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Children's Science Center Lab

The Children’s Science Center Lab 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. The mission is to instill a love of learning STEM by providing unique opportunities to explore and create. The Lab has four experience zones (Experiment Bar, Tinker Shop, Discovery Zone, and Inspiration Hub) that change exhibits and activities monthly. The Lab’s “Garage” is a flex-space in our center for camps, classes, workshops, parties, and mini expositions to showcase regional STEM talent in-action among area youth and families. Celebrate your child’s birthday party at the Children’s Science Center Lab! Your party will include STEM educators, hands-on activities, and a whole bunch of exploration, inspiration, and fun! The Lab now offers three timed entry sessions as followed: Tickets are available for purchase now! Save $2 per ticket when reserving online at childsci.org/tickets.
11948 Fair Oaks Mall
Fairfax , VA , 22033
Phone: (703) 648-3130
38° 51' 53.8812" N, 77° 21' 29.6496" W

Girls Who Code - U.S.

Girls Who Code is committed to delivering free computer science resources to you and your students through Girls Who Code Clubs. Sign up at girlswhocode.com to take advantage of benefits from the Girls Who Code Clubs program for 3-12th graders of all genders. You'll access: - CSTA standards-aligned coding lessons in Scratch, p5.js, Swift, and Python with new tutorials in cybersecurity. - Comprehensive planning resources like scope and sequence resources a student recruitment toolkit. - Virtual events with tech leaders in the industry. - Girls Who Code t-shirts and stickers for each Club member and a $500 Amazon Wishlist for supplies through the Clubs Fund once you have 3 or more Club members
N/A Virtual - Anywhere
Jacksonville , FL , 32202 30° 19' 39.4824" N, 81° 39' 20.0196" W

Gaithersburg Arts Barn

Recalling the charm of a bygone era, the Arts Barn is a beautifully renovated stable that once housed horses on the former Tschiffely estate. Today, the Arts Barn is part of Arts on the Green, the City’s home for visual and performing arts. In addition to a 99-seat theater, the Arts Barn offers rotating art exhibits, artists-in-residence studios, a gift shop featuring artist-made items, and an active schedule of visual and performing arts classes, workshops and camps for children and adults.
311 Kent Square Road
Gaithersburg , MD , 20878
Phone: 301-258-6394
39° 7' 7.6224" N, 77° 14' 20.8428" W