Club SciKidz

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At Club SciKidz, the wonders of science and technology come alive through hands-on discovery and fun!

Offering science and technology camps, workshops, and special programs, kids will enjoy real-world science experiences, moving beyond the traditional classroom theory — sparking curiosity and nurturing a lifelong love of all things STEM!

Budding scientists are invited to go on a scientific adventure this summer in Chantilly, VA, and Arlington, VA:

GRADES PREK-KG

Little Chemist Camp
Glues, brews, and goos take center stage in this hands-on chemistry camp! Using a carefully selected collection of recipes and formulas, campers will explore the exciting world of chemical reactions. Activities include creating blob explosions, funny putty, magic bubble paint, and even making their own chewing gum.

        • June 23-27, 2025
          Chantilly, VA
        • July 7-11, 2025
          Arlington, VA

Little Space Explorer Camp
This space-themed opportunity introduces young astronauts to the wonders of the cosmos. Campers will explore the Milky Way, experience the concept of zero gravity, and even sample real space food. Hands-on activities include making moon sand, eating space ice cream, and discovering how much objects weigh in space — all while learning about the solar system in a fun and engaging way.

        • July 14-18, 2025
          Arlington, VA
        • July 21-25, 2025
          Chantilly, VA

Mini Medical School Camp
This interactive camp introduces kids to the world of medicine through hands-on activities covering anatomy, germs, and first aid. They will build a first aid kit, learn about blood, practice splinting, and use a syringe. Along the way, they will explore “Goodnight, Little Doctor,” a beautifully illustrated book about empathy in medicine, and take home their own medical bag and a copy of the book.

        • July 14-18, 2025
          Chantilly, VA
        • July 21-25, 2025
          Arlington, VA

Jurassic Camp
Dinosaurs come to life in this prehistoric adventure! Kids will explore dinosaurs and their habitats, as well as the fascinating world of rocks, minerals, and fossils. Hands-on activities include building a volcano, panning for gems, casting a fossil, and digging for dinosaurs. With engaging projects and take-home activities, they will sharpen observation and data collection skills — all while having a blast.

        • July 7-11, 2025
          Chantilly, VA
        • July 28-Aug 1, 2025
          Arlington, VA

Little Scientist Camp • Grades PreK-KG
This hands-on camp is perfect for curious minds eager to explore science in everyday life. Kids will conduct exciting experiments such as launching rockets, making glowing fireflies, building marshmallow catapults, and crafting beeswax candles. Throughout the week, they will tackle even more engaging projects while discovering how the scientific method helps answer big questions — making science more exciting than ever.

        • July 28-Aug 1, 2025
          Chantilly, VA
        • Aug 4-8, 2025
          Arlington, VA

GRADES 1-3

American Doll Adventures Camp
This camp offers a creative journey through STEAM and history. Kids will bake a dessert, sew a quilt, create art, and explore historical figures. Hands-on projects include building a phenakistoscope, making butter, experimenting with evaporation using salt sticks, and constructing a candle-powered steamboat. The experience is rounded out with tea parties, games, storytelling, and plenty of fun.

        • July 7-11, 2025
          Arlington, VA
        • July 21-25, 2025
          Chantilly, VA

Beginner Minecraft Game Design Camp
This design opportunity introduces campers to the fundamentals of game design using Minecraft. Acting as engineers and architects, they will build, explore, and survive in their custom Minecraft world. Through Minecraft Education Edition, they will learn how real-world environments inspire game biomes and work together to create settlements. The week concludes with an exciting challenge — defending their builds from invasions — followed by a thrilling finale of in-game destruction.

        • July 7-11, 2025
          Arlington, VA
        • July 14-18, 2025
          Chantilly, VA

Jr. Scientist Camp
This interactive science camp offers an exciting exploration of chemistry, biology, physics, and lab skills. Kids will engage in hands-on experiments such as Grow-Beast reactions, wacky window paint, super bouncing balls, cosmic rockets, and diving submarines. Each project is designed to spark curiosity and bring science to life in a fun and engaging way.

        • July 7-11, 2025
          Chantilly, VA
        • July 14-18, 2025
          Arlington, VA

Pokemon Professors Camp
This science-packed adventure blends hands-on experiments with the excitement of Pokémon. Campers will hatch Pokémon using a chemical reaction, launch a catapult to catch their own, and test Pikachu’s electricity. They will also observe Bug Pokémon alongside real insects and explore the three states of matter with Ditto Slime, making scientific discoveries through engaging activities.

        • July 7-11, 2025
          Chantilly, VA
        • July 21-25, 2025
          Arlington, VA

Jr. Vet Camp
This camp offers an interactive experience for animal enthusiasts, providing insight into veterinary care and pet health. Kids will learn what veterinarians do, explore cat and dog anatomy, and practice care techniques like stitches and setting bones. They will build body system models, interact with a real visiting dog, and engage in 20 hands-on activities throughout the week. Kids will even get to take home a future veterinarian kit.

        • July 14-18, 2025
          Chantilly, VA
        • July 21-25, 2025
          Arlington, VA

Jr. Space Explorer Camp
This space adventure is packed with 20 hands-on astronomy projects! Campers will launch rockets, build telescopes, experiment with balloon rockets, and use solar glasses to explore the skies. They will also create a glow-in-the-dark Saturn model, design a UV bracelet, build a sundial, and model the solar system, making each day an exciting journey into space.

