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Classes for Children & Teens

When your child takes a class at the Rockville Science Center, you know they will experience hands-on learning in a small group. The Rockville Science Center offers classes for children and teens ages 4 & up. We even offer classes that the whole family can take part in (see our calendar for an overview of what's happening)! We have afterschool and homeschool programs that last for six weeks or you can sign up for single-topic class. Check out the current list of classes below and sign up today! 

Rockville Science Center: Where Curious Kids Come to Learn!

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RSC Scholarship Fund

Be part of our generous community and give today to help make the world of STEM accessible to all. By donating to RSC's scholarship fund, you can give the gift of STEM to a child in need.

Rockville Science Center is a non-profit organization and all donations are tax-deductible. Thank you!

 

To learn more about qualifying for a scholarship (and other discounts, please read below for more info.

Upcoming Events

  • Jr. Scientists: Painting with Milk
    Jr. Scientists: Painting with Milk
    Tue, Dec 16
    Rockville Science Center
    Dec 16, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Rockville Science Center, 36C Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850, USA
    Come learn about surface tension while making some colorful artwork. Ages 4-6
  • Make Your Own Bath Bombs: A Great Gift Idea!
    Make Your Own Bath Bombs: A Great Gift Idea!
    Wed, Dec 17
    Dec 17, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
    Rockville Science Center, 36C Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850, USA
    Age: 7 & up Join us for a fun workshop where we will use all-natural ingredients to make bath bombs
  • Cold Process Soap Workshop
    Cold Process Soap Workshop
    Fri, Dec 19
    Rockville Science Center
    Dec 19, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Rockville Science Center, 36C Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850, USA
    Make your own soap with all-natural ingredients (ages 12-adult)
  • Electrical Safety: What is Electricity and How can it hurt you?
    Electrical Safety: What is Electricity and How can it hurt you?
    Dec 27, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
    Rockville, 36 Maryland Ave C, Rockville, MD 20850, USA
    Come learn all about electricity, what it is, and how to stay safe around it to prevent any accidents or injuries. Age: 12 - adults
  • Winter Break: Marvelous Makers (1-day camp)
    Winter Break: Marvelous Makers (1-day camp)
    Mon, Dec 29
    Rockville Science Center
    Dec 29, 2025, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Rockville Science Center, 36C Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850, USA
    Get creative over winter break with this one-day Maker Camp where you can explore laser engraving and 3D print/Lithophane (ages 8 & up)
  • Winter Break: Tech & Robotics Challenge (2-day camp)
    Winter Break: Tech & Robotics Challenge (2-day camp)
    Dec 30, 2025, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Rockville Science Center, 36C Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850, USA
    2 Days: December 30 and 31 Build and program your own autonomous car and dive into Lego robotics at this two-day Winter Break Camp that is perfect for kids who love to tinker and build (ages 8 & up)
  • Homeschool Science Explorers: 5-week program (ages 7-12)
    Homeschool Science Explorers: 5-week program (ages 7-12)
    Jan 05, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Rockville Science Center, 36C Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850, USA
    Mondays, January 5 - February 2 (5 classes) Learning & development – How the human brain works - Explore double helix DNA - Extract DNA from fruits - Extract iron from cereal.
  • Afterschool Learn Python Through Game Development: 6-week program (ages 10 & up)
    Afterschool Learn Python Through Game Development: 6-week program (ages 10 & up)
    Jan 05, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
    Rockville Science Center, 36C Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850, USA
    Ages 10 & up are invited to join us for this six-week series to learn the fundamentals of Python programming through game development.
  • Homeschool Learn Python Through Game Development: 5-week program (ages 10 & up)
    Homeschool Learn Python Through Game Development: 5-week program (ages 10 & up)
    Jan 06, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Rockville Science Center, 36C Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850, USA
    Ages 10 & up are invited to join us for this five-week series to learn the fundamentals of Python programming through game development.
  • Afterschool Engineering Marvels: 6-week program (ages 7-12)
    Afterschool Engineering Marvels: 6-week program (ages 7-12)
    Jan 06, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
    Rockville Science Center, 36C Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850, USA
    Ages 7 -12 are invited to join us for this six-week series and learn about different types of engineering and explore forces seen and unseen!
  • Homeschool STEM Makers: 5-week series (ages 7-12)
    Homeschool STEM Makers: 5-week series (ages 7-12)
    Jan 07, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Rockville Science Center, 36C Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850, USA
    Explore the intersection between science and creativity!
  • Afterschool Cell Diversity: 5-week program (ages 8-14)
    Afterschool Cell Diversity: 5-week program (ages 8-14)
    Jan 07, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
    Rockville Science Center, 36C Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850, USA
    Explore the building blocks that make us who we are!
  • Homeschool Java Programming: 5-week program (ages 10 & up)
    Homeschool Java Programming: 5-week program (ages 10 & up)
    Jan 08, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Rockville Science Center, 36C Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850, USA
    Ages 10 & up: Join us for this 5-week series of homeschool classes to learn basic and advanced Java programming.
  • Afterschool Robotics Challenge: 6 week program (ages 8-14)
    Afterschool Robotics Challenge: 6 week program (ages 8-14)
    Jan 08, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
    Rockville Science Center, 36C Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850, USA
    Students interested in a challenging introduction to robotics will learn to build, program and operate a LEGO Mindstorms robot with different sensors.
  • Homeschool Engineering Marvels: 5-week program (ages 7-12)
    Homeschool Engineering Marvels: 5-week program (ages 7-12)
    Jan 09, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Rockville Science Center, 36C Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850, USA
    Ages 7 -12 are invited to join us for this five-week homeschool series and learn about different types of engineering and explore forces seen and unseen!
  • Afterschool Science Explorers: 6-week program (ages 7-12)
    Afterschool Science Explorers: 6-week program (ages 7-12)
    Jan 09, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
    Rockville Science Center, 36C Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850, USA
    Fridays, January 9 - February 13 (6 classes) Learning & development – How the human brain works - Explore double helix DNA - Extract DNA from fruits - Extract iron from cereal.

