Family Science Night

The Children’s Science Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and interactive museum where children, families and school groups can explore science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) concepts through fun, engaging hands-on exhibits, activities and programs. We serve over 70,000 visitors a year at the Children’s Science Center Lab at Fair Oaks Mall and through our community programs delivered to schools, libraries and STEM festivals across Northern Virginia.

Our Mission

Is to inspire a love of learning STEM by providing unique opportunities to explore and create.  Learn more about our mission-driven community programs.

Our Vision

Is to create a world-class interactive science center that ignites the curiosity in all of us.  Learn more about our vision for the future science center.

Our Core Values

Are Community, Fun, Excellence, Innovation, and Leadership.

These core values serve as guiding principles for our employees, board of directors, advisors, and volunteers. We exemplify these values as we fulfill our mission, engage with our stakeholders, and recruit new employees and volunteers.

Family Science Night is an evening program for elementary schools designed for parents to self-guide their students through 12 engaging, hands-on STEM activities. The activities are aligned with the Virginia Standards of Science Learning. 

Volunteers will help engage and excite children in science and engineering learning and exploration through the use of educational, interactive, hands-on instruction. Volunteers will be expected to review a volunteer instruction packet and watch a video for additional preparation.