        • June 23-27, 2025
          Chantilly, VA
        • July 28-Aug 1, 2025
          Arlington, VA

Jr. Robot Engineer Camp
This robotics camp provides an exciting introduction to engineering and automation. Kids will explore simple machines, circuits, and power sources while building a Mars-like RC Rover that performs 23 experiments. They will also construct an ArtBot and, best of all, take their robots home for continued fun and exploration.

        • July 21-25, 2025
          Chantilly, VA
        • July 28-Aug 1, 2025
          Arlington, VA

Jr. Physician Camp
This camp offers an interactive introduction to human anatomy and physiology. Campers will explore the human body, learning about blood vessels, muscles, and the systems that keep everything running. Using their own stethoscope and percussion hammer, they will engage in hands-on activities such as building a lung model, testing for germs, creating a spinal column, and making skin prints.

        • July 28-Aug 1, 2025
          Chantilly, VA
        • Aug 4-8, 2025
          Arlington, VA

Jr. Robot Creator LEGO Camp
This engaging robotics camp introduces kids to building and programming with LEGO WeDo. They will construct models, add sensors and motors, and program simple behaviors. Projects begin with fun robots like animals and soccer players before advancing to race cars, Ferris wheels, and carousels. By the week’s end, campers will test their skills by creating an X-wing Fighter or Marine Helicopter.

        • July 28-Aug 1, 2025
          Chantilly, VA
        • Aug 4-8, 2025
          Arlington, VA

GRADES 4-7

Young Scientist Camp
This hands-on science camp explores everything from anatomy to zoology through engaging experiments and interactive learning. Kids will create biodegradable plastics, build a propeller-powered car, and investigate clean water science. Additional activities include galaxy painting, frog dissection, crafting a survival bracelet, and flying a kite. The experience concludes with building a weather station, constructing a solar oven, and learning about pollinators through a “Save the Bees” project.

        • June 23-27, 2025
          Chantilly, VA
        • July 7-11, 2025
          Arlington, VA

Robot Engineer Camp
This robotics-focused camp challenges kids to build and program their own robotic creations. They will construct a robotic arm, assemble a Kingii Dragon Robot, and learn soldering techniques to create a Blinky Robot. Using the OWI Robotic Arm Edge, they will control grip, wrist, elbow, and base rotation, exploring real-world robotics with features like a searchlight and safety gear system.

        • July 14-18, 2025
          Chantilly, VA
        • July 14-18, 2025
          Arlington, VA

Crazy Contraptions Camp
This hands-on engineering camp introduces kids to mechanical design through interactive experiments and teamwork challenges. They will practice blueprinting, collaborate on projects, and develop problem-solving skills while exploring Newton’s Laws, physics, and energy. Using Keva Planks, engineering kits, and household materials, they will tackle creative engineering challenges in an engaging and dynamic setting.

        • July 7-11, 2025
          Chantilly, VA
        • July 14-18, 2025
          Arlington, VA

Young Surgeon Camp
This camp provides an in-depth look into medicine, surgery, and first aid through hands-on learning. Kids will dissect a frog and sheep heart, make herbal medicines, stitch a wound, build a lung model, and practice splinting. Campers will even receive a stethoscope and first aid supplies, then take their “Medical Boards” to earn a certificate.

        • July 21-25, 2025
          Arlington, VA
        • July 28-Aug 1, 2025
          Chantilly, VA

Coding with Roblox Camp
This coding opportunity introduces campers to advanced game design using Roblox Studio and Lua. They will combine drag-and-drop tools with real coding, mastering loops, and the random math function to build a full game. Through hands-on programming, they will gain valuable experience in game development while bringing their creative ideas to life.

        • July 21-25, 2025
          Arlington, VA
        • July 28-Aug 1, 2025
          Chantilly, VA

Emergency Vet Camp
This hands-on medicine and animal-themed opportunity is perfect for animal lovers interested in veterinary care. Kids will perform pet exams, check vital signs, and use a stethoscope while receiving a first aid kit. They will explore animal diseases, examine yeast under a microscope, and practice suturing on fruit and real tissue. The experience continues with heart pump engineering, baking dog treats, dissecting sheep hearts, crayfish, and owl pellets, and activities like pet CPR and strawberry DNA extraction.

        • July 21-25, 2025
          Chantilly, VA
        • July 28-Aug 1, 2025
          Arlington, VA

Advanced Robotics with LEGO Spike Camp
This advanced robotics camp brings hands-on STEAM learning to the next level. Using LEGO SPIKE Prime, campers will build, code, and solve engineering challenges with Scratch-based programming, while advanced learners can explore Python. Projects include building a driving vehicle, analyzing weather, detecting motion, comparing robotic arms, and exploring space robotics. It’s a top-tier LEGO robotics experience!

        • July 21-25, 2025
          Chantilly, VA
        • July 28-Aug 1, 2025
          Arlington, VA

Forensic Detectives Camp
This hands-on forensic science camp turns kids into crime scene investigators. They will collect and analyze evidence such as fingerprints, handwriting, fibers, simulated blood, and DNA. Through interactive projects, they will solve their own miniature crime scene while exploring forensic testing, crime scene analysis, and DNA examination — just like real forensic experts.

        • Aug 4-8, 2025
          Arlington, VA

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