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Meet Riley, aka Sputnik, a Challenger Learning Center Alumni

Now a student at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, she shared with us how her experience at Challenger Learning Center of NWI launched her into her career path today! We wish her the best of luck following her dreams, and can't wait to see her directing Mission Control one day!

Thank you for sharing your story with us, Riley. Stories like yours inspire us to keeping doing what we do every day!

Safety is our top priority!

To ensure the safety of our students, staff, and families, we have enacted new health and safety practices:

1. All programs will have a limited number of guests and STEM educators
2. Face coverings and hand sanitizer for staff and participants will be provided throughout the entire Center for all guests to use  
3. Students will be separated as much as possible to comply with social distancing, with minimum shared touch activities
4. All counter and table top surfaces will regularly be disinfected, and all materials will be cleaned thoroughly before and after use

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Come see us! Schedule your visit today by calling (219) 989-3250

Curiosity and exploration walk hand-in-hand at our learning center!

There are many ways to have a fun Challenger Learning Center experience. Click on the photos below for more information about our different options:

  • We here at Challenger take great pride in our community engaging public events!

    As the only Challenger Learning Center in the state of Indiana, we offer a unique variety that is second to none. Informative, exciting and adventurous, our well-known public events are always out-of-this-world!

  • When students walk into a Challenger Learning Center, they are transported to a cutting-edge Mission Control room and a high-tech Space Station simulator. Whether the mission is flying to the Moon, intercepting a comet, visiting Mars or studying the Earth from the International Space Station, it’s an unforgettable learning experience they’re sure to talk about for years to come!

  • Experience space and STEM within the beauty and comfort of your own home with STEM activities hand-picked and demonstrated by the CLCNWI Staff! From composting to slime, we have all the fun science experiments your young learner could ever want!

  • Bring your space explorers to experience the magic of the night sky as well as a variety of entertaining and educational shows under the dazzling display of the Robert H. Rivers Planetarium. Our 40-seat, full-dome theater has show options for groups of all ages. Check out our laser shows which are highly entertaining and energizing, featuring music for all kinds of tastes (U2, Led Zeppelin, Justin Bieber) set to a visual treat for your eyes.