(6-12 yrs.) In this bobblehead workshop students use photogrammetry software on their phones to scan their heads and create custom bobbleheads using TinkerCAD. The scans can be used to add the likeness to many other projects. This workshop is for those that have taken 3D printing basics or have a working knowledge of TinkerCAD. This course covers the steps needed to create bobblehead designs. There will be two sessions of two hours on consecutive weekends. We will print one design per person which will be available for pick up at the rec center one week after the second class. Bring a laptop and a mouse. $15 materials fee. Adult participation is required.

(8-14 yrs.) Experience the wonders and excitement of computer aided design, 2D and 3D modeling processes, design thinking and 3D printing to produce a digital object. This class is perfect for students with limited or no 3D design and printing experience. All materials and equipment provided.

(13-Adult) Whether you're a curious beginner or an enthusiast eager to explore the latest technology, this hands-on course will take you on a captivating journey. Expert instructors will guide you through understanding the basics of 3D printing to creating and printing your own designs. Unleash your creativity and be amazed at the endless possibilities of this innovative and transformative technology. No prior experience required. A laptop or tablet with mouse and an email address are required. A Fairfax County library card number is recommended. There will be a $15 materials fee.

(6-12 yrs.) Designed especially for young curious minds, this course introduces children and their parent to 3D printing. Through fun and age-appropriate activities, students the basics of 3D design and witness their creations come to life as tangible objects. From custom toys to personalized backpack tags, this class is an exciting adventure of creativity and technology. No prior experience needed. A laptop or tablet, Fairfax County library card and an email address are required. There will be a $15 materials fee.

(13-Adult) The holiday season has so many opportunities for decorations and gifts. Learn how to use 3D printing to make ornaments personalized with the year or pictures, Santa Bobble heads, snowmen or winter solstice decorations for a festive holiday. This class is for those that have taken 3D printing basics or have a working knowledge of TinkerCAD. Projects will be available for pick up at the rec center one week after the class. Bring a laptop and a mouse. $15 materials fee.

(6-12 yrs.) The holiday season has so many opportunities for decorations and gifts. Learn how to use 3D printing to make ornaments personalized with the year or pictures, Santa Bobble heads, snowmen or winter solstice decorations for a festive holiday. This class is for those that have taken 3D printing basics or have a working knowledge of TinkerCAD. Projects will be available for pick up at the rec center one week after class. Bring a laptop and a mouse. $15 materials fee. Adult participation required.

(13-Adult) Learn how to use 3D printing to make ghosts, pumpkins and other decorations for Halloween to delight guests and trick or treaters. This class is for those that have taken 3D printing basics or have a working knowledge of TinkerCAD. Learn the steps needed to create your own Halloween designs. There will be two classes of two hours on consecutive weekends. We will print one design per person which will be available for pick up at the rec center one week after the second class. Bring a laptop and a mouse. $15 materials fee.

(6-12 yrs.) Learn how to use 3D printing to make ghosts, pumpkins and other decorations for Halloween to delight guests and trick or treaters. This class is for those that have taken 3D printing basics or have a working knowledge of TinkerCAD. Learn the steps needed to create your own Halloween designs. There will be two classes of two hours on consecutive weekends. We will print one design per person which will be available for pick up at the rec center one week after the second class. Bring a laptop and a mouse. $15 materials fee. Adult participation required.

(9-Adult) For those who have completed the basic 3D printing class. Explore new TinkerCAD tools and learn how to slice your previous designs into printable files. Covers starting prints, troubleshooting, and printer maintenance. Requires a laptop or tablet with mouse and an email address. $15 materials/printing fee.

