
Challenge Island is thrilled to be included on the prestigious Franchise 500 list for the 6th year straight. With 168 franchises and an audience of 5 million children, Challenge Island is the World’s #1 STEAM Program.
Challenge Island | The World's #1 STEM and STEAM Program
The World's #1 STEM/STEAM Program Providing Award-Winning Afterschool Classes, In-School Field Trips, Camps, Girl Scout Workshops, Parties, and More! Featuring F2F and Virtual Options.

Challenge Island is thrilled to be included on the prestigious Franchise 500 list for the 6th year straight. With 168 franchises and an audience of 5 million children, Challenge Island is the World’s #1 STEAM Program.
Screens are everywhere, and while technology has its place, screen-free learning offers something uniquely valuable. When kids step away from devices, they engage more fully with their surroundings, their peers, and their own ideas. This kind of learning encourages focus, imagination, and real-world problem-solving. Screen-free activities invite kids to use their hands and minds together. […]
A new year is a fresh start—not just for goals and routines, but for learning too. As calendars reset, it’s a great time to spark curiosity, try new ideas, and encourage kids to explore the world in creative ways. Learning doesn’t have to feel like more schoolwork; it can be playful, collaborative, and exciting. At […]