ChildrensSciCenter

The Children’s Science Center is an interactive science-, technology-, engineering-, and math-focused museum in Fair Oaks Mall.

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Our June Family Membership deal is here! ☀️ Start this weekend with promo code MEM0626 for this month’s discount. Visit https://t.co/Mo6vOh6wp1! See you in the Lab soon! 🧪

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June 8th is World Oceans Day! Today's creature feature is the sea angel, a type of sea slug that is able to swim through the water using wing-like parts of its body! They have transparent bodies which help them hide from predators, also allowing you to see their internal organs!

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Got a budding builder in your life? They'll love our Epic Engineering camp!🏗️ Campers will dive deep into different areas of engineering, meet real professionals, and tackle hands-on design challenges that combine imagination, physics, and teamwork. https://t.co/2q8kEdVfEe.

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Celebrate 11 successful years of curiosity, creativity, and hands-on discovery at the Lab! Join us for a festive birthday weekend June 20-21, filled with special experiences that showcase the wonder of science. https://t.co/rmUqSkgLqM

#STEMrules #kidsactivities #familyfun

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Have you ever wondered how water gets from a lake or ocean back into the sky to fall as rain? 🌊 That is the work of Earth’s water cycle! The water cycle ensures that water stays in a constant loop between Earth’s surface and the sky! 💧 https://t.co/Y12YczVt5P

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Our May membership deal is almost over! 😱 Get a Family Membership today and visit the Lab all year for less than the cost of three visits for a family of four! Use promo code MEM0526 at checkout at https://t.co/Mo6vOh6wp1!

#northernva #familyfun #STEMrules

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You’re invited! The Children's Science Center Lab turns 11 on June 20th, and we’re celebrating all weekend long! 🎉 Join us for an animal encounter, a brand-new exhibit at the 3D printer, a special giveaway, and of course…party hats! 🥳 https://t.co/miwQ1AJedg

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May 31st is World Parrot Day!

It's almost World Parrot Day! Parrots are intelligent birds and some can even mimic non-bird sounds including human speech. Parrots come in many different sizes from the buff-faced pygmy parrot weighing only 0.4 ounces to the kakapo at 8.8 pounds!

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We’re kicking off the STEM summer on June 22 with our first week-long camp, Cosmic Creations! Whether they’re creating their own space gear, launching a rocket, or exploring the universe through art, your child will have an out-of-this-world experience. https://t.co/2q8kEdVfEe

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It's Memorial Day! In honor of the school holiday, we are OPEN for timed entries at 10am, 1pm, and 3:30pm. See you soon! https://t.co/C4yxLVQAn1

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Tomorrow is Memorial Day, and the Lab is OPEN for timed entries! If you're looking for something fun (and educational!) to do on the school holiday, we've got you covered. Get $2 off each ticket when you buy online: https://t.co/C4yxLVQAn1

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May 26 is National Paper Airplane Day! It is thought the first paper airplane was invented in China around 2000 years ago. It was a type of glider made out of bamboo and paper or linen. Let's make your own paper airplane and test it out! https://t.co/J0KjVBCHp3

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Monday is Memorial Day, and the Lab is OPEN for timed entries! If your family is looking for something fun this long weekend, come experiment with ocean chemistry, build a blue block fort, say hello to the axolotl (his name is Drax), and more! https://t.co/C4yxLVQAn1

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Did you know a family membership to the Lab will pay for itself in just a few visits? Membership includes UNLIMITED admission, so the savings add up fast! Plus, enjoy private events and programs, a big camp discount, ASTC and ACM reciprocity, and more! https://t.co/Mo6vOh6wp1

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May 23rd is World Turtle Day! The eastern box turtle is native to Virginia. Box turtles are unique because they can almost completely close their shells to protect their body. The orange, yellow, and brown coloring helps them camouflage with the forest floor.

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Wondering what other parents have to say about summer camps at the Children's Science Center Lab? 🤔 The reviews are IN! These parent-favorite camps start June 22, and one week is already sold out! Save your child's spot now at https://t.co/2q8kEdVfEe.

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May 16 is the International Day of Light! 🌈 When you see a rainbow in the sky after it rains, do you ever wonder how it got there? 🤔 See if you can make your own prism and create rainbows on demand with this experiment! https://t.co/RxnsyAD08e

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Summer starts here, with our membership super sale! ☀️ For a limited time, get UNLIMITED visits to the Lab through the end of the year for less than the cost of 3 visits. Plus exclusive benefits, discounts, and more! https://t.co/Mo6vOh6wp1, promo code MEM0526

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May 15th is Endangered Species Day! Endangered species day is about celebrating, learning about, and taking action to protect threatened and endangered species around the world. It is not just about endangered animals, but all endangered organisms including plants and fungi.