Birthday Parties for the Science-Minded Kid
By Micaela Williamson
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Got a kid that would love to don a little lab coat? Check out these local venues and companies in Northern Virginia that offer science-minded children tons of fun on their special day.
STEM Kids
Gainesville (will travel to your location)
STEM Kids (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) is a mobile science lab for children.?Their safe, non toxic experiments are geared towards elementary and early-middle school aged students, and tackle complex science material by putting the emphasis is on simple delivery.? Birthday party packages are typically 90 minutes of fun hands-on time and include four to six experiments with all the materials supplied.?Suggested topics consist of robotics, astronomy, basic coding for kids, and other unique themes can be tailored to meet different interests.?STEM Kids owner Calsin Hoyle says, ?People know that kids are born naturally curious. It is my hope that by doing simple science experiments, kids can enhance and foster their own inquisitive qualities.?
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Hallabolou
Fairfax Station (will travel to your location)
Known for their Lego, math, and creative arts programs, Hallabolou has just launched a full children?s event planning service that includes options such as briKadventures?, Speedracers?, RoBoAdventure?, as well as customized themes.?Hallabolou delivers 90 minute parties in the client?s home or other venue, so the families can relax and just enjoy the special times in their children?s lives.?Vanessa Boson, founder of Hallabolou adds, ?In addition to finding new and fun ways of incorporating educational activities into festivities, we have developed several specific types of party entertainment to enhance all kinds of special days, from championing a success to an important milestone.?? ?
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Ideaventions
Oakton
Ideaventions in Oakton has a ton of creative birthday party options including robotics, space, veterinarian, construction, under the sea, and more.?Each party involves 60 minutes of science/engineering activities and 30 minutes of celebration time. Ideaventions prides themselves on fostering fun and creativity along with learning. Party participants will receive a balloon and mini-science kit.?All parties are held in their Oakton location. Find out more information by visiting their website.
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Mad Science
All?over DC Metro
Mad Science has been bringing dynamic children?s entertainment to the area for over fifteen years.?Birthday party performances are typically 60 minutes long and include fun, hands-on experiments.?Adds on such as cotton candy making, rocket launching, and bubbling potions are super popular, and partygoers can even receive a goody bag with special science themed toys.?Marketing manager Ali Kilpatrick states, ?Our parties consist of all kinds of cool science experiments with things changing color, glowing in the dark, or even exploding.? Of course what makes our parties really special is the fantastic performers we have.?
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Curiosity Zone
Ashburn
Curiousity Zone in Ashburn has award-winning birthday parties for kids ages 2-11.?Toddlers will enjoy themes such as ?Mixed Up-Zoo,? while older children can pick from options such as ?Slime Time,? ?Artsy Potions and Crafty Concoctions,? and more.?Curiousity Zone parties are approximately 90 minutes long and consist of hands-on activities in their kid-sized lab, fun experiments on the giant shadow wall, balloons and table settings, and ?goody beakers? for each guest with party take homes and experiment directions. Additional information is provided on their website.
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Photo Courtesy of Tiffany Brown, Mamaratzy Photography
Micaela Williamson is the creator of www.supernovamommy.com, a popular, local blog that focuses on Northern Virginia families and events. Her website was recently voted ?Best Blog 2012? in Northern Virginia Magazine. Micaela enjoys supporting area businesses and scouting out family-friendly venues with her two young sons.
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