Summer Camps for STEM
Dive into discovery with the STEM Academies at the Challenger Learning Center of Alaska! Our programs are designed to spark curiosity and foster a love for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in young minds.
Each STEM Academy is tailored to different age groups and tackles unique STEM topics through interactive, hands-on learning experiences. From engaging day camps to immersive overnight stays, our camps are structured to maximize learning and fun in a supportive and enriching environment. Under the guidance of experienced educators and using state-of-the-art technology and resources, campers will take on challenges that encourage critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork.
Minecraft Artemis Mission to the Moon (Overnight Camp)
June 9-13, 2025
$675
Join us for an extraordinary 5-day journey to the moon in collaboration with Minecraft Education, the Challenger Learning Center of Alaska (CLCA), and NASA! Students will dive into the science and technology behind NASA’s Artemis mission, guided by expert STEM educators and NASA astronauts. Over the week, participants will discover lunar exploration, design their own virtual rockets in Minecraft, and culminate their adventure with a live simulated mission in CLCA’s state-of-the-art Mission Control Center and spacecraft. Embark on this thrilling blend of gaming, learning, and real-world space science!
LEGO: Build To Launch, Summer STEM Academy
June 16th-20th
$425
Discover the excitement of space exploration in this 5-day NASA and LEGO collaboration! In this hands-on camp, participants will use LEGO Robotics to design and build rockets to the moon while diving into robotics, coding, astronomy, and the groundbreaking Artemis mission. Students will also experience a planetarium show and conclude their adventure with a live simulated mission in the Challenger Learning Center’s state-of-the-art Mission Control Center and spacecraft. Embark on this epic journey of discovery and innovation!
Learning STEM Through LEGO Camp
July 14 – July 18, 2024
$425
A Hands-On Exploration of Engineering, Robotics, and Creativity! Join us for an exciting 5-day summer camp where young learners dive into the world of STEM using LEGO! This immersive experience is perfect for kids who love building, creating, and problem-solving while having fun with hands-on activities. Through interactive lessons, students will explore engineering, robotics, coding, and physics, all while engaging in creative play and outdoor activities.
Astronaut Training Summer Camp
July 28th - Aug 1st
$425
Train Like an Astronaut and Explore the Wonders of Space! Blast off into an exciting 5-day summer camp where young space enthusiasts will train like real astronauts and learn what it takes to live and work in space! Through hands-on activities, interactive lessons, and thrilling space-themed challenges, campers will explore the science of space travel, astronaut fitness, rocket launches, and more!
Wilderness Skills, Summer STEM Academy
August 4th - 8th, 205
$550
Embark on a 5-day adventure to master essential survival skills! Led by STEM educators and Certified First Aid/CPR trainers, this camp covers shelter-building basics, first aid and CPR training, emergency signaling, and navigation techniques. The journey culminates in an overnight experience, where participants put their new outdoor survival skills to the test. This immersive camp is the ultimate blend of learning, adventure, and fun!