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.
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Challenge Island by the Numbers
Learn Why Franchisees, Schools, Parents and, Of Course, KIDS Rate Challenge Island "Infinity"!
The Challenge Island Life
Established Franchise Model
Professional Fulfillment
Work-Life Balance
Being Your Own Boss
Making an Impact
Cutting Edge Curriculum
Stellar Support
Fabulous Franchise Family
The Path to Ownership
Aloha
- Fill out our online franchise contact form.
- Set up a phone or zoom call with Our Chief of Development, Robin.
- If Challenge Island feels like a fit for you and vice versa, sign an NDA schedule a Virtual Discovery Luau.
Island Discovery
- Attend our Virtual Discovery Luau. Get a taste of our island spirit. Take a deep dive into our programs, profit centers and franchise model. Meet our founder, Sharon Duke Estroff.
- Complete a Request for Consideration form.
Disclosure, Validation & Research
- Receive and review our current Franchise Disclosure Document.
- Meet some of our awesome franchise owners.
- Conduct research in your local market to build your territory.
Welcome to the Ohana!
- Select training dates.
- Receive review copy of your Franchise Agreement.
- Arrive in Atlanta and meet the Challenge Island Corporate STEAM Team.
- Complete training and business set up requirements.
- Begin Your Wonderful Journey into Challenge Island Ownership!
Franchise Investment
The initial investment for a Challenge Island franchise ranges from $39,675 - $68,925, depending on territory size. This investment includes the franchise fee, comprehensive training, Challenge Island starter kit, all Challenge Island curriculum present and future, a state of the art website, oodles of marketing materials and business resources, ongoing stellar support, and much, much more!
Join an Iconic Children’s STEM Education Franchise
Challenge Island was honored to be chosen out of thousands of franchise brands to represent the children's sector in the International Franchise Association's Oscar Ad — reinforcing our reputation as a leading STEM education franchise and trusted children’s enrichment franchise nationwide.
A Proven STEM Franchise for Kids
With over 150 franchises in the US and internationally and a critically-acclaimed children’s STEAM book series, Challenge Island has enriched the lives of 5 million children in 10,000 schools and community organizations through our STEAM-based educational enrichment programs.
Recognized with dozens of Entrepreneur Magazine rankings and Parents Picks Awards, Challenge Island is an established, proven system, created and led by an award-winning educator, and author. Challenge Island is a one-of-a-kind STEM education franchise opportunity with a nurturing family-like franchise culture and unparalleled franchisee support.
The Challenge Island Difference
Challenge Island is a caring, creative, cohesive community of STEM franchise owners who are changing the world one child at a time while building successful home-based businesses. Passionate, purpose-driven and unafraid of pushing boundaries and breaking barriers, the Challenge Island franchise opportunity is as groundbreaking as it is outside the box.
Our franchise community is built for educators, corporate parents, and professionals seeking flexibility, fulfillment, and long-term growth. If you are exploring whether to buy a STEM for kids franchise, Challenge Island offers a powerful combination of impact, support, and scalability that few children’s enrichment franchises can match.
Our Founder
Sharon Estroff
Our Challenge Island founder and CEO is an award-winning educator, critically-acclaimed author and mom of four former Challenge Island kids.
Make a Difference and an Income as a Challenge Island Franchisee!
"Being a part of the Challenge Island Family means everything to me – and every day I feel so fortunate to be part of this amazing organization. Not only does it allow me to be the kind of mother I want to be to my own children, I get to work with children in the classroom setting in the most fun and least stressful way possible. Our Challenge Island Franchisee Ohana truly is the luckiest.”
- Ally Habif Franchisee, Challenge Island Buckhead/Sandy Springs Atlanta
"I love everything about being a Challenge Island franchisee. My quality of life is so much better since I purchased my franchise. I’m not sure it’s even possible for anyone to love Challenge Island as much as me.”
- Todd Ruggere Franchisee, Challenge Island Metro West Massachusetts
“What I love most about our amazing Challenge Island Ohana is knowing that I am never in it alone. There are always people there to support me and cheer me on. Challenge Island ownership means getting to do the job that I love the most out of any other job I’ve ever had."
-Sharyn Ham, Challenge Island Columbus Ohio
"Absolutely loved the training in Atlanta. It was the best training EVER! I created a special bond with my fellow trainees and am even more excited now to introduce the magic of CI to families and schools in WA state 💕"
- Mansi Mehta Franchisee, Challenge Island Greater Seattle
"Being part of the Challenge Island Ohana means that we are all in this together. We are always supporting one another, helping eachother out and cheering each other on. I am just so happy to be on this Challenge Island adventure and happy to be part of the amazing Challenge Island Ohana!” "
- Leann Lloyd, Franchisee, Challenge Island Western Colorado
"Being a part of the Challenge Island Family means everything to me – and every day I feel so fortunate to be part of this amazing organization. Not only does it allow me to be the kind of mother I want to be to my own children, I get to work with children in the classroom setting in the most fun and least stressful way possible. Our Challenge Island Franchisee Ohana truly is the luckiest.”
- Ally Habif Franchisee, Challenge Island Buckhead/Sandy Springs Atlanta
"I love everything about being a Challenge Island franchisee. My quality of life is so much better since I purchased my franchise. I’m not sure it’s even possible for anyone to love Challenge Island as much as me.”
- Todd Ruggere Franchisee, Challenge Island Metro West Massachusetts
“What I love most about our amazing Challenge Island Ohana is knowing that I am never in it alone. There are always people there to support me and cheer me on. Challenge Island ownership means getting to do the job that I love the most out of any other job I’ve ever had."
-Sharyn Ham, Challenge Island Columbus Ohio
"Absolutely loved the training in Atlanta. It was the best training EVER! I created a special bond with my fellow trainees and am even more excited now to introduce the magic of CI to families and schools in WA state 💕"
- Mansi Mehta Franchisee, Challenge Island Greater Seattle
"Being part of the Challenge Island Ohana means that we are all in this together. We are always supporting one another, helping eachother out and cheering each other on. I am just so happy to be on this Challenge Island adventure and happy to be part of the amazing Challenge Island Ohana!” "
- Leann Lloyd, Franchisee, Challenge Island Western Colorado