"My 8 year old son had a blast this week. Mrs. Melissa was an excellent teacher. He said "it was the best summer camp!" Please bring it back next year."

- Parent
Challenge Island, Cherokee - Forsyth

"My daughter has been coming home with the biggest smile this week!! Thanks for another amazing Challenge Island camp!"

- Ashley B.
Challenge Island Parent, Houma LA

“When you have an exciting curriculum the kids really respond. The passion and interest the kids put into each Challenge Island task let's you know it has challenged their intellect and provided a channel for their ideas. It’s a pleasure to teach this amazing program!”

- Sarah C.
Challenge Island Teacher

“My boys have done the Challenge Island after school classes for 3 years without missing a session. They can’t get enough of it and I think it's fantastic!”

- Victoria S.
Challenge Island Parent, East Side Elementary

“I enjoy teaching the Challenge Island classes because the lessons are so fun, creative and interactive. I get a great feeling of joy when I see how happy students are when they accomplish a task for the day. The music and freedom to move around the room to work together add to the excitement of the class. I feel privileged to be a part of this incredible program!”

- Shayna Peiken
Challenge Island Teacher

“Challenge Island has a magic formula. My 10-year-old son has attended many other camps and has never been as excited about any of them as he was about his Challenge Island camp. I don’t know how they do it but I do know their formula works, like nothing I’ve ever seen before.”

- Marcus S.
Challenge Island Wizardry Camp, Parent

“It's hard to imagine a more exciting, complete program. Every single lesson I see children's imaginations awakened and their confidence reinforced. Challenge Island allows the children all the freedom they crave to collaborate and create. It's about design, construction and making something work and the huge satisfaction that comes from being completely involved in the creation of something original. The kids absolutely love it!”

- Lorna B.
Challenge Island teacher (30 years classroom experience)

“My daughter participated in Challenge Island this past semester and I have to say that it has taken learning and fun to a new level. Over Tuesday night dinners, the Challenge Island activities are the topic of conversation from my 6 year old. Her interest in the combination of science, math and history is especially encouraging to see as we know from the data that we have to do more to encourage girls' interest in these subject matters. I am a very strong believer in the power and importance of Challenge Island.”

- Heidi G.
Challenge Island Parent, Sope Creek Elementary

"The Challenge Island program does a fantastic job of preparing children for today's complex problem-based learning style. It is the perfect complement to our school's STEM-based curriculum. As a scientist, I see the need for this kind of cooperative, challenge-based type of training every day. CI makes it fun for kids and parents know that their children are learning valuable life skills along the way."

- Jennifer R.
Professional Scientist, Shallowford Falls Elementary Foundation STEM Chairman, Challenge Island Parent

"My boys have done the Challenge Island after school classes for 3 years without missing a session. They can’t get enough of it and I think it's fantastic!"

- Victoria S.
Challenge Island Parent, East Side Elementary

"My 9-year old and 11-year old girls have SO much fun in your program and can hardly stop talking about their adventures on Challenge Island. We can't wait to see what next semester's challenges will be!"

- Nancy H.
Challenge Island Parent, Timber Ridge Elementary

"When you have an exciting curriculum the kids really respond. The passion and interest the kids put into each Challenge Island task let's you know it has challenged their intellect and provided a channel for their ideas. It’s a pleasure to teach this amazing program!"

- Sarah C.
Challenge Island Teacher