Temporarily Closed - Now Offering Virtual Camps!
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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 at 10:00 am and 2:00 pm weekdays and provide a LIVE, interactive STEM fun program designed around engineering and critical thinking concepts. We come to your classroom virtually so that your students can be in one room together or at their individual locations.
Engage your students virtually with a close-up look at some of our animal ambassadors. This program is now offered online and available at your convenience.
45 minute close-up and personal virtual experience with two STEM educators and two animal ambassadors
Learn about reptiles, amphibians, or insects
Timing accommodations available
Schedule your animal encounter field trip today by emailing us
The Children's Science Center VIRTUAL science show will provide 45 minutes of interactive science demonstrations and experiments and a whole lot of energy and fun, over the screen!
Available Monday through Friday
Fun, colorful, and exciting chemistry demonstrations
Timing accomodations to fit your class schedule
Science on the Go is the Children’s Science Center’s school assembly program provided to schools and community organizations in two formats -- virtual or in-person. This 45-minute program is designed for elementary school aged children and is an interactive, engaging and fun experience for everyone!
Family Science Night is now virtual! Due to the high demand for this program, schools are selected through a lottery. Schools have been chosen for the 2020-21 school year. Applications for the 2021-22 school year will open in the winter of 2021.
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
