We all know that kids are sponges, and that they start learning right away. Kids begin learning STEM, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, components early in life. Engaging in STEM activities raises their literacy and mathematics scores later in life. We are lucky in Hampton Roads to be surrounded by hands-on STEM experiences. Checkout some of our favorites:
Norfolk:
Nauticus: Checkout their toddler STEM time, or take older kids to face problems relating to Norfolk and the world beyond.
Virginia Zoo: Look for the Zootales program and checkout animals from around the globe.
Norfolk Botanical Garden: offers a wide variety of programming for all ages.
Odu Planetarium: Checkout their FREE weekday shows
Virginia Beach:
Virginia Aquarium: for younger kids, take in the wonder of aquatic ecosystems while older kids solve current problems like sea level rising.
Rudee Tours: See whales migrating off right off of our coast.
Game On: Let kids play through technology.
Black Cat Escape Room: Problem solve with creative solutions to exit the room of your choice.
Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream: Watch ice cream form before your eyes using nitrogen.
Lynnhaven River Now: Follow them for their pop up events for kids.
Tcc: Checkout their FREE planetarium shows.
First Landing State Park: Jump on one of their tours or their classes.
Portsmouth:
Children’ Museum of Virginia: Checkout the STEM lab upstairs during your next visit.
Chesapeake:
The Play Spot: Visit this next play area to check out their stem play stations for younger kids.
Hampton:
The Virginia Air and Space Science Center: Checkout STEM Saturdays!
Air Power Park: Learn about the STEM behind some of Langley’s ships here.
Newport News:
Virginia Living Museum: Science lovers will love this museum with everything from Virginia's animals to dinosaurs.
Mariner’s Museum: Checkout this museum for only $1 and see how mariners of the past and present use stem.
