A cute, robotic rover with large eyes explores a rocky red Martian landscape under a starry night sky.

Challenger Learning Center of the Twin Tier Region

LXCL:1 Little Engineer (Gr. K-4th) admission to The Mars Rover Engineering Lab: Zometool Edition

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<div fr-original-style="box-sizing:inherit;" id="isPasted" style="box-sizing: inherit; line-height: 1.5; width: 100%;"><div data-editor-content="{&quot;blocks&quot;:[{&quot;key&quot;:&quot;40he0&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Become an Elf Engineer This December! &quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;unstyled&quot;,&quot;depth&quot;:0,&quot;inlineStyleRanges&quot;:[{&quot;offset&quot;:0,&quot;length&quot;:38,&quot;style&quot;:&quot;BOLD&quot;}],&quot;entityRanges&quot;:[],&quot;data&quot;:{}},{&quot;key&quot;:&quot;25nhq&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;unstyled&quot;,&quot;depth&quot;:0,&quot;inlineStyleRanges&quot;:[],&quot;entityRanges&quot;:[],&quot;data&quot;:{}},{&quot;key&quot;:&quot;bgs33&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Calling all K-4th grade inventors, builders, and creative thinkers!&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;unstyled&quot;,&quot;depth&quot;:0,&quot;inlineStyleRanges&quot;:[],&quot;entityRanges&quot;:[],&quot;data&quot;:{}},{&quot;key&quot;:&quot;8fkk4&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;This December, the Challenger Learning Center is transforming into a special North Pole outpost. 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That's why we've designed this as a \&quot;drop-and-shop\&quot; event. You can drop your child off for a fantastic educational adventure and get a couple of hours to yourself. Get that holiday shopping done, support local businesses, or just grab a quiet cup of coffee!&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;unstyled&quot;,&quot;depth&quot;:0,&quot;inlineStyleRanges&quot;:[],&quot;entityRanges&quot;:[],&quot;data&quot;:{}},{&quot;key&quot;:&quot;1nbf8&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;unstyled&quot;,&quot;depth&quot;:0,&quot;inlineStyleRanges&quot;:[],&quot;entityRanges&quot;:[],&quot;data&quot;:{}},{&quot;key&quot;:&quot;cvhpq&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Event Details&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;unstyled&quot;,&quot;depth&quot;:0,&quot;inlineStyleRanges&quot;:[{&quot;offset&quot;:0,&quot;length&quot;:13,&quot;style&quot;:&quot;BOLD&quot;}],&quot;entityRanges&quot;:[],&quot;data&quot;:{}},{&quot;key&quot;:&quot;1r6b9&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Who: This workshop is designed for students in Grades K-4.&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;unordered-list-item&quot;,&quot;depth&quot;:0,&quot;inlineStyleRanges&quot;:[{&quot;offset&quot;:0,&quot;length&quot;:4,&quot;style&quot;:&quot;BOLD&quot;},{&quot;offset&quot;:47,&quot;length&quot;:10,&quot;style&quot;:&quot;BOLD&quot;}],&quot;entityRanges&quot;:[],&quot;data&quot;:{}},{&quot;key&quot;:&quot;35atf&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;When: December 6, 2026 9am-Noon&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;unordered-list-item&quot;,&quot;depth&quot;:0,&quot;inlineStyleRanges&quot;:[{&quot;offset&quot;:0,&quot;length&quot;:5,&quot;style&quot;:&quot;BOLD&quot;}],&quot;entityRanges&quot;:[],&quot;data&quot;:{}},{&quot;key&quot;:&quot;fhvah&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Where: 182 E. Union Street, Allegany, NY 14706&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;unordered-list-item&quot;,&quot;depth&quot;:0,&quot;inlineStyleRanges&quot;:[{&quot;offset&quot;:0,&quot;length&quot;:6,&quot;style&quot;:&quot;BOLD&quot;}],&quot;entityRanges&quot;:[],&quot;data&quot;:{}},{&quot;key&quot;:&quot;ffpfq&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Cost: $5 per child. This small fee covers all project materials and supplies for the workshop.&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;unordered-list-item&quot;,&quot;depth&quot;:0,&quot;inlineStyleRanges&quot;:[{&quot;offset&quot;:0,&quot;length&quot;:5,&quot;style&quot;:&quot;BOLD&quot;},{&quot;offset&quot;:6,&quot;length&quot;:13,&quot;style&quot;:&quot;BOLD&quot;}],&quot;entityRanges&quot;:[],&quot;data&quot;:{}},{&quot;key&quot;:&quot;89j5b&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Please Note: Space is strictly limited to 25 participants to ensure every child gets a high-quality, hands-on experience.&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;unstyled&quot;,&quot;depth&quot;:0,&quot;inlineStyleRanges&quot;:[{&quot;offset&quot;:0,&quot;length&quot;:12,&quot;style&quot;:&quot;BOLD&quot;},{&quot;offset&quot;:42,&quot;length&quot;:15,&quot;style&quot;:&quot;BOLD&quot;}],&quot;entityRanges&quot;:[],&quot;data&quot;:{}}],&quot;entityMap&quot;:{}}" fr-original-style="white-space: pre-wrap;" style="white-space: pre-wrap; line-height: 1.5;"><div data-block="true" data-editor="bepno" data-offset-key="cbf8r-0-0" data-sleek-node-id="FSQTMg" fr-original-style="" style="line-height: 1.5;">Become a Mars Rover Engineer This January! 🚀🔴Calling all K&ndash;4th grade inventors, builders, and creative thinkers! This January, the Challenger Learning Center is transforming into a special NASA outpost for &quot;Building a Mars Rover: Zometool Edition&quot;&mdash;a hands-on, space-themed STEM workshop designed just for young creators! &nbsp;&nbsp;NASA&rsquo;s team needs extra help getting the next Mars Rover ready for its big journey, and we&#39;re recruiting new &quot;engineers&quot; to tackle fun, space-themed mechanical and structural challenges! &nbsp;&nbsp;What Will Your Space Engineer Do?In this workshop, your child won&#39;t just learn about space&mdash;they&#39;ll engineer solutions! Participants will join our &quot;flight crew&quot; to collaborate with fellow young engineers using Zometools. Your child will: &nbsp;&nbsp;<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Design &amp; Build: Construct a large-scale Zometool Mars Rover through hands-on teamwork. &nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Space Engineering: Combine frames, connectors, and wheels to create a rover built to navigate rugged Martian terrain!</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Hands-On STEM: Explore structural stability, physics, momentum, cause-and-effect, and simple machines through interactive trial and error. &nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>It&rsquo;s the perfect way to start the new year while building critical STEM skills like problem-solving, creativity, and teamwork! A Break for Parents! ☕We know weekends can be busy. Enjoy a four-hour break! Drop off your young inventor for a fun-filled, deep-dive STEM adventure while you run errands, catch up on tasks, or simply enjoy a quiet cup of coffee. Event Details<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Who: Designed for students in Grades K&ndash;4. &nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">When: Saturday, January 16, 2027, from 12:30 PM &ndash; 4:30 PM &nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Where: Challenger Learning Center of the Twin Tier Region (182 E. Union Street, Allegany, NY 14706) &nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Cost: $10 with sibling discount available upon request (director@challengertwintiers.org)</li></ul>Space is strictly limited to 20 participants to ensure every child gets a high-quality, hands-on experience.</div></div></div>

