Learning Centers

Challenger Learning Center of the Rio Grande Valley

600 North Austin, Suite B
San Benito, TEXAS  78586

Opening Date

September 1, 2000

Mission Statement

The Challenger Learning Center of the Rio Grande Valley will provide the educational experience and facilities in order to promote community participation and provide our youth with the academic focus (attitude-commitment-teamwork) and foundation for future success.

Contact Information

(956) 361-5551
(956) 361-8933
challenger@sbcisd.net
www.challengerrgv.org

Crew Members

Balde Olivarez
Flight Director
(956) 361-5551

Alberto Villarreal
Executive Director
(956) 361-5551
challenger@sbcisd.net

Joe De La Fuente
Flight Director
(956) 361-5551

Art Castillo
Director of Education and Curriculum
(956) 361-5551
challenger@sbcisd.net

Programs

Mission Scenarios

• Rendezvous with a Comet™
• Voyage to Mars™

Directions

From Expressway 77/83

• Exit at Sam Houston Avenue
• Travel northeast to Rose Street
• Turn right
• Go three blocks and turn right into the parking lot

From Bus. 77

• Turn southwest at Austin Street
• Across the street from Dolly Vinsant Hospital
• Go two blocks into the parking lot

Challenger Learning Center is on the left side of the parking lot.

Click link above to get directions from mapquest.com.

Giving Opportunities

Challenger Learning Center accepts donations/contributions from corporations, local businesses, and private individuals to assist in our efforts to bring the wonders of space to local area students.

Contact Betty Wells at (956) 361-5551 for more information on how you can support the Challenger Learning Center of the Rio Grande Valley.