More Summer Camps › Children’s Science Center
The Children’s Science Center Lab is excited to invite kids to enjoy their summer break with one-of-a-kind STEM-focused fun! The Lab’s Camps offer kids an opportunity to explore STEM concepts in a fun, exciting way. Their experienced team of STEM Educators works with small groups of campers to create, design, tinker, and more.
With a new theme weekly, summer will be packed with discovery, leaving campers in grades 1-5 with an even greater love of science!
Choose from week-long and single-day camps:
Grades 1-5
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Jun 22-26, 2026
Cosmic Creations
Creativity through the cosmos! Campers will simulate space travel, discover what it takes to survive beyond Earth, and explore the universe through hands-on science, engineering, and art. From designing wearable space technology to building scale models of the solar system, this camp lets campers imagine, invent, and investigate life among the stars.
Jul 6-10, 2026
Epic Engineering
Get ready to design, build, and engineer through an exciting week of creativity and problem-solving! Campers will explore the many ways engineering shapes our world—from soaring planes and sturdy bridges to dazzling productions and sustainable cities—while tackling hands-on design challenges that combine imagination, physics, and teamwork.
Jul 13-17, 2026
Superhero Species
Get ready to unleash an inner zoologist and explore the wild world of animal adaptations! Campers will discover the terrific traits that help animals survive and thrive as they journey through Earth’s most fascinating ecosystems, meet live animals, and experiment with how creatures survive in their environments.
Jul 20-24, 2026
Museum Makers
Step behind the scenes and into the world of museum design! Campers will become exhibit engineers and museum curators as they explore how museums, including the future Northern Virginia Science Center, create spaces that inspire curiosity and wonder. Each day will spotlight a different kind of gallery — from art to animals to outer space — inviting campers to dream and design their own museum!
Jul 27-31, 2026
Cosmic Creations
Creativity through the cosmos! Campers will simulate space travel, discover what it takes to survive beyond Earth, and explore the universe through hands-on science, engineering, and art. From designing wearable space technology to building scale models of the solar system, this camp lets campers imagine, invent, and investigate life among the stars.
Aug 3-7, 2026
Epic Engineering
Get ready to design, build, and engineer through an exciting week of creativity and problem-solving! Campers will explore how engineering shapes our world — from soaring planes and sturdy bridges to dazzling productions and sustainable cities — while tackling hands-on design challenges that combine imagination, physics, and teamwork.
Aug 10-14, 2026
Superhero Species
Get ready to unleash an inner zoologist and explore the wild world of animal adaptations! Campers will discover the terrific traits that help animals survive and thrive as they journey through Earth’s most fascinating ecosystems, meet live animals, and experiment with how creatures survive in their environments.
Aug 17-21, 2026
Museum Makers
Step behind the scenes and into the world of museum design! Campers will become exhibit engineers and museum curators as they explore how museums, including the future Northern Virginia Science Center, create spaces that inspire curiosity and wonder. Each day will spotlight a different kind of gallery — from art to animals to outer space — inviting campers to dream and design their own museum!
Grades 1-5
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Jun 29, 2026
Slime Lab
Campers will stretch, squish, and experiment their way through a day of messy, magnificent chemistry! They will dive deep into the science behind everyone’s favorite gooey substance while exploring chemistry, physics, and electricity. From bubbling reactions to electrifying experiments, Slime Lab mixes chemistry, creativity, and curiosity into one unforgettable day of scientific fun!
Jun 30, 2026
Plant Lab
Curious minds dig into the science of seeds, roots, and blooms in this hands-on lab! Campers will act as botanists for the day as they explore how plants grow, how animals depend on them, and how science and creativity come together to help the world stay green.
Jul 1, 2026
Hack the Lab
Coding meets escape rooms in this exciting camp where technology, science, and imagination come together to solve mysteries and crack codes! Campers will use their creativity and problem-solving skills to explore the hidden world of circuits and cybersecurity, trying to hack the Lab before time runs out.
Jul 2, 2026
Animation Lab
Technology meets imagination as campers step into the world of digital storytelling! Young creators will explore how art, science, and design come together to make movie magic as they use tablets, animation apps, and hands-on materials to bring their ideas to life — one frame at a time.
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