03/21/2026
CAMP HIGHLIGHT: May The FORCE Be With You!
In this physics camp, kids will explore how things move! Students will build their own boats and airplanes to learn about sinking, floating, flight, and balance. They’ll also experiment with gravity, magnets, friction, and simple machines! The day is rounded out by outdoor recess, story time tied to the day’s science, free reading, exploration, and a daily journal entry.
REGISTER HERE: https://fairfax.usedirect.com/FairfaxFCPAWeb/ACTIVITIES/Search.aspx
WHERE & WHEN you can take this camp...
SUMMER BREAK
29 June – 2 July, Spring Hill REC
6–10 July, Stenwood ES
20–24 July, Providence REC
27-32 July, Eagle View ES
All camps are for 5-8 yo
9am - 4pm
03/21/2026
CAMP HIGHLIGHT: Chemistry in the Kitchen!
In this camp, kids will explore chemistry in the kitchen! For example: What’s the difference in using baking soda or baking powder when making cookies? How does pan temperature affect how the pancake cooks? What is the role of yeast in pizza dough? The mornings will be a chemistry lesson (dissolving, acids & bases, liquid/solid/gas, etc), followed by a related cooking activity in the afternoon. The day is rounded out by outdoor recess, story time tied to the day’s science, free reading, exploration, and a daily journal entry.
REGISTER HERE: https://fairfax.usedirect.com/FairfaxFCPAWeb/ACTIVITIES/Search.aspx
WHERE & WHEN you can take this camp...
SUMMER BREAK
29 June – 2 July, Oswald Durant Center
13-17 July, Kings Park ES
20–24 July, Spring Hill REC
27-32 July, Providence REC
All camps are for 5-8 yo
9am - 4pm
03/18/2026
BREAKING NEWS: No school for FCPS on Tuesday, April 21. We've got you covered...
Fantastic Fossils one-day camp @ EC Lawrence Park
Session # Q93.NT8I
REGISTER HERE: https://fairfax.usedirect.com/FairfaxFCPAWeb/ACTIVITIES/Search.aspx
03/06/2026
Camp Highlight: Fantastic Fossils!
Kids will explore the world of fossils, volcanoes and all things Earth Science! Students will erupt their own volcanoes, create and excavate a dino dig, explore real fossils of all kinds, make a cast of a real fossil, learn about the rock and water cycles, and more! The day is rounded out by outdoor recess, story time tied to the day’s science, free reading, exploration, and a daily journal entry.
REGISTER:
https://fairfax.usedirect.com/FairfaxFCPAWeb/ACTIVITIES/Search.aspx
SPRING
26-27 May, Mt Vernon REC
SUMMER BREAK
29 June – 2 July, Spring Hill ES
6–10 July, Hunt Valley ES
13–17 July, Providence REC
20–24 July, Oswald Durant Center
All camps are for 5-8 yo
9am - 4pm
02/19/2026
CAMP HIGHLIGHT: Humans Inside & Out
We’ll discuss how we fit into the animal kingdom, our homes and habitats, where our ancestors come from, explore our senses, skin, eyes and body systems. We’ll expand on the topics with projects and activities. The day is rounded out by outdoor recess, story time tied to the day’s science, free reading, exploration, and a daily journal entry.
REGISTER FCPA:
https://fairfax.usedirect.com/FairfaxFCPAWeb/ACTIVITIES/Search.aspx
SPRING BREAK
29 March – 2 April, Audrey Moore REC
SUMMER BREAK
6–10 July, Spring Hill REC
13–17 July, Westbriar ES
20–24 July, Garfield ES
27–31 July, Spring Hill ES
All camps are for 5-8 yo
9am - 4pm
08/21/2025
Fall classes in community centers start mid-September...do you have your spot?
ARLINGTON CLASSES
https://www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Departments/Parks-Recreation
Lubber Run Community Center
Saturdays; starts 9/13/25
9:00 AM – 9:45 AM (3-6 yrs)
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM (3-6 yrs)
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM (5-8 yrs)
Mondays; starts 19/15/25
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM (3-6 yrs)
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM (5-8 yrs)
FAIRFAX CLASSES
https://fairfax.usedirect.com/FairfaxFCPAWeb/ACTIVITIES/Search.aspx
Audrey Moore Rec Center
Saturdays; starts 9/13/25
10:00 AM - 10:55 AM (3-6 yrs)
11:00 AM - 11:55 AM (3-6 yrs)
South Run Rec Center
Sundays; starts 9/14/25
10:00 AM - 10:55 AM (3-6 yrs)
11:00 AM - 11:55 AM (3-6 yrs)
Providence Rec Center
Sundays; starts 9/14/25
10:00 AM - 10:55 AM (3-6 yrs)
11:00 AM - 11:55 AM (3-6 yrs)
Oakmont Rec Center
Mondays; starts 19/15/25
4:30 PM - 5:25 PM (3-6 yrs)
FAIRFAX CAMPS
9:00am - 4:00pm
5-8 yr olds
23 September, Tuesday
Explore the Solar System, Spring Hill REC
2 October, Thursday
Fantastic Fossils, Providence REC
20 October, Monday
Explore the Seashore, Providence REC
3-4 November, Monday & Tuesday
Explore the Solar System, Providence REC
11 November, Tuesday
Farming a Pizza, EC Lawrence Park
07/03/2025
It's been hot! Looking for an educational, indoor activity for your littles? We have a few spots left in The Science Seed classes that start July 12!
