Community Programs
Club Challenger
Registration opens August 14, 2026.
BE PREPARED! Our registration portal is not compatible on all cell phones. It works best on a computer, laptop or tablet. If you have any issues using our online registration site, please clear your internet browser cache first - sometimes this is the fix. However, if that does not resolve the issue, you will need to find another device to use for registration.
Explore the amazing wonders of science during our after school program, Club Challenger. Students will join us at the Challenger Learning Center once a month to participate in exciting, hands-on activities related to space and science.
Age Current 3rd-5th Grade
Time 4:15-5:45 p.m.
Membership Fee $60 (covers all four sessions)
September 15, 2026
Astronaut in Training
October 13, 2026
Roving Rovers
November 10, 2026
Rollercoaster Challenge
December 8, 2026
Starlab
We do not offer a wait list for Club Challenger as we rarely receive cancellations.
Should a spot open up, we would post it on our social media accounts as first come, first served.
General Refund Policy
- 100% refund - cancellations received at least 15 days prior to the program start date, less 10% cancellation fee
- No refund - cancellations received within 15 days of the program start date
- No refund - for missed sessions
- No refund - of online registration process fee
- Refunds are issued in the original form of payment.
- Refunds are issued within 3-5 business days.
SUMMER CAMP
Be on the lookout for summer camp 2027 details starting in January!
BE PREPARED! Our registration portal is not compatible on all cell phones. It works best on a computer, laptop or tablet. If you have any issues using our online registration site, please clear your internet browser cache first - sometimes this is the fix. However, if that does not resolve the issue, you will need to find another device to use for registration.
What is your cancellation policy?
- 100% refund - cancellations received at least 30 days prior to first day of registered program, less 10% cancellation fee
- 50% refund - cancellations received within the 30 day window of registered program
- No refund - missed program or cancellations received on the day of registered program. If child is sick and cannot attend, a doctor’s note must be provided for a full refund, less a 10% cancellation fee.
- No refund - online processing fees
- No refund or size changes on camp shirts after April 24, 2026.
- Refunds will be processed within 3-5 days of cancellation date to original form of payment.
As a parent or guardian, can I stay with my child at camp?
Great question! For the safety of all our campers, only registered campers can stay during program hours. Camp is drop-off and pick-up only, and our team will take great care of your camper while they’re with us. This helps everyone stay safe and focused on having a great camp experience.
Do you offer a wait list for camps that fill?
Yes. If a camp is full, our registration portal will give you the option to add a wait listed camp to your cart for checkout. Payment is not due unless a spot becomes available.
Do you offer camp scholarships?
At this time, we do not have funding available.
If my child is at camp all day, will I need to provide lunch?
Yes. Campers attending full day camps must bring a lunch and drink from home. All full day campers will receive a snack provided by CLC. If your child has any food allergies or sensitives, please provide a snack in their lunch.
If I ordered a camp t-shirt for my child, when will I receive it?
Campers will receive their camp t-shirt on the first day of the first camp they attend. No refunds or size changes on camp t-shirts after April 24, 2027.
I don't see Aviation Camp listed this year, will it be offered?
The Challenger Learning Center is committed to providing quality STEM programming to our community. Periodically, we will evaluate our program offerings and make decisions to keep, change or discontinue a program due to many factors including enrollment, staffing and popular trends. At this time, we will not offer Aviation Camp in 2027.
HOmeschool day
Check back for more details in Spring 2027!
Trivia Night
Check back soon for 2027 details!
Doors open at 6:15 p.m.
Trivia begins promptly at 7:00 p.m.
- Team Fee $120/team of 6
- 10 rounds of 10 questions
- Prize for top 3 winning teams
- Popcorn and soft drinks provided (while supplies last)
- Outside food and non-alcoholic drinks welcome
- No outside alcoholic drinks allowed, cash bar available
- Mulligan Fee $20/5 mulligans
- Event will close at 35 tables
All proceeds benefit the Challenger Learning Center at Paducah. The Challenger Learning Center, located on the campus of West Kentucky Community & Technical College, is a non-profit organization that offers simulated space missions and hands-on STEM education to schools, corporations and community organizations.
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RCX Regional Tournament
Check back soon for 2027 details!
West Kentucky Community & Technical College
Clemens Fine Arts Center
Questions? Contact Mellisa Duncan at (270) 534-3097 or mellisa.duncan@kctcs.edu.
Programs and Presentations
The Challenger Learning Center at Paducah offers a variety of programs and presentations for people of all ages! Bring your group to the Challenger Learning Center, or let us come to you.
- Library story hours
- Youth groups
- School clubs
- Scout groups
- Daycare programs
- Summer programs
- Community groups
- School presentations
- Living in space
- Rocketry
- Constellations
- Planets
- Planetarium show
- Anything space or STEM related!
Give us a call at (270) 534-3101 or send us an email at sarahj.davis@kctcs.edu
