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The Children’s Science Center Lab is excited to work with you on the best experience for your classroom! See our menu of program options below.
The Children’s Science Center Lab’s Family Science Night program offers interactive and engaging activities designed to excite students and their families about STEM. Family Science Night combines science learning and family bonding within the school community.
Family Science Nights are scheduled on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm from September through December.
Let the Lab bring the field trip to you this summer! Science on the Go offers elementary-aged children a fun, interactive, science-related program facilitated at your organization.
Science on the Go is a one hour program offered Tuesdays through Fridays during the summer. Each one hour session is led by 2 STEM Educators at your location. If you have more than 30 students, reserve a second session for the same date at a reduced price.
Field Trips are available Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays for the 2026-27 school year, September through December. These are offered to 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade levels in Title I elementary schools.
Please review the School Trip Guide as program eligibility has changed.
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Northern Virginia Science Center Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that operates the Children's Science Center Lab at Fair Oaks Mall and STEM programs traveling to schools and other community venues across the region. The Foundation is also developing the Northern Virginia Science Center in Dulles, VA, a world-class, interactive regional science center for families, students and learners of all ages made possible through a pivotal public-private partnership. Learn more about our mission today at childsci.org and our vision for the future at novasci.org.
