Challenger Learning Center of Maine

We’re finally getting around to sharing a great event we had the opportunity to attend back on July 31st, the Third Annual Nonprofit Networking Day hosted by Central Maine Power in Augusta!

CMP brought together more than 50 people representing organizations from across Maine for a day of connection, collaboration, and conversation about the important work happening in communities throughout our state.

We were thrilled to be among so many incredible Maine nonprofits, including Mission Working Dogs, Maine Discovery Museum, Junior Achievement of Maine, Sweetser, Portland Trails, Pine Tree Society, Boys & Girls Clubs of Kennebec Valley, and many more.

For the Challenger Learning Center of Maine, opportunities like this are a great reminder that while our missions may be different, we’re all working toward stronger, more connected communities.

A big thank you to CMP for bringing Maine nonprofits together, creating opportunities to share what we do, and helping spark new connections and collaborations.

And yes… we know July 31st was a while ago. We like to think of this post as “networking takes time”.

Check out the article below to learn more about this year’s Nonprofit Networking Day!

https://www.cmpco.com/w/cmp-brings-maine-nonprofits-together-to-strengthen-community-partnerships

CMP Brings Maine Nonprofits Together to Strengthen Community Partnerships More than 60 nonprofit leaders gathered for CMP’s fourth annual Nonprofit Networking Day to build connections, share ideas, and strengthen partnerships that support communities across Maine.

Blast Off Bash just got even better!

When you purchase a rocket kit for our Blast Off Bash at the Cole Land Transportation Museum, your ticket also includes FREE admission to the Cole Museum.

Build your rocket, explore the museum, and then get ready to send your creation soaring!

But don’t wait to register! Our launch slots are filling up fast, especially the Saturday afternoon launch window. If you’ve been thinking about joining us, now’s the time to grab your spot.

August 19 & 22
Cole Land Transportation Museum
Rocket kit + museum admission + launch = one awesome afternoon!

Register for Blast Off Bash
https://www.astronaut.org/events-hidden/blast-off-bash

Blast Off Bash 2026 — Challenger Learning Center of Maine Get ready for a high flying 2 days of rocket launches at the Blast Off Bash, a four day celebration of creativity, engineering, and pure launch day excitement! Whether you're a first time flyer or a seasoned rocketeer, this is your chance to send your creation skyward and be part of an unforgettabl

Thanks for coming to visit us, Boys & Girls Club of Bangor!

We loved having everyone at the Challenger Learning Center of Maine for some STEM fun! We hope to see you again soon!

A big THANK YOU to the Bicycle Coalition of Maine for joining us at our Motion Makers summer camp at the Cole Land Transportation Museum!

Our campers got hands-on experience learning about bike safety and working through basic bike repairs. It was a great opportunity to learn practical skills, ask questions, and get a little more confident around their bikes.

We appreciate the Bicycle Coalition of Maine for bringing their expertise, and some great hands on learning, to our campers!

Look what just arrived in the mail!

We just received our advance copy of Space Girl, written by Suzanne Buzby Hersey and beautifully illustrated by Alma Inbal Gigi-Bousidan, and we can't wait to share it with you!

Space Girl will be featured during our September Family STEM Night on Thursday, September 24, including a special reading from our friends at McSea Books.

This is just the beginning! We're putting together another fun filled evening of STEM activities, space exploration, and family fun. We have even more exciting announcements coming soon!

Be sure to mark your calendar for September 24 and stay tuned as we reveal more event activities and details over the coming weeks!

https://www.astronaut.org/events-hidden/fsn-september

Something exciting is brewing...

We're thrilled to announce that Bangor Greendrinks is returning to the Challenger Learning Center of Maine on Monday, September 8th!

Whether you're passionate about sustainability, the environment, innovation, or simply enjoy connecting with others in the community, you'll want to mark your calendar.

This is just a sneak peek, we'll be sharing all the details, including the evening's activities and schedule, very soon.

Stay tuned for more information!
https://www.astronaut.org/events-hidden/greendrinks-at-challenger-maine

A big THANK YOU to Quirk Auto for stopping by our Motion Makers Summer Camp at the Cole Land Transportation Museum today!

The Quirk team brought a fantastic hands on project for our campers, giving them a fun opportunity to build, create, and put their skills to work. It was a great way to connect STEM learning with real world experiences.

We're excited to be at the Maine Department of Education/ Maine Center Every Teacher is a Leader Conference this week at Thomas College!

We're enjoying the opportunity to connect with educators from across Maine, share what the Challenger Learning Center of Maine has to offer, and talk about how our hands on STEM programs help inspire the next generation of explorers, innovators, and problem solvers.

Whether you're looking for an unforgettable field trip, a virtual learning experience, or classroom STEM opportunities, we'd love to chat! If you're attending the conference, be sure to stop by our table and say hello to our team.

We look forward to meeting more amazing educators throughout the conference!

Do you enjoy inspiring young minds and making STEM come alive through hands-on learning? We're still looking for a Part time STEM Program Facilitator to join our team!

In this role, you'll work directly with students by leading simulated space missions, supporting summer camps and public programs, and helping create memorable STEM experiences that spark curiosity and build confidence.

Whether you're an educator, college student, recent graduate, retiree, or someone with a passion for science and working with young people, we'd love to hear from you.

Know someone who would be a great fit? Please tag them in the comments or share this post to help us find the newest member of our team!

Learn more and apply today:
https://www.astronaut.org/volunteering -facilitator