The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum approached Bluecadet to create a custom iPad app to introduce President John F. Kennedy’s life and legacy to a generation born many years after his presidency. The JFK Challenge features two missions that are based on two of JFK’s most important presidential initiatives: Space Race and Peace Corps. Bluecadet spearheaded the conceptualization, design and development of the app from start to finish, including thorough research and testing with children to ensure the most engaging experience. The JFK Challenge takes advantage of the full suite of the iPad’s capabilities, incorporating touch, drag, swipe, the camera and the accelerometer. The app utilizes a sequential game format, with timed activities and points to motivate users to continue through the levels and learn more as they play. The Peace Corps mission takes young volunteers on a trip to Colombia, where they must pass a playful Spanish language quiz: learning words needed to help the local village dig canals and construct a school and clinic. As virtual astronauts in the Space Race mission, users travel back in time to journey to the moon with the Apollo 11 team. The iPad becomes a rocket’s steering mechanism as players tilt the device to avoid space debris and use quick thumb-strokes to make a smooth lunar landing. Combining custom games and animations with primary sources, the JFK Challenge fosters interest in the sciences, exploration, volunteerism and cultural exchange—inspiring kids to make an impact on Earth or in space.