Club SciKidz NOVA
St. Veronica Catholic School, 3460-B Centreville Rd, Chantilly, VA 20151
About
Club SciKidz NOVA offers summer camps and year-round STEM programs that include activities such as robotics, video game design, film making and effects, 3D printing, Minecraft, LEGO EV3, stop motion animation, chemistry concoctions, rocket-themed projects, and scouting badge workshops. The program also runs after-school science clubs, science assemblies, in-school field trips, teacher workshops, 30-minute science workshops in preschools, and home school sessions, with themed options like Little Scientist, Jr. Veterinary Medicine, American Doll: New Era, Jr. Robot Engineer, Jr. Robot Creator LEGO Camp, Jr. Space Explorer, Young Scientist, Young Surgeon, Crazy Contraptions, RPG Video Game Design, Robotics & Engineering, Programming & Apps, Extreme Science, Technology & Innovation, Building & Engineering, Art-STEAM, QuadCopter Aerial Robotics, RPG Game Design, Mobile Game Design, and Rocket Scientist.
• Ages: 4–13 years old
• Schedule: Summer camps with 2026 start dates including 6/22/2026, 7/6/2026, 7/13/2026, 7/20/2026, and 7/27/2026
• Price: Little Scientist PreK–K $465; Jr. Veterinary Medicine Grades 1–3 $475; American Doll: New Era Grades 1–3 $475; Jr. Robot Engineer Grades 1–3 $475; Jr. Robot Creator LEGO Camp Grades 1–3 $475; Jr. Space Explorer Grades 1–3 $450; Young Scientist Grades 4–7 $490; Young Surgeon Grades 4–7 $475; Crazy Contraptions Grades 4–7 $475; RPG Video Game Design Grades 4–7 $450
Club SciKidz NOVA states that its STEM summer camps in Fairfax and Loudoun County are designed to ignite children’s passion for learning and that its in-school field trip and after-school STEM programs are very robust. The organization notes that its curated program lessons exceed the State and National Science Education Standards and that its unique science programs are designed to meet the needs of children ages 4–15. It also states that summer camps offer extended day programs for working parents, use safe and supportive camp locations, follow the highest standard of health protocols, and include drop-off and pick-up check-in via an app, along with an interactive and content-rich website and an easy registration process with a handy schedule for parents. Club SciKidz reports that its activities emphasize a child’s natural curiosity and a strong foundation for later learning, and that children have the opportunity to gain skills in social interactions and play activities.
Club SciKidz was established in 1997, with its first summer camp called “Special Effects,” and it added Camp Young Scientist in 2001 and Tech Scientific to the name in 2015. Since 1997, more than 50,000 children have attended one or more of Club SciKidz’s science day camps or school programs, and the organization now offers 42 different themed science camps and 30 weeks of inquiry-based after-school science club experiences. Club SciKidz operates franchises in Georgia, Maryland, and Texas.
The franchise owner of Club SciKidz and Tech Scientific in Northern Virginia is Dr. Abhi Rathi, who also owns the Club SciKidz Richmond franchise and is the founder and owner of Doodle Dynamo; Dr. Rathi has a PhD in Molecular Biology from the University of Pittsburgh, a master’s degree in Biochemistry, and a bachelor’s degree in Pathology. Bob and Sue Hagan are the owners and founders of Club SciKidz, and they have a combined 30-plus years of teaching experience and both hold a master’s degree in Education.
Club SciKidz NOVA states that it is the best STEM enrichment company for children in grades PK–8 in Fairfax and Loudoun County and that it was founded on the principle that parents want to provide their children with exciting, challenging, and life-impacting academic enrichment experiences. The program describes its mission as demonstrating how science works in the real world through camps and program activities in various disciplines, using carefully researched STEM-based lessons that engage students in observation, measurement, identification of properties, and experimentation involving life, earth, and physical science concepts. It notes that its science lessons often include language arts, history, and mathematical components, and that its programs are crafted to enrich and empower children to their maximum potential in science exploration. Club SciKidz describes itself as a place “Where Science and Technology Connect” and states that its unique set of programs engages every child in his age group to realize their true potential as a scientist or geek. Club SciKidz NOVA also states that its programs have the potential to make a significant impact on the community through the enrichment of future minds.
