WELCOME!
The McAuliffe Center offers a number of paid and free engaging virtual programs designed to engage directly with your students, whether they are together in the classroom or learning remotely. Explore our many program options in the categories below to find the right learning experience for the students in your class, learning pod, out-of-school time program, and homeschool co-op. Some of our virtual programs are also designed for individual participants or for groups of adult learners.
All our virtual programs are LIVE, engage participants in synchronous activities, and encourage interaction between the participants and our expert program facilitators. Register for four or more programs and receive a 10% discount off of total fees!
All our virtual programs are LIVE, engage participants in synchronous activities, and encourage interaction between the participants and our expert program facilitators. Register for four or more programs and receive a 10% discount off of total fees!
Paid Programs
MISSION SIMULATIONS
Participants work in teams and take on the roles of astronauts, scientists, and engineers engaged in space exploration simulations that test their teamwork, problem solving, and decision-making skills. The mostly self-paced activities are facilitated by our experienced educators. Designed for students in grades 5-12, but the activities are easily adapted to groups of learners of all ages. 45-60 minutes long.
Participants work in teams and take on the roles of astronauts, scientists, and engineers engaged in space exploration simulations that test their teamwork, problem solving, and decision-making skills. The mostly self-paced activities are facilitated by our experienced educators. Designed for students in grades 5-12, but the activities are easily adapted to groups of learners of all ages. 45-60 minutes long.
CLASSROOM ADVENTURES
Participants take on specific jobs to help scientists complete their research during these earth science-based simulations. They work independently at a self-pace and collaboratively with peers. Activities are facilitated by our experienced educators. Designed for elementary-age students. 45-60 minutes long.
Participants take on specific jobs to help scientists complete their research during these earth science-based simulations. They work independently at a self-pace and collaboratively with peers. Activities are facilitated by our experienced educators. Designed for elementary-age students. 45-60 minutes long.
EARTH AND SPACE EXPLORATIONS
Participants engage in live, interactive explorations of a wide range of earth and space science topics. Group presentations with interactive elements are offered by our experienced educators. Designed for K-12 students, the presentations are easily adapted to public groups and learners of all ages. 45-60 minutes long.
Participants engage in live, interactive explorations of a wide range of earth and space science topics. Group presentations with interactive elements are offered by our experienced educators. Designed for K-12 students, the presentations are easily adapted to public groups and learners of all ages. 45-60 minutes long.
BUNDLES AND MULTI-SESSION PROGRAMS
The McAuliffe Center offers bundles that include one mission simulation and one earth and space exploration, astronomy packages, and multi-session programs for both groups and individual participants. Ideal for vacation weeks, after-school, and summer programs. These offerings can be customized to the needs of the group requesting them.
The McAuliffe Center offers bundles that include one mission simulation and one earth and space exploration, astronomy packages, and multi-session programs for both groups and individual participants. Ideal for vacation weeks, after-school, and summer programs. These offerings can be customized to the needs of the group requesting them.
Free Programs
