You and your STEAM Team will chomp into FINtastic challenges from building bridges over “shark-infested” waters to designing and racing pirate ships to mixing up spectacular slime seas. You’ll dive into the fascinating world of SHARKS and tackle an ocean full of shark-inspired challenges!

Parent Note:

Disaster Island is designed for students in grades K–5. Each 55-minute session blends history, science, and engineering through hands-on projects in small STEAM Teams®.

• Format: 7-week session, 55 minutes each
• Ages: Grades K–5 (younger students welcome with light parent support)
• Drop-off friendly: Parents may stay if they’d like
• Capacity: Up to 16 students (STEAM Teams of 4)
• Learning focus: Creativity, engineering design, teamwork, problem-solving, and history connections
• Supplies: All project materials provided
• What to bring: Water bottle
• Documentation: Families receive a short written summary after each class to share with HSTs
• No Class: 11/26 (Thanksgiving week)
• Refunds: Full refund up to 7 days before the first class; pro-rated credit for illness with notice
• Makeups: If Challenge Island cancels for weather or venue, we add a makeup date or credit your account

Vendor for: Mission Vista Academy, JCS, Granite Mountain, SunCoast Prep