Parent testimonials describe the program as fun, with kind and caring staff, and note that children came home happy and well entertained. Parents report that their children learned a lot, enjoyed a variety of activities and fun experiments, and liked the interaction with other kids and counselors, with some stating it was their favorite camp of the summer and their favorite among five different camps attended. Testimonials also mention a safe environment, fun activities, great hours, lots of unique activities, organized and well-run operations, and positive first-time experiences. Several parents highlight that the teenagers and young adults facilitating activities were great and that teachers and the director were thoughtful and caring.
Last updated January 18, 2026.
• Ages: 4–13 years old
• Schedule: Summer camps with 2026 start dates including 6/22/2026, 7/6/2026, 7/13/2026, 7/20/2026, and 7/27/2026
• Price: Little Scientist PreK–K $465; Jr. Veterinary Medicine Grades 1–3 $475; American Doll: New Era Grades 1–3 $475; Jr. Robot Engineer Grades 1–3 $475; Jr. Robot Creator LEGO Camp Grades 1–3 $475; Jr. Space Explorer Grades 1–3 $450; Young Scientist Grades 4–7 $490; Young Surgeon Grades 4–7 $475; Crazy Contraptions Grades 4–7 $475; RPG Video Game Design Grades 4–7 $450
Club SciKidz NOVA states that its STEM summer camps in Fairfax and Loudoun County are designed to ignite children’s passion for learning and that its in-school field trip and after-school STEM programs are very robust. The organization notes that its curated program lessons exceed the State and National Science Education Standards and that its unique science programs are designed to meet the needs of children ages 4–15. It also states that summer camps offer extended day programs for working parents, use safe and supportive camp locations, follow the highest standard of health protocols, and include drop-off and pick-up check-in via an app, along with an interactive and content-rich website and an easy registration process with a handy schedule for parents. Club SciKidz reports that its activities emphasize a child’s natural curiosity and a strong foundation for later learning, and that children have the opportunity to gain skills in social interactions and play activities.
Club SciKidz was established in 1997, with its first summer camp called “Special Effects,” and it added Camp Young Scientist in 2001 and Tech Scientific to the name in 2015. Since 1997, more than 50,000 children have attended one or more of Club SciKidz’s science day camps or school programs, and the organization now offers 42 different themed science camps and 30 weeks of inquiry-based after-school science club experiences. Club SciKidz operates franchises in Georgia, Maryland, and Texas.
The franchise owner of Club SciKidz and Tech Scientific in Northern Virginia is Dr. Abhi Rathi, who also owns the Club SciKidz Richmond franchise and is the founder and owner of Doodle Dynamo; Dr. Rathi has a PhD in Molecular Biology from the University of Pittsburgh, a master’s degree in Biochemistry, and a bachelor’s degree in Pathology. Bob and Sue Hagan are the owners and founders of Club SciKidz, and they have a combined 30-plus years of teaching experience and both hold a master’s degree in Education.
Club SciKidz NOVA states that it is the best STEM enrichment company for children in grades PK–8 in Fairfax and Loudoun County and that it was founded on the principle that parents want to provide their children with exciting, challenging, and life-impacting academic enrichment experiences. The program describes its mission as demonstrating how science works in the real world through camps and program activities in various disciplines, using carefully researched STEM-based lessons that engage students in observation, measurement, identification of properties, and experimentation involving life, earth, and physical science concepts. It notes that its science lessons often include language arts, history, and mathematical components, and that its programs are crafted to enrich and empower children to their maximum potential in science exploration. Club SciKidz describes itself as a place “Where Science and Technology Connect” and states that its unique set of programs engages every child in his age group to realize their true potential as a scientist or geek. Club SciKidz NOVA also states that its programs have the potential to make a significant impact on the community through the enrichment of future minds.
Parent testimonials describe the program as fun, with kind and caring staff, and note that children came home happy and well entertained. Parents report that their children learned a lot, enjoyed a variety of activities and fun experiments, and liked the interaction with other kids and counselors, with some stating it was their favorite camp of the summer and their favorite among five different camps attended. Testimonials also mention a safe environment, fun activities, great hours, lots of unique activities, organized and well-run operations, and positive first-time experiences. Several parents highlight that the teenagers and young adults facilitating activities were great and that teachers and the director were thoughtful and caring.
Last updated January 18, 2026.
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