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Join us for a free Parent's Night Out at Mindframe Reston from 6:30pm-8:30pm this Friday, November 15th! Let the kids have fun with STEM game and activities while you enjoy dinner out or even some quiet time at home. Pizza and snacks will be served.

We'll also have a weekend full of free STEM classes for students in grades K-12. Click on the link and register today!: https://airtable.com/shrtvirs3FjnMriZS

We're excited to introduce Mindframe Education to the Reston community this November!

Join us the week of Saturday, November 9th through Saturday, November 16th for a week of FREE STEM classes and after school programs at our brand new Reston location! Our new Reston STEM learning facility is located at: 12330 Pinecrest Rd., Suite 100.

Email [email protected] for more information or click on the link below to register today!
https://airtable.com/shrtvirs3FjnMriZS

We are getting closer to the opening of our new Reston location--coming this November!

Our new Reston location will offer all of the same great STEM program options for students in grades 1 - 12 including after school programs, camps, classes, events, birthday parties and more! Contact us at [email protected] or call 703-940-9440 to learn more and find out about our special promotions just for Reston students!

Celebrate your child's birthday with a STEM-tastic birthday bash at Mindframe! Choose from themes like Minecraft, Lego Robotics, Stop Motion Movie Masters, and more! Our birthday package includes 2 hours of exclusive use of our facility and interactive games and activities for your guests.

Click on the link below to learn more and reserve your date today!

https://mindframeeducation.com/events-and-parties/

Students are getting started on this year's FLL robotics challenge - City Shaper! This is a great program for students 9 -14 years old to learn STEM, work in teams and compete in a regional tournament.

Join us for our information session on Saturday, August 24th at 1pm. Classes start Sept 7th with a limited number of spots available. Don't wait -- register today!

https://campscui.active.com/orgs/MindframeEducation?orglink=camps-registration&_ga=2.221000796.539954928.1552161177-1437696359.1552161177#/selectSessions/2376608

Register now for Mindframe’s STEM after school program and receive one week free! Use promo code “Mindframe2020” to get this special deal before August 26th. STEM after school provides elementary and middle school students with hands-on STEM projects and activities in coding, robotics, math, science, game design and digital arts. Includes homework assistance, free transportation from local schools, flexible payment plans, and pick your own attendance days.

Don’t miss out on this special offer! Learn more and sign up today!

https://mindframeeducation.com/stem-after-school/

School starts in just a couple of weeks! Do you have plans for after school yet? Mindframe picks up from local schools and offers full week and 1, 2, or 3 day options. Contact us for a free trial class and experience how much fun STEM learning can be! Click on the link below to learn more and register today!
https://mindframeeducation.com/stem-after-school/

Our Mindframe campers are having a "blast" in summer camp--learning how to build and launch their own rockets!

Hands-on projects turn our youngest campers into real engineers in our Lego Engineering camp. Check out their creations below!

Mindframe summer camps are going on through the end of August. Register for one or more days of camp and learn about our after school options for school year 2019-2020. Visit https://mindframeeducation.com/.

Mindframe's Rocket Science summer camp

Our future scientists are getting a headstart at Mindframe's Rocket Science camp for rising 4-6 graders. Check out what they invented below!

Spots are still open for full weeks or single days in our Reston and Ashburn locations. Visit us and register today!
https://mindframeeducation.com/stem-camps/

Our STEM summer camps are underway in both our Ashburn and Reston locations. Check out what our campers have been learning this week in the photos below.

Want your child to be part of the fun? Visit our website to learn how to register today! https://mindframeeducation.com/stem-camps

Our Mindframe campers had a great time on our field trip to Topgolf!

STEM Camps - Mindframe Education

School is out and our summer camps in Ashburn and Reston are off to a fantastic start! If you haven't already signed up for one of our exciting STEM summer camps, now is the time to register! Click below to learn more about our multiple camp offerings for elementary, middle, and high school students.

