Welcome
The Challenger Learning Center of Richland County School District One is an aerospace-themed educational program designed to provide interactive learning experiences, integrating science and math curricula with information and technology. Through various simulations, scenarios, and activities we offer, students develop skills in decision making, teamwork, problem solving, and communication.
By engaging students in dynamic, hands-on exploration and discovery opportunities that strengthen knowledge in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, the Challenger Learning Center inspires students to pursue careers in these fields.
The Challenger Learning Center follows the Richland One calendar.
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(We can issue refunds with a check, which usually takes a few weeks to process.)
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Summer Camp 2026 information available here!
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CONTACT US
The Challenger Learning Center of RCSD1
2600A Barhamville Road, Columbia, SC 29204
tel: (803) 929-3951 fax: (803) 929-3959
email: Challenger@richlandone.org
Richland County School District One
1616 Richland Street, Columbia, SC 29201
tel: (803) 231-7000
web: http://www.richlandone.org
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ABOUT US
As a leader in experiential STEM education, Challenger Center and its network of Challenger Learning Centersbring science, math, technology, engineering, and exploration to life in ways that inspire students to imagine new possibilities for their future. The Challenger Learning Center of Richland One is part of a global network that engages hundreds of thousands of students each year. Following the Challenger STS-51L tragedy, the crew’s families established Challenger Center in 1986 to honor their loved ones and carry forward their education mission. Now celebrating its 40th anniversary, Challenger Center continues to inspire students and launch the next generation of explorers and innovators. Learn more atwww.challenger.org.
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Challenger’s Online Weather Center
