Be an astronaut for a day! By combining learning with fun, the Lower Hudson Valley Challenger Learning Center allows “kids” of all ages to experience what it is like to be an astronaut. Whether you come to the Challenger Center with a school class or scout troop, for a birthday party or public mission, with a group of campers or fellow co-workers, the simulated but realistic space missions will take you on a journey you will never forget. Participating “astronauts” conduct research, solve emergencies, and perform hands-on scientific experiments as they voyage to the Moon, to Mars, or to a Comet. The Challenger Center’s space missions are designed to provide authentic science and technology learning experiences within a cooperative, group-learning atmosphere underscored by teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and decision making. Besides school missions and after-school programs, parties can be arranged for just about any age, as well as scout missions, including overnights with additional badge activities. Monthly public missions where the entire family can participate are available too. A mission at the Challenger Center is an entertaining learning experience that will last a lifetime. Exploring. Learning. Inspiring. It’s their Mission.