Temporarily Closed - Now Offering Virtual Camps!
Enjoy six ❄ Cool ❄ science experiments designed for elementary aged kids with some adult supervision. This kit has everything you’ll need to for cold, wintry weather fun like Candy Cane Slime and Snowball Launcher to name just a few.
Supplies will be provided in individual activity kits and packaged in a box for your convenience. You just need to provide water, ice, and a few everyday household materials.
Kits are designed for elementary aged children and some activities require grown-up supervision. Fun for the whole family! Member discounts apply.
Reserve your kit(s) today! Contactless pick-up is offered every Friday and Saturday in December!
Order by December 17 to pick up before Christmas.
This kit will be available through December 24 for pick up on December 26.
If your school conducts a science fair give your students a chance to practice! Students from Kindergarten through 12th grade are invited to take part in a “Mock Science Fair” at the Children’s Science Center Lab!
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Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day with special activities and STEM exploration.
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Join Joann and Carly for an hour of tips, suggestions, and resources as we brave the new world of virtual learning together! Our seasoned educators will teach you ways to help your elementary student(s) navigate the social and emotional components of online learning as well as organizational and time management skills for a successful start to the school year.
Learn MoreLearn ways to help your elementary student(s) navigate the social and emotional components of online learning as well as organizational and time management skills for a successful start to the school year.
Learn MoreLearn ways to help your elementary student(s) navigate the social and emotional components of online learning as well as organizational and time management skills for a successful start to the school year.
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Want to put some FUN back into Mondays? Join us on Indigenous Peoples’ Day as we explore inventions and creations and build some of your own, too!
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Celebrate one of our favorite times of the year! Although the Haunted Lab is temporarily closed, you can still join us for our virtual LIVE Spooky Science Show!
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Registration is FREE for this Monday School Holiday Program, designed for students K - 5th. Space is limited.
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Get into the holiday STEM spirit and explore the world of 3D design to create your very own cookie cutter!
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Start your weekend by staying in your Pajamas, grab a cup of hot cocoa, and join us for some COOL science!
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Zoom into the New Year with the kids during our Noon Year's Eve Celebration! Our team will meet you in a secured Zoom party room to make a celebratory confetti popper, engage in science demonstrations, count down to 12 o'clock - noon and ring in the New Year with a BANG! Toast in 2021 with your child's favorite beverage of choice and the Children Science Center!
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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
