Arizona Challenger Learning Center

THAT’S ONE SMALL STEP FOR MAN,

ONE GIANT LEAP FOR MANKIND!

SATURDAY, JULY 20, 2002

CELEBRATE THE 2nd ANNIVERSARY OF CHALLENGER’S GRAND OPENING & THE 33^RD ANNIVERSARY OF NEIL ARMSTRONG’S WALK ON THE MOON!

On July 20, 1969, Apollo 11 Astronaut Neil Armstrong first stepped foot on the Moon. On July 20, 2000, the Challenger Space Science Center opened to great acclaim. And on July 20, 2002, the Center will celebrate both anniversaries with a fun-filled host of family-oriented events. In particular, we are proud to present the play, Apollo to the Moon, performed by the Tempe-based, award-winning theater company, Childsplay. This play will be performed at 1:00 p.m. on July 20. An additional fee of $1, above general admission fees of $4 for adults and $3 for children and seniors, will be charged for the play.

OVERVIEW OF ACTIVITIES AT CHALLENGER ON JULY 20

˜ 10:00 a.m. Doors Open

˜ All Day Food available for purchase

˜ On-going At the Controls, the National Air and Space Museum

Looks at Cockpits. Smithsonian Institution exhibit on display through August 17th.

˜ On-going Fly a miniature airplane

˜ On-going Special Schedule of Space movies

˜ On-going Guided Center Tours

˜ On-going Computer Flight Simulators

˜ On-going Kids Corner, sponsored by Southwest Airlines

Dress Up, Activities, Space and Flight toys

˜ On-going Landing on a model Aircraft Carrier

˜ On-going Special Demos: Rocketry, Living in Space

˜ On-going Self guided Tour: Architecture as Art

˜ 10:30-11:00 a.m. Space Place for Tots (ages 3-7) Stories and Activities

˜ 10:30-11:15 a.m. The Amazing Moon, presented by Mr. John Kula

˜ 12:30-1:00 p.m. Space Place for Tots (ages 3-7) Stories and Activities

˜ 12:30–2:00 p.m. Catapult Gliders Workshop for ages 5-7 ($10 per child fee)

(Reservations suggested to ensure a place in the Workshop)

˜ 1:00-2:00 p.m. Apollo to the Moon, presented by Childsplay

($1 per person additional fee)

˜ 2:30– 4:30 p.m. Rubberband-Powered Model Airplanes Workshop for ages 8-11

($15 per child fee)

(Reservations suggested to ensure a place in the Workshop)

˜ 4:30 p.m. Doors Close to prepare for Stargazing

˜ 6:30 p.m. Family Fun Night Featuring Stargazing for Everyone

The Stargazing evening starts at 6:30 p.m. with an all-American dinner of hot dogs, chips, and soda. At approximately 7:30 p.m., after several space-themed family activities, the telescopes will be set up and kids and adults alike will enjoy listening to Professional Stargazer, Mr. Tony LaConte of Stargazing for Everyone, as he helps us learn about and enjoy the fabulous Arizona night sky. The program consists of a slide presentation on the constellations and planets, with information on upcoming sky events. Included are stories of the night sky, featuring folklore from many different cultures. Attendees can look through high-powered telescopes at the moon, planets, star clusters, etc. Stargazing is an outdoor program, so consider bringing a water bottle and lawn chairs or blankets.

Cost: Stargazing program is $3 per person; hot dogs, chips, and soda are an additional $3. In case of inclement weather, an alternative program will be provided.