<div><div><div>Become a Mars Rover Engineer This January! 🚀🔴Calling all K–4th grade inventors, builders, and creative thinkers! This January, the Challenger Learning Center is transforming into a special NASA outpost for "Building a Mars Rover: Zometool Edition"—a hands-on, space-themed STEM workshop designed just for young creators!   NASA’s team needs extra help getting the next Mars Rover ready for its big journey, and we're recruiting new "engineers" to tackle fun, space-themed mechanical and structural challenges!   What Will Your Space Engineer Do?In this workshop, your child won't just learn about space—they'll engineer solutions! Participants will join our "flight crew" to collaborate with fellow young engineers using Zometools. Your child will:   <ul><li>Design &amp; Build: Construct a large-scale Zometool Mars Rover through hands-on teamwork.   </li><li>Space Engineering: Combine frames, connectors, and wheels to create a rover built to navigate rugged Martian terrain!</li><li>Hands-On STEM: Explore structural stability, physics, momentum, cause-and-effect, and simple machines through interactive trial and error.   </li></ul>It’s the perfect way to start the new year while building critical STEM skills like problem-solving, creativity, and teamwork! A Break for Parents! ☕We know weekends can be busy. Enjoy a four-hour break! Drop off your young inventor for a fun-filled, deep-dive STEM adventure while you run errands, catch up on tasks, or simply enjoy a quiet cup of coffee. Event Details<ul><li>Who: Designed for students in Grades K–4.   </li><li>When: Saturday, January 16, 2027, from 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM   </li><li>Where: Challenger Learning Center of the Twin Tier Region (182 E. Union Street, Allegany, NY 14706)   </li><li>Cost: $10 with sibling discount available upon request (director@challengertwintiers.org)</li></ul>Space is strictly limited to 20 participants to ensure every child gets a high-quality, hands-on experience.</div></div></div>

Challenger Learning Center of the Twin Tier Region

The Mars Rover Engineering Lab: Zometool Edition 2027

182 E Union St

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$10

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