Challenge Island In The News

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Bridge to Sharktooth Island: A Challenge Island STEAM Adventure Receives Stellar Review from School Library Journal

November 1, 2021

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World’s No. 1 STEAM Program Launches New STEM/STEAM Book Series

October 7, 2021

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Charlotte summer camp teaching young girls about space exploration, STEAM careers following Blue Origin launch

July 21, 2021

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FranServe presents FranTastic InSights with guest Sharon Estroff, Challenge Island.

May 13, 2021

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Challenge Island Founder and CEO Sharon Duke Estroff Is Featured in Franchise Wire for Mother’s Day!

May 10, 2021

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Challenge Island is #151 on Entrepreneur Magazine 2021 Franchise 500 – 4th Consecutive Year on the Franchise 500

February 8, 2021

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PBS Kids and Challenge Island Launch Weekly Are You Up to the Challenge Virtual STEAM Events

February 8, 2021

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Apple’s Modern Business Podcast Interviews Challenge Island Founder Sharon Duke Estroff

February 7, 2021

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Insider Names Challenge Island a Top 3 Virtual Camp in the USA Vetted By Camp and Education Experts

February 6, 2021

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Parade Magazine Names Challenge Island Among Best Virtual Camps in the USA

February 3, 2021

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NPR’s Lois Reitzes of City Lights Interviews Challenge Island Founder Sharon Duke Estroff

February 1, 2021

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Challenge Island Included on Entrepreneur Magazine 2020 Franchise 500 – 3rd Consecutive Year on the Franchise 500

January 17, 2021

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The Franchise Woman Magazine Features Sharon Duke Estroff on the Cover of Their First Issue

January 16, 2021

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Challenge Island Oakland County East Wins the Education Advocate Award presented by Baker College of Auburn Hills

January 13, 2021

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Star Central Magazine Interviews Sharon Duke Estroff, Founder and CEO of the Challenge Island Franchise

January 10, 2021

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Star Central Magazine Names Sharon Estroff, Challenge Island Founder and CEO, Top 10 Entrepreneur of the Month September 2020

September 26, 2020

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List of Awards!

The World’s #1 STEAM Program by Entrepreneur Magazine!
2021 Entrepreneur Magazine Franchise 500 – #151
2021 Entrepreneur Fastest Growing Franchise – #134
2021 Entrepreneur Top Franchises Under $50k – #13
2021 Entrepreneur Top Global Franchise – #145
2021 Entrepreneur Top Home-Based Franchise – #31
Parents Picks Award 2021
Ranked on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 2020,2019 & 2018
Ranked on Entrepreneur Magazine’s Fastest Growing Lists 2021,2020, 2019
Ranked on Entrepreneur Magazine’s Top Low-Cost Franchises 2020, 2019, 2018
2018 Parents Picks Awards Winner
Top 3 Virtual Program in the USA by Business Insider
Top Virtual Program by Parade Magazine
Franchise of the Year Silver Award – Franchise Broker’s Association
Franchise Dictionary Magazine Game Changers Award 2020, 2019
Frantastic 500 Franchise Dictionary Magazine 2021, 2020

ABOUT CHALLENGE ISLAND

Challenge Island® is the world’s #1 STEM/STEAM program by Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500. With over 100 locations in the USA and Worldwide, Challenge Island has touched the lives of over 1 million children in over 6000 schools and community locations, 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.