The Lab is open on Friday, January 27th! Purchase tickets online to save $2!
The Children’s Science Center Lab is launching new programs and continuing old favorites in the 2022-2023 school year! We are excited to welcome back students and teachers for another school year! See below the menu of options. We are excited to work with you on the best experience for your classroom!
Field Trips are available Mondays through Fridays during the school year. They are designed for Pre-K to 6th grade levels in school classes, day schools, homeschool groups, learning pods, and other educational organizations that desire a structured itinerary.
In-person field trips are scheduled between 10:00 am – 2:00 pm and include up to 100 students at $13 per student and parent-chaperones. Students will explore 4 experience zones throughout the Children’s Science Center Lab.
Science on Stage is the Science Center’s school assembly program which brings the school community together in a fun, engaging way to learn about science. The program is designed for all elementary school children in all grades. Assemblies include colorful and exciting demonstrations which provide an introduction to chemistry, exploring states of matter, chemical properties like acids and bases, and chemical reactions.
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The Children’s Science Center’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 April.
This program is currently full for the 2022-23 school year. If you'd lke to be put on a waiting list, please submit your information through the button below.
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©.
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.
