Education & Childcare

Aviation Challenge is a set of aviation-themed camps run by the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, alongside Space Camp. Its website describes the programs as military-inspired, with a focus on teamwork, leadership and learning about flight. Youth camps are split by age. Mach I is for ages 9 to 11 and runs five days. Mach II is for ages 12 to 14, and Mach III is for ages 15 to 18. Mach III Elite uses simulated combat scenarios and is open only to Mach III graduates. There are also shorter options: a three-day, two-night adult camp and a three-day Family Aviation Challenge for ages 7 to 18 and up. Sessions and registration are listed on the Space Camp website.

O2B Kids Madison is a preschool and child care center off County Line Road near Watterson Way in Madison, Alabama. It is part of the O2B Kids family of schools and is a preschool-only location, so it does not run an afterschool program. It serves infants, toddlers and pre-K children. According to its website, classrooms are spacious, the school uses a secure check-in and check-out system, and teachers are first aid and CPR trained. Parents get daily photos and updates through the Honeycomb parent app. The school lists Madison, Huntsville and Oakland as areas it serves, and offers scheduled visits and a virtual tour.

Smarty Pants Academy is a child care center on Sparkman Drive NW in Huntsville. Its website lists an infant room, a toddler room, Pre-K 3 and Pre-K 4 classrooms, after school care and part-time care. The center describes its activities as hands-on learning aimed at emotional and intellectual growth, with attention to language and literacy, social skills and creative expression. Its website also offers online booking and a contact page for families who want to learn more.

Transcend Dental Education is the name listed for a dental implant practice on Century Street in Huntsville. Its website presents the practice as Transcend Dental Implants. According to its website, the practice offers dental implants from single teeth to full-mouth restorations, and says it has an in-house lab for custom work. IV sedation is available for patients who feel anxious about dental care. The site also lists a page for dental implant care for veterans. Its website lists free consultations, and new patients can book an appointment through the website or by phone.