(6-12 yrs.) Everyone loves articulated dragons. Have you ever looked at the fun dragon designs and wanted to make your own? This workshop is for those that have taken 3D printing basics or have a working knowledge of how to use TinkerCAD. This course covers the steps needed to create your own articulated Dragon designs and print them. There will be two classes of two hours on consecutive weekends. We will print one design per person which will be available for pick up at the rec center one week after the second class. Bring a laptop and a mouse. $15 materials fee. Adult participation is required,

(8-Adult) Join the adventure to understand cosmic noise and what it tells us about the sun, the magnetic structure surrounding some of our planets and the radio signals from Jupiter. Learn how our galaxy is mapped using the faint signals from hydrogen atoms and the behavior of molecules. Listen to the sounds of pulsars, strange dense fast rotating stars. Come hear what our universe is saying. The class will be held in the roll-top observatory at Turner Farm Park. Instruction for this program is provided by volunteers of the Analemma Society.

(7-12 yrs.) Learn engineering strategies for building sturdy structures using unique RoboThink bricks, and then apply that knowledge to build multiple robots for a variety of friendly competitions. You'll have a blast as you play robot soccer, compete in robot relay races, and complete dozens of other fun challenges in this RoboThink program.

(8-Adult) Join a park naturalist as they take you on a tour of constellations, comets and other current events happening in the skies above. Children must be accompanied by adult also registered in the program.

(6-12 yrs.) Enter the world of espionage where students become code-breaking detectives, using critical thinking, pattern recognition and basic programming to crack secret messages. Through hands-on exploration of classic ciphers like substitution and transposition, they'll learn encryption and decryption, uncover spy secrets, and even create their own codes. This engaging, spy-themed program offered by Athena Coding builds analytical skills, curiosity, and teamwork through a thrilling journey into the science of secrecy.

(11-17 yrs.) In this interactive gaming class gamers are in a classroom setting where they can learn and gain tips from others plus receive coaching on strategic game play. Participants will make new friends, have fun playing games and feel safe in an inclusive environment. This session features the Nintendo Switch platform with various games.

(8-Adult) Explore planets orbiting distant stars and learn how scientists find them using cool techniques like watching stars flicker or wobble. Dive into what these planets are made of, whether they could host life and catch up on the latest discoveries. Perfect for anyone curious about space, this course promises an eye-opening adventure into the exploration of planets beyond our own. The course is held rain or clear skies in the Roll-Top Observatory at Turner Farm Park.

(8-Adult) Take a tour of some of the most exciting moons orbiting the planets in our Solar System. From massive oceans under miles of ice to lakes on Titan to volcanoes, there’s a lot to explore. The program will discuss the missions searching for signs of life on these oceans worlds. A classroom discussion is followed by an observatory session with telescopes, weather permitting. The course is held rain or clear skies in the Roll-Top Observatory at Turner. Instruction for this program is provided by volunteers of the Analemma Society.

(8-Adult) The inner planets Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars, plus Earth’s Moon, all have mostly rocky compositions compared to the outer gas giant planets. Of the inner planets, likely only Earth has the conditions to support life. Examining handheld globes of the planets, we will explore their similarities and differences and find out why life is unique to Earth. The program includes observing of planets and the night sky in telescopes, weather permitting. The program is held rain or clear skies in the Roll-Top Observatory at Turner Farm Park.

(8-Adult) The Moon is as old as the Earth, and its surface is marked by craters, mountains and lava flows billions of years old. Find out how these lunar features formed and observe them in high-powered telescopes. Learn about the Apollo program discoveries and future Moon missions. The program is held rain or clear skies in the Roll-Top Observatory at Turner Farm Park. Advance registration required, no walk-in registration available.

(6-11 yrs.) Use your critical thinking skills and problem-solving abilities to engineer a solution for our secret seasonal challenge. Attack the design problem and work within the criteria and constraints to see if you can come up with the best solution.

(8-Adult) This presentation will cover an introduction to sky coordinates, how astronomical objects are represented on maps of the sky, and how to read star maps to find your way among the stars in the sky. The talk will be illustrated by a variety of star atlases. The classroom discussion is followed by an observatory session with telescopes, weather permitting. The course is held rain or clear skies in the Roll-Top Observatory at Turner Farm Park. Instruction for this program is provided by volunteers of the Analemma Society.

(5-8 yrs.) In this class offered by Athletes Global, students will explore chemistry, astronomy, earth science and health through fun, interactive hands-on science experiments while improving their critical, creative thinking and problem-solving skills.