PROGRAMS
Fun, hands-on programs where children learn creative problem solving and critical thinking skills Learn More
21st CENTURY LEARNING
Preparing kids for the 21st century with focus on creativity and critical thinking Learn More
STEM + ART = STEAM
We offer more than STEM Education by including art and creative skills. Learn More
ISLAND EXPERIENCE
Learn all about how we incorporate the Challenge Island experience Learn More
PARENTS
Enrich your children's education and ready them for the 21st Century learning Learn More
TEACHERS & SCHOOLS
Enhance your students curriculum and outsource STEM Education Learn More
AFTERSCHOOL CLASSES
Our Exhilarating Challenge-Based Afterschool Adventures Transport Kids to Action-Packed “Island “Destinations”, Worlds Away from their Regular School Experience Learn More
CAMPS
When School is Out STEAM is in! Our Whimsical Camps are Based on Pop-Culture Themes Kids Love and are Mini-Vacations in Their Own Right Learn More
IN-SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS
Our high interest on-site field trips for preschool through high school students uniquely intertwine ELA, Math, Science and Social Studies concepts into a One-of-a-Kind STEAM experience Learn More
GIRL SCOUTS
We are Corporate Partners with Girl Scout Councils From Coast to Coast. Learn More About Our Badge Workshops for Daisies, Brownies, and Juniors. Boy Scout Programming Also Available. Learn MoreLearn About the Challenge Island Program and Mission that Made Us the World’s Most Popular STEM/STEAM Franchise.
Our Franchisees Explain Why the Challenge Island Experience is So Vital to Children
Challenge Island® is a Franchise 500 Ranked International educational enrichment program with over 90 locations in the USA and Worldwide. Founded by award-winning educator, author, and parenting/education journalist Sharon Duke Estroff, Challenge Island® is grounded in cutting edge educational thought and at the forefront of S.T.E.A.M. Education and 21st Century Learning.
Wrapped in whimsical trimmings (headbands, facepaint, and the beat of the tribal drum), the Challenge Island program features an unmistakable spirit and flair. A sense of anticipation fills the air as tribes of kids enter new worlds of adventure and imagination through Challenge Island afterschool classes, in-school field trips, camps, birthday parties, family fun nights and much more.
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Ranked #307 on Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500 2019
Entrepreneur Magazine’s Fastest Growing Franchise 2019
#1 STEM Franchise on Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500 2019
Ranked #428 on Entrepreneur Magazines’s Franchise 500 2018
One of Entrepreneur Magazine’s Best Franchises Under 50K
Parents Picks Award 2018
Franchise of the Year Silver Award – Franchise Brokers Association
