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The Lab's Camps offer kids an opportunity to explore STEM concepts in a fun, exciting way. Our experienced team of STEM Educators work with small groups of campers to create, design, tinker, and more.
There are no more camps offered in 2024.
Spring Break & Summer Break Camp Registration will begin early 2025.
"I teach science for a living. One of the most difficult concepts for kids is identifying the independent and dependent variable. This week, by doing so many fun, hands-on experiments, my kiddos are able to identify these variables correctly! I’m impressed."
"If you want to massively level-up your child's curiosity, deduction, and problems-solving skills this is the place for you."
"Our son looks forward to summer because of Children's Science Lab! This is our third summer with the program and 9th week. He ranks it 5 out of 5, even above camps where he will be with friends. He learns so much each day and is inspired to continue STEM activities at home after camp. We are so appreciative of the staff and the program!"
"Amazing place for kids of all ages to learn, experience STEAM, grow, and have fun. The staff and volunteers are patient, enthusiastic, and know how to make a child's visit wondrous. Children's Science Lab is Northern Virginia's finest hidden gem."
Camp Parent, Summer 2024
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.