Saturdays at Lubber Run Community Center
420279-A
07/12/2025 -08/16/2025
3-6 yrs 9:00 am -9:45 am
420279-B
07/12/2025 -08/16/2025
3-6 yrs 10:00 am -10:45 am
420279-C
07/12/2025 -08/16/2025
5-8 yrs 11:00 am -11:45 am
Register Here: https://vaarlingtonweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/splash.html
In the Summer ENJOY Catalog, find us under Type: Science & Discovery.
03/20/2025
Spring Community Center Classes start soon!
Audrey Moore REC, Saturdays, 10 & 11 am, starts March 22
Providence REC, Sundays, 10 & 11 am, starts March 23
Oakmont REC, Mondays, 4:30 pm, starts March 24
South Run REC, Sundays, 10 & 11 am, starts March 30
Lubber Run CC, Saturdays, 9, 10 & 11 am, starts April 26
Lubber Run CC, Mondays, 3 & 4 pm, starts April 28
08/27/2024
A position has just opened up with The Science Seed. If you have a flexible schedule and are looking for part time work, please apply here:
The Science Seed General Application
Thank you for applying to work for The Science Seed
08/27/2024
I'm not so great with posting...need to get better at it! However, I am here today to let you know we have a few spots left in our fall classes & camps (Registration Links are in the Comments)
ARLINGTON CLASSES
Lubber Run Community Center
Saturdays; 9/14/2024 – 10/26/2024
9:00 AM – 9:45 AM (3-6 yrs)
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM (3-6 yrs)
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM (5-8 yrs)
Mondays; 09/09/2024 – 10/21/2024
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM (3-6 yrs)
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM (5-8 yrs)
FAIRFAX CLASSES
Audrey Moore Rec Center
Saturdays; 9/14/2024 - 11/02/2024
10:00 AM - 10:55 AM (3-6 yrs)
11:00 AM - 11:55 AM (3-6 yrs)
South Run Rec Center
Sundays; 09/15/2024 - 11/03/2024
10:00 AM - 10:55 AM (3-6 yrs)
11:00 AM - 11:55 AM (3-6 yrs)
Providence Rec Center
Sundays; 09/15/2024 - 11/03/2024
10:00 AM - 10:55 AM (3-6 yrs)
11:00 AM - 11:55 AM (3-6 yrs)
Oakmont Rec Center
Mondays; 09/23/2024 - 11/25/2024
4:30 PM - 5:25 PM (3-6 yrs)
ALEXANDRIA CAMPS
9:00am - 4:00pm
5-8 yr olds
25 OCTOBER, Fri
Fabulous Flight, Durant Center
4 NOVEMBER, Mon
Pizza Pizza! Durant Center
FAIRFAX CAMPS
9:00am - 4:00pm
5-8 yr olds
3-4 OCTOBER, Thurs & Fri
Volatile Volcanoes, Providence REC
1 NOVEMBER, Fri
Rockin' Rock Cycle, Oakmont REC
12/01/2023
Congratulations to The Science Seed Camp Staff!
The Science Seed Did it Again! – The Science Seed
Once again The Science Seed had a fantastic camp season! We tied for the highest scores in the Fairfax County post-camp surveys for satisfaction and value, ranked very high for return customers and likeliness to recommend and ranked #1 for communication!
09/01/2023
Fall Opportunities are filling fast!
City of Alexandria, Durant Center
https://web1.myvscloud.com/wbwsc/vaalexandriawt.wsc/splash.html
Classes Start Sept 14
3 - 3:45pm Thursdays 3-6 yr olds
4 - 4:45pm Thursdays 5-8 yr olds
Arlington County, Lubber Run Community Center
https://web1.myvscloud.com/wbwsc/vaarlingtonwt.wsc/search.html?display=detail&module=AR
Classes start Sept 18
Monday 3-3:45 pm (3-6 y)
Monday 4-4:45 pm (5-8 y)
Classes start Oct 7
Saturday 9-9:45 am (3-6 y) FULL
Saturday 10-10:45 am (3-6 y) FULL
Saturday 11-11:45 am (5-8 y)
Fairfax County
https://fairfax.usedirect.com/FairfaxFCPAWeb/ACTIVITIES/Search.aspx
Science Cycles Camp
Franconia REC; Nov 6 & 7, 9a-4p 1 SPOT LEFT
Classes @ Providence REC
Starting Sept 24
Sundays 10-10:55am (3-6 y) FULL
Sundays 11-11:55am (3-6 y)
Classes @ Audrey Moore REC
Starting Sept 23
Saturdays 10-10:55am (3-6 y) FULL
Saturdays 11-11:55am (3-6 y) FULL
www.thescienceseed.com