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Chuck E. Cheese received award as 'Best in STEM' brand

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May 20, 2025

Chuck E. Cheese has been recognized as a "Best in STEM" brand for 2024-2025 and is a recipient of the STEM.org Accreditation Trademark. The award honors organizations that have demonstrated a commitment to implementing innovative and inclusive STEM and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) education initiatives around the globe, according to a press release.

Earlier this year Chuck E. Cheese launched its STEAM-tastic Adventure Field Trips, a hands-on program developed in partnership with STEM.org Educational Research to support real classroom learning goals in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM).

These field trips provide children, kindergarten through fifth grade, with:

• An interactive lesson led by Chuck E. and Professor Ponder, blending hands-on STEAM exploration with unforgettable fun
• A kid-friendly lunch with two slices of pizza and a refillable drink.
• 90 minutes of All You Can Play games.
• A take-home goodie bag and a return-visit E-Ticket voucher.

"We are honored to be named a 'Best in STEM' brand," David McKillips, president and CEO of CEC Entertainment, said in the press release. "This award affirms our commitment to inspiring kids through play, creativity, and meaningful learning. With the launch of our STEAM Field Trips and continued support for educational group events, we're helping students stay curious and engaged all year long."

Chuck E. Cheese has nearly 600 fun centers in 45 U.S. states and 17 foreign countries and territories.