Discounts & Financial Aid

​The following discounts and financial aid are available for multi-session classes only (ie, 6-week afterschool programs, summer camps, etc). Single session classes are not eligible for price reductions.

FINANCIAL AID: Scholarships are available to those who qualify for benefits such as FARMS, SNAP, and Medicaid or who can otherwise show need (documentation must be provided). If you qualify, register at the scholarship rate for your desired camp/class and email documentation within 7 days to achacon@rockvillesciencecenter.org. All information will remain confidential.

DISCOUNTS: A 10% discount is available for siblings, multiple class registrations, and to those who hold a membership. You can claim the discount online at the time of registration.

Questions? Email info@rockvillesciencecenter.org.

RSC's Cancellation Policy

If you need to cancel a registration, please email us at info@rockvillesciencecenter.org as soon as possible. Please note that a $15 administrative fee will be deducted from all refunds for multi-session classes. This administrative fee will not apply to refunds initiated by RSC due to low enrollment.

Cancellations received:

 - At least 10 days prior to the first class: 100% of the ticket price (minus fees) will be refunded.

 - 3-9 days prior to the first class: 50% of the ticket price (minus fees) will be refunded.
- Less than 3 days prior to the first class: No refund 


Low Enrollment: In the event that the Rockville Science Center cancels a class due to low enrollment, 100% of the ticket price including fees will be promptly refunded.

Photo Release

By registering for a class or other event, I consent to Rockville Science Center's use of myself and/or my child’s image and likeness as shown in any photographs, videotapes, motion picture film, or electronic images and any audio recordings made of the participant’s voice in whatever way Rockville Science Center desires, including television, print, website, and social media platforms. Furthermore, I consent that such photographs, films, recordings, electronic images shall be the sole property of  Rockville Science Center.

ROCKVILLE SCIENCE CENTER, INC.

Rockville Science Center Inc. is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization

that offers people of all ages and backgrounds the opportunity to explore

the wonders of science and connect with the scientific community in our region.

Storefront Location: 36C Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850
Makerspace: 33F Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1084, Rockville, MD 20849
Phone: 240-386-8111
Email: info@rockvillesciencecenter.org
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