Challenger Learning Center of Lake Erie West

Challenger Learning Center of Lake Erie West Challenger Learning Center of Lake Erie West is part of an international network of over 40 centers created to honor the crew of shuttle flight STS-51L.

As a leader in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education, Challenger Center and its international network of more than 40 Challenger Learning Centers use space-themed simulated learning environments to engage students in dynamic, hands-on opportunities. These experiences strengthen knowledge in STEM subjects and inspire students to pursue careers in these important fields. The Ch

allenger Learning Center of Lake Erie West is part of the global network that reaches hundreds of thousands of students and tens of thousands of teachers each year. Founded in 1986, Challenger center was created to honor the crew of shuttle flight STS-51L. To learn more, visit www.challenger.org

We are thrilled to welcome Sara Ellet as our new Coordinator of Gifted STEM Education! She will start with us on August ...
05/13/2026

We are thrilled to welcome Sara Ellet as our new Coordinator of Gifted STEM Education! She will start with us on August 1st. Sara brings more than 13 years of teaching experience in northwest Ohio to her work as an educator and leader in science learning. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Education from the University of Arkansas and a Master’s in Reading Education from Grand Canyon University. Throughout her career, Sara has been recognized for her innovative approach to instruction and her commitment to creating meaningful, engaging learning experiences for students.
With a passion for creativity and hands-on discovery, Sara has spent the past decade organizing schoolwide science fairs and STEAM nights, as well as designing memorable opportunities for students to connect with science in authentic ways. Her work has included spring classroom projects such as hatching chicks and butterflies, as well as fall activities like monitoring the bear cams at Katmai National Park, all aimed at inspiring curiosity and excitement for learning.
Outside of the classroom, Sara enjoys exploring her interest in earth and space science through storm chasing, aurora viewing, and night sky observation. She also values creative expression through baking, crafting, and a wide variety of artistic projects. Above all, Sara treasures time with her husband, Ross, and their adult twin sons, Bryce and Simon.

Thank you for all of your support Oregon-Northwood Rotary Club!
05/07/2026

Thank you for all of your support Oregon-Northwood Rotary Club!

Join us for our annual Golf Ball Drop Fundraiser! ⛳️

The golf ball will be dropped during the Northwood Ohio Fall Festival at Central Park, and the golf ball that lands the closest to the center of our Rotary flag wins the $1,000 cash prize! You do not need to be present to win.

Funds raised go towards sponsoring Oregon City Schools and Northwood Local School students at the Challenger Learning Center of Lake Erie West.

🎟️Tickets can be purchased via QR code (in flyer), from a Club Rotarian, or online at https://checkout.square.site/merchant/ML9PQYMW57SPY/checkout/CAWTDOT5BA4FHEOYT5KGI5IC

Thank you for your support!

Go for full launch!
04/01/2026

Go for full launch!

We're sending astronauts around the Moon for the first time in 50 years. Come watch with us.NASA's Artemis II mission is scheduled to lift off from Kennedy S...

04/01/2026

We are going!

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Thanks for having us out Harris-Elmore Public Library! We had a great time sharing about the future of missions to Mars!...
02/05/2026

Thanks for having us out Harris-Elmore Public Library! We had a great time sharing about the future of missions to Mars!

✨“The first time you put on a blue flight suit, you kind of walk around [thinking], ‘Maybe I’ll let them walk in front o...
01/24/2026

✨“The first time you put on a blue flight suit, you kind of walk around [thinking], ‘Maybe I’ll let them walk in front of me and they won’t see me.’ But after a while, you think, ‘You do the things that they do. You work around the orbiter.’ You say, ‘I know what I’m doing here, I belong.’” – Gregory Jarvis, Challenger Payload Specialist

In commemoration of Challenger Center’s 40th anniversary, we’re taking this week to honor the 7 brave astronauts of the Challenger STS-51-L mission. Today, we’re spotlighting crew member Gregory Jarvis 🚀

Send your name around the moon with Artemis II! Sign up today!
01/21/2026

Send your name around the moon with Artemis II! Sign up today!

Artemis is the name of NASA's program to return astronauts to the lunar surface. We are going forward to the Moon to stay.

We had a blast 🚀 designing and coding robots with Troop 1295! What a great group of future creators!! Challenger Center ...
01/17/2026

We had a blast 🚀 designing and coding robots with Troop 1295! What a great group of future creators!!
Challenger Center Girl Scouts of Western Ohio

01/14/2026

Since its founding in 1986, and its network of Challenger Learning Centers across the nation have brought hands-on STEM experiences to millions of students. And this year, we’re celebrating all year long! 🎉 Stay tuned for fun events, alumni spotlights, and stories about our history throughout 2026.

✨Let’s launch the next era—together.

Elmhurst! We are so glad we finally got to fly with you! Congratulations on a highly successful mission! A HUGE thank yo...
12/15/2025

Elmhurst! We are so glad we finally got to fly with you! Congratulations on a highly successful mission! A HUGE thank you to RAND Corporation for making these missions with TPS possible!
Challenger Center Ohio Department of Education and Workforce Toledo Public Schools

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4955 Seaman Road
Oregon, OH
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