Program Information
Programs for Learners of All Ages
The Virginia Air & Space Science Center offers a variety of hands-on and synchronous programs that make learning about science, technology, engineering, and math more accessible and fun. Our educational programs were created for grades PreK through 12 and are designed to meet the Virginia Standards of Learning, while stimulating students’ interests in the fields of space, science, technology, engineering, and math. With an ample selection of STEM programs to choose from, there is bound to be one that meets your curriculum needs and will cater to your students’ interests.
Advanced reservations are required for educational programming. Please see below the correct process to schedule your choice of a visit to the Center with an educational program, an outreach to your location, or a virtual VASSC-facilitated program!
Space Freeze
Want to see a liquid nitrogen demonstration? Ask about Space Freeze today and explore why liquid nitrogen is so important to NASA and the effects of extreme temperature change on the different phases of matter. This demonstration will take you and your students through multiple experiments that include how different materials react to extreme cold. We’ll even create a cloud in your classroom!
Group Reservation
Planning to visit the Virginia Air and Space Science Center? Please fill out this Reservation Request Form. Click here to see our group options.
Outreach
Most programs are also available for outreach to your classroom. Look for the car icon to identify available programs by grade level. To book an outreach reservation, please email the Reservations Coordinator for more information.
Virtual Programs
Interested in one of our virtual programs? This can be a great option if you are too far away for a visit or just want another fun way to review those tricky SOLs! A VASSC educator will remotely facilitate the lesson utilizing Zoom and Nearpod. To book a virtual program, please email the Reservations Coordinator for more information.
Opportunity Program
Is your group from a Title I school or a non-profit organization? You may qualify for one of our funding opportunities! Please complete this application and submit it to the Reservations Coordinator. Once it has been reviewed, the Reservations Coordinator will reach out with the next steps.