Curtis Rising Stars Challenge

Next Competition Dates:

K–2: January 31, 2026  |  3–5: February 21, 2026

The Curtis Rising Stars Science Challenge introduces young students to science competitions and helps them develop teamwork skills. The competition is open to students in equivalent Grades K-5, who register through their educational organization.

Students are first prepared through pre-activities and prompts with their class at school. The experience culminates in the day-long competition at Orlando Science Center when students put their STEM skills into practice! 

Download Independent Engineering Activities PDF

Download Curtis Rising Stars Educator Resources ZIP

For more information about our Science Competitions, please call our Reservations Department at 407.514.2112 or email competitions@osc.org.


Application Deadline:
December 1, 2025

Space is limited; completing the application does not guarantee a spot in the competition.