Due to the pandemic, the Children's Science Center Lab is operating at a reduced capacity with timed-entry sessions. We are currently unable to offer badge specific programs at this time.
If you'd like to bring your troop to visit the Lab and work towards a badge, you can purchase tickets online and save $2 per ticket. Groups of 10 or more should contact us at Tickets@childsci.org prior to buying tickets.
Please visit our hours and admissions page for more information.
Self-guided activity explorer guides are provided upon entrance with general admission. Individual scouts $13 admission; group rates of 10+scouts $11 each.
60-minute mini-workshop, where a trained STEM Educator will help your girls complete two activities towards a badge. This is offered weekdays from 4-6 pm. $25 per scout, 2 leaders’ admissions are included in price.
90-minute workshop, guided by a trained STEM Educator, where all requirements for the badge will be fulfilled. $400 for up to 15 scouts, 2 leaders’ admissions are included in price.
This camp fulfills Brownie Girl Scout Badge, “Pets”
Have you ever wondered what a day in the life of our animal care staff is like? Well, now you can find out! Help care for our axolotl, frogs, snakes, hermit crabs, lizard, tarantula, and more in our new BioZone.
This camp fulfills the Junior Girl Scout Badge, “Detective”.
Become a detective for the day and help us solve the mystery! Science leaves us clues every day that help us discover new information. Use your investigative skills to identify the culprit by examining trace evidence, studying suspects, and more!
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.
