Challenge Island STEAM Classes

Challenge Island is an award-winning STEAM enrichment program where smart and curious kids work together in “STEAM Teams” to solve fun, hands-on “challenges” which teach them about STEAM fundamentals and cross curricular topics, plus important success skills like creativity, critical thinking, problem solving and much more. Each of our classes focus on a positive atmosphere packed with activities and learning, with the goal of encouraging children to be more confident and excited about their skills in STEAM and working together.

Winter Holiday STEAM Kids Night Out: Penguin Winter Wonderland!

$40 residents, $50 non-residents

Grades K-5

For this penguin-themed evening of fun engineering challenges, we’ll be working in small teams to design and race penguin sleds, create and play a Rube-Goldberg-inspired penguin popping game, and mix up a batch of our new Penguin Iceberg Slime! This workshop is a fun and educational night out for kids and their friends, while also being a well-deserved break for parents – we hope you can join us!

Saturday, December 20, 2025
6-8pm

Fenton Community & Cultural Center
Instructed by Challenge Island – Oakland County East

Challenge Island STEAM Workshop: It’s All About the Heart!

Cost: $40 residents, $50 non-residents

Calling all curious minds and creative hearts! This February, join us for “It’s All About the Heart!”—a special STEM/STEAM workshop designed for students in grades K–5 who are ready to dive into the wonders of science in the spirit of love.

• Explore the fascinating world of blood types through a safe and fun experiment. Learn why everyone’s blood is unique and how it helps our bodies stay healthy!

• Build and play a creative ping pong challenge that demonstrates how white blood cells protect us—perfect for learning about our immune system while having a blast.

• Mix up our fun Queen of Heart Slime and discover its science secrets. Stretch it, squish it, and experience chemistry in action!

Friday 2/13/26
Time: 6-8pm

Fenton Community & Cultural Center

Challenge Island STEAM Workshop: Leprechaun Adventure!

Cost: $40 residents, $50 non-residents

Get ready for a magical journey this March! Designed especially for students in grades K–5, this hands-on, playful event brings Irish legends to life while sparking creativity and a love of science.

• Design and construct a tiny building for your leprechaun using your STEAM skills, creating a bustling village filled with imagination.

• Engineer and craft a zipline ride so your leprechauns can soar over your team’s village — a fun way to learn about gravity, force, and creative problem-solving.

• Mix up a batch of rainbow slime, as we explore the worlds of color and chemistry.

Friday 3/6/26
Time: 6-8pm

Fenton Community & Cultural Center