Challenger NWI is excited to welcome home school students and educators to our Home School Adventure Days for learners of all ages!
Check out what programs we have coming up. Scroll to the BOTTOM OF THE PAGE to REGISTER.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Key Program Information:
Wednesday, September 3rd, 10 AM - 12 PM
Expedition Mars Mission (5th - 9th grade)
*To participate in Expedition Mars Mission, students must be in 5TH GRADE OR ABOVE ONLY
*For the first time, parents/guardians are welcome to purchase a pass to participate in the mission with student
*No siblings in grades below 5th grade will be allowed into mission spaces
*Challenger Learning Center of NWI does not have a designated waiting area or cafe, so adults will not be permitted inside the building during mission unless they have a ticket for the program
*No adults will be permitted without student in the program
Thursday, September 4th, 2025
Constellation Chasers (K - 2nd grade) - 10 AM - 11:30 AM
LEGO Code Makers (3rd - 5th grade) - 10 AM - 12 PM
*Programs are designed specifically for grades listed, so students must fall into outlined grades (K-2nd or 3rd-5th), no exceptions
*Adults and siblings will not be admitted into programming, but can wait on-site ONLY if they have purchased a Standby Pass (information below)
*Galaxy Gift Shop will be open at 11:30 AM and at 12 PM
*Constellation Chasers includes time in Planetarium, which may trigger seizures or headaches in photosensitive individuals
Friday, September 5th, 2025
Crime Scene Science (1st - 3rd grade) - 10 AM - 12 PM
Astronaut Training (4th - 6th grade) - 10 AM - 12 PM
*Programs are designed specifically for grades listed, so students must fall into outlined grades (1st-3rd or 4th-6th), no exceptions
*Adults and siblings will not be admitted into programming, but can wait on-site ONLY if they have purchased a Standby Pass (information below)
*Galaxy Gift Shop will be open at 12 PM
*Astronaut Training includes time in Planetarium, which may trigger seizures or headaches in photosensitive individuals.
NEW FOR 2025! Standby Pass (Thursday & Friday ONLY)
*This pass is for parents/adults who plan to accompany children onsite during programming. It is also for siblings (3+) that will be waiting onsite in the care of parent/adults
*This pass DOES NOT allow entrance into student's program, but DOES provide access to planetarium and calming waiting space with water & coloring materials while student is in program
*Standby pass holders will be treated to planetarium shows while waiting, time permitting
*Planetarium programming may trigger seizures or headaches in photosensitive individuals
*Important Info to Know Before You Go:
- Download our General Waiver & Media Release to fill out for your student(s) to participate in program.
- Challenger NWI opens doors at least 15 minutes before the program begins
- Pick up is promptly at the conclusion of the program
- The Galaxy Gift Shop will be open after the conclusion of each program
- Challenger Learning Center facilities do not include: a cafe, a waiting room, an indoor sitting area. If accompanying adults did not purchase a standby pass, they will be asked to wait outside or in their vehicles until end of program
- Refunds will not be given for no shows, cancellations, or leaving a program early.
