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.
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.
If you have any questions about our Girl Scout programs, please contact us at scouts@childsci.org
This camp fulfills the Girl Scout Badge for Juniors, Detective. A Children's Science Center Fun Patch is available for purchase.
Learn and use investigative skills to solve a mystery by examining trace evidence, studying suspects and more!
Register TodayThis camp fulfills the Girl Scout Badge for Brownies, Space Science Adventurer. A Children's Science Center Fun Patch is available for purchase.
Do you love space? This journey includes exploring the Solar System and technology used to explore the planets to the moon and stars.
Register TodayThis camp fulfills the Girl Scout Badge for Brownies, Home Scientist. A Children's Science Center Fun Patch is available for purchase.
Did you know cooking is science? Explore the science of mixing ingredients together to create fun reactions and tasty treats!
Register TodayThis camp fulfills the Girl Scout Badge for Juniors, Animal Habitats. A Children's Science Center Fun Patch is available for purchase.
Meet some of our amazing animal ambassadors and learn all about them, their habitat and how they adapt to their environment.
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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.
