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Field Trips are designed for Pre-K to 6th grade levels in school classes, day schools, homeschool groups, learning pods, summer schools and other educational organizations that want a structured itinerary. Field trips are scheduled Monday through Friday between 1 and 4 PM and provide a LIVE, interactive and fun STEM focused program designed around engineering and critical thinking concepts. We come to you virtually so that your students can be in one room together or at their individual locations.
The Children's Science Center will bring field trips to your location! Our Science on the Go program is available Monday through Friday between 1 and 4 PM! Instead of bringing your students to the Lab, we will bring the Lab and two STEM Educators to your organization.
Engage your students virtually with a close-up look at some of our animal ambassadors. This program is now offered online and available Monday through Friday between 1 and 4PM.
45 minute close-up and personal virtual experience with two STEM educators and two animal ambassadors
Learn about reptiles, amphibians, or insects
Schedule your animal encounter field trip today by emailing us
The Children's Science Center's chemistry show is available on screen or in person! This 45 minute interactive science demonstration is a whole lot of fun whether brought to you virtually or at your location.
Available Monday through Friday between 1 and 4 PM.
Fun, colorful, and exciting chemistry demonstrations
For pricing and availability, please contact fieldtrips@childsci.org.
Thank you for your interest in hosting a Family Science Night in 2021-22. The application has closed and schools will be notified in May if their application was selected in the blind drawing. Please contact fsn@childsci.org if you have any questions.
Latina SciGirls is an 8-week series of STEM-focused classes offered specifically for Latina girls in grades 3-6 through a partnership with local Title I elementary schools. Programming made possible by PBS SciGirls©.
The Children's Science Center is Northern Virginia's first interactive museum where children, families and school groups can explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) concepts through fun, engaging hands-on exhibits, activities and programs
