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300 North Lee St,
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Alexandria, VA 22314



The Challenger Learning Center of Greater Rochester

Rochester Museum & Science Center
657 East Avenue
Rochester, NEW YORK  14607

Opening Date

September 1, 1992

Mission Statement

The Challenger Learning Center of Greater Rochester, located at the Rochester Museum and Science Center, has been changing the way students learn about mathematics, science, and technology since 1992.

In the last few years, new activities have been added to the program that directly align with the New York state mathematics, science, and technology standards. Activities have been designed specifically to provide practice for the New York State Intermediate Science Performance Exam.

As part of the internationally recognized network of Challenger Learning Centers, our program uses the power of simulation to create an exciting cooperative learning environment. After transforming into astronauts and scientists, students are exposed to the challenges and rewards of teamwork, problem solving, communication, and decision-making.

Contact Information

(585) 473-7494
(585) 473-4388
Steve_orcutt@boces.monroe.edu
www.rochesterchallenger.org

Crew Members

Steve Orcutt
Director of Instructional Programs
(585) 473-7494
steve_orcutt@boces.monroe.edu

Andrew Raab
Lead Mission Commander
(585) 473-7494

Peter Robson
Lead Mission Commander

Deb Croce
Flight Coordinator
debra_croce@boces.monroe.edu

Bret Apthorpe
Director of Technology Services

Dr. Frederick Willie
Superintendent

Programs

Mission Scenarios

Directions

The Challenger Learning Center of Greater Rochester is located in the Strasenburgh Planetarium.

  • Take 490 to Culver Road exit
  • Go north on Culver to East Avenue
  • Turn left on East Avenue heading west
  • The Planetarium is on the left, immediately after Oxford Street

MapQuest

Click link above to get directions from mapquest.com.