A creative STEM week featuring Legos, robotics, engineering challenges, animation activities, and open-ended building time where imagination and problem solving lead the way. Ages 3-12.

Get ready to bring your favorite sports to life, from the basketball court to the sandy beach, in an action-packed LEGO® adventure! Spend the day with our fun and energetic Play-Well instructors as you team up to design awesome stadiums, build cool machines that mimic real sports moves, and create exciting games that you can play solo or with friends. Together, you'll use your creativity and teamwork skills to engineer, build, and compete, making every moment a blast! Camp runs Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM.

Build, think, learn, and play! This camp will explore simple machines and focus on science we can't see - like forces, motion, and physical interactions. LEGO Builders is a camp for 7, 8, & 9-year old STEM explorers to get hands-on experience by building LEGO creations that demonstrate physical science & engineering concepts. Campers work in groups to solve engineering challenges, tapping into their creativity while collaborating to build their own unique solutions. This is not a LEGO Robotics camp - campers will tackle challenges and build creations using LEGO bricks & pieces mostly unplugged. Great for developing creative problem-solving skills while having fun building with LEGOS. No experience required.

A 5-day outdoor summer camp program running Monday-Friday from 9:00am-1:00pm. Children will dive deep into their imaginations as they bring dramatic roles to life with mythical creatures theme. This is a 100% outdoor program with activities including climbing trees, exploring woods, balancing on logs, rope climbing, crafting, wildlife discovery, and imaginative play. Drop-off at 8:50am, pick-up at 1:00pm. Children should bring backpack with change of clothes, water bottle, snacks, and lunch. 1:7 staff-to-child ratio maintained. Ages 4-10 years. No refunds available but transfers to friends permitted.

Perfect for students entering grades 3-5. Our 4-day camp invites incoming 3rd-5th graders to dive into hands-on science and engineering challenges while using the natural world as their inspiration. Come ready to expand your creativity and deepen your curiosity! Join us as we discover the wonders of nature and leave with a deeper appreciation for art, the environment, and the exciting world of STEAM! August 3-6, 2026, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Music Production Camp Session 2 for ages 12-14 and 14-18. Runs August 3-7, 2026. Directed and taught by northern Virginia teaching artists and special guest artists. Learn to hone music writing and producing skills with professional software, one-on-one mentoring, performance tips, peer feedback, and more. Hosted by Mason Arts Academy at George Mason University's Fairfax campus.

Advanced Composition Workshop for ages 13-18. Runs August 3-7, 2026. Directed and taught by northern Virginia teaching artists and special guest artists. Learn to hone music writing and producing skills with professional software, one-on-one mentoring, performance tips, peer feedback, and more. Hosted by Mason Arts Academy at George Mason University's Fairfax campus.

Art and creativity-themed summer camp incorporating STEAM principles through artistic creation and engineering design. Part of Ivybrook Academy's themed summer camp series.

Enjoy our free, all-day event showcasing how STEM concepts, innovation, play, and creativity all go together! Meet, work, and play alongside artists, authors, innovators, STEM experts, creatives, and entrepreneurs. Get involved and engage your own creativity and bright ideas. Location: Entire Science Center Campus. Parking: Regular price at the Oakland Lot. McDonnell Planetarium parking is FREE. SLSC Membership Special: Purchase a Family level Membership or above and save $10 during today's SciFest event!

Put on your filmmaker's cap and get ready to celebrate the world of movies! Campers will work in teams to produce their very own stop-motion movies featuring all their favorite minifigures! We will also learn some STEAM fundamentals throughout the week using themes and characters from popular movies. Ages 6-12. Monday - Friday, August 17 - 21. 9:00am - 4:30pm

A fall favorite that combines creativity, engineering, and fun. OBX Brewtag caps off the Dare A250 season with crowd-favorite competitions and coastal flair. Part of Dare County's America 250th anniversary celebrations.

Sunday, Nov. 22, 2026, 3:00-5:30 p.m. (EST, converted: 20:00-22:30 UTC). Indoor event at zMAX Dragway. Young student entrepreneurs showcase and sell their products including soaps, bath bombs, hand-carved woodwork, and food items. Designed for kid shoppers to find gifts for friends and family. Vendor registration also available for young entrepreneurs who want a booth. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Hot chocolate and coffee available for adults. Shoppers and vendors receive $10 off admission to the Speedway Christmas light show (Nov. 23 show only, limit 1 ticket per family). Accepts cash, card, Venmo, and PayPal. Free parking in front of zMAX Dragway.