakeeriewest.org
(419) 246-3120 (office)
(419) 245-6201 (fax)