Challenger Learning Center of Kentucky

08/17/2026

🚀 Introducing the Tom Cravens S.T.E.A.M. Impact Award! 🚀

For more than 25 years, Tom Cravens dedicated his career to inspiring students across Eastern Kentucky to explore, create, question, and dream bigger. Now, we’re proud to honor his legacy by launching an award in his name!

The Tom Cravens S.T.E.A.M. Impact Award will recognize Eastern Kentucky students whose experiences at the Challenger Learning Center of Kentucky have inspired their curiosity, shaped their educational goals, and influenced their future career aspirations.

🏆 Two annual awards will be presented:
🎓 $500 to one graduating high school senior or recent graduate
🔬 $100 to one middle school student

Applicants will submit an original essay reflecting on how their Challenger experience has impacted their lives. We want to hear how a mission, program, robotics experience, camp, field trip, or other CLCKY experience helped them see new possibilities for their future.

Applications open Spring 2027!

Help us celebrate Tom’s incredible legacy by sharing this announcement with students, families, educators, and communities throughout Eastern Kentucky. 💙

08/07/2026

Such a great opportunity for anyone interested in robotics!

🚨 Join Renegade Robotics! 🦅

Renegade Robotics is recruiting new members (grades 7-12)!

With FIRST® Tech Challenge, students can:
🎓 Compete for millions in college scholarships
🤖 Design, build, and program robots
🏆 Travel to exciting competitions
💡 Gain real engineering, coding, and leadership experience
🤝 Make lifelong friends and unforgettable memories

No robotics experience needed--just curiosity and a willingness to learn!

Ready to build something incredible? Send us a message to learn more!

08/06/2026

Stop by and say “hi” to the CLCKY Crew during this awesome event at The Living Arts & Science Center on Saturday! It is free and open to the community! 🤖

Join us as we partner with our friends at the Living Arts and Science Center for our FIRST takeover event! Meet FTC Team 8417 (The Lectric Legends), FTC Team 30696 (The Mad Hatters), FRC Team 3814 (PiBotics), and our FIRST LEGO League Coordinators. There will be crafts, STEM kits, robot demos, and more. This event is free to the community and we hope to see everyone there!

08/05/2026

🚀Our Summer 2026 "CLCKY Connections" Newsletter is here! 📰

Take a look at everything happening at the Challenger Learning Center of Kentucky! From an incredible summer of STEAM camps with more than 450 registrations to international robotics competitions, FIRST coach academies, leadership milestones, and exciting student achievements!

📖 Give it a read, then like, comment, and share to help us spread the word about the amazing opportunities available for students across Eastern Kentucky. Every share helps us inspire the next generation of explorers, innovators, and problem-solvers!

Interested in learning more about CLCKY programs? Contact us today! 👇🏽

☎️606-487-3049
📧Jessica at [email protected]

07/22/2026

🚀 PROGRAMS NOW OPEN FOR 2026–2027!

The Challenger Learning Center of Kentucky is excited to share our lineup of hands-on STEAM experiences for grades P–12!

From our immersive Simulated Space Missions and our interactive Moon, Mars, and Beyond science center to classroom outreach, engineering workshops, and large-scale assemblies--there’s something for everyone!

✨ All programs are available on a sliding scale, ensuring schools and families across Kentucky can access high-quality STEAM learning opportunities.

💫 Whether you’re planning a field trip, bringing outreach to your school or community, or exploring specialized programs like SpacePrep for high school young women, we’re here to help!

Contact us today to learn more and reserve your date! 👇🏽

☎️606-487-3049
📧[email protected]
🌐www.clcky.com

Let’s make 2026–2027 a year of Inspiring, Exploring, Learning, together!

07/22/2026

✨ Creativity came to life during our two-day 3D Printing Workshop at CLCKY! ✨

Students learned the basics of CAD design, transformed their ideas into digital models, and brought their creations to life through 3D printing.

From designing to building, students experienced the full engineering and innovation process firsthand!

Interested in visiting the CLCKY or bringing a program to your classroom, community center, and more? Contact us today! 👇

☎️ 606-487-3049
🛜 www.clcky.com
📧 [email protected]

07/21/2026

🎶 Music filled the CLCKY during Space Jamz! 🎸

Our young musicians learned how to read music, play the dulcimer, and wrapped up the day with a special performance for their families! ❤️

And a very special “thank you” to our amazing guest instructor Lindsey Branson for sharing your music with us! 💙🎻

At CLCKY, STEAM isn't just about science and technology, we proudly offer arts-focused programs that inspire creativity! 🎼🎨🥁

Interested in learning more about our exciting camps and programs? Contact us today! 👇

☎️ 606-487-3049

07/18/2026

07/18/2026