Flex-day options and multi-camp discounts are available!

https://mindframeeducation.com/stem-camps/

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Family Fun Zone!

Catch us this weekend in the Family Fun Zone at The Taste of Reston and enter to win a free week of summer camp! We'll also have fun and interactive demonstrations, certain to get your child excited about STEM learning!

Our staff will be on hand to give you more information about your child's pathway to STEM at Mindframe Education and our new second location in Reston.

See you this Saturday!

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STEM Birthday Parties - Mindframe Education

Does your child have a summer birthday? Consider leaving the party planning to Mindframe! Choose from one of our party themes like Minecraft Build Bash, LEGO Robotics Blast, Stop Motion Movie Masters, Science Celebrations, or work with us to create your own unique theme.

Our packages include 2 hours of party time, food and drink, decorations, a party leader and more. Click on the link below to learn more and schedule your party today!

http://mindframeeducation.com/stem-birthday-parties/

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STEM Day Camps - Mindframe Education

Summer break is just around the corner--have you registered your child for summer camp? Join Mindframe at any one of our two locations in Ashburn or Reston this summer for exciting hands-on STEM classes for students in rising grades 1- 12.

Mindframe makes summer easy with flexible scheduling and flexible payment options. Click the link below to learn more and register today!

http://mindframeeducation.com/stem-day-camps/

mindframeeducation.com Mindframe is excited to offer STEM camps throughout the academic year! Our camps include half day and full day options, and will be offered during winter and spring breaks, as well as school holidays. School year STEM camps provide a day of fun and educational STEM classes, activities and games.

Did you know that Mindframe Education offers classes for middle school and high school students? Spend the summer learning about graphic design, 3D game design, or programming with Python and Java, and more! Click on the links below to learn more and reserve your spot today!

Learn more: http://mindframeeducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/MF-Summer-Camp-Guide-2019_Middle-High-School.pdf

Register: https://campscui.active.com/orgs/MindframeEducation#/selectSessions/2592012

FLL Robotics Challenge - Mindframe Education

Mindframe's FLL Robotics (First Lego League) pre-season starts this month for ages 9-14! We're kicking off with four information sessions to get you prepared for this year's "City Shaper" challenge. Session dates are being held:

May 10 - 5pm
May 11 - 12pm
May 17 - 5pm
May 18 -12pm

All interested parents and students are encouraged to attend. New to FLL or want a refresher? Attend a free prep class! Click on the link below to learn more. You can also fill out an interest form here: https://airtable.com/shrz8axGpYcET1rCX

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Looking for something stimulating and educational for your child to do after school next year? Enroll in Mindframe Education's After School Program! Early bird registration for the 2019-2020 school year begins on April 29th with special pricing.

New to Mindframe? Contact us to schedule a facility tour and receive one week free! Click on the link below to learn more.

http://mindframeeducation.com/stem-after-school-program/

STEM Day Camps - Mindframe Education

If you're considering a STEM-based summer camp, our Spring Break camps are a great way to learn more about Mindframe Education. Our programs range from robotics and engineering to game design and digital arts for students in elementary through high school. Click on the link below to learn more and sign up today!

http://mindframeeducation.com/stem-day-camps/

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It's not too late to register for Spring Break camps! Choose from half day, full day and extended day options with full day camps starting as low as $65 per day. Learn more at the link below.

http://mindframeeducation.com/stem-day-camps/

STEM Summer Camps 2019 - Ashburn and Reston - Register Today!

We've got lots of great STEM camps for rising grades 1-12. Students work on cool STEM projects, engage in fun, hands-on activities, as they gain problem solving skills, critical thinking and creativity skills.

Registration options include Full Day, Half Day, Extended Day and Flex Day.

Only $295 per camp with VIP Pass*.

Register Online https://campscui.active.com/orgs/MindframeEducation?orglink=camps-registration

After School 2018-2019 + Register Now for Early Bird Discount

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STEM Open House... for a Great Cause!

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mailchi.mp Countryside Elementary and Mindframe Education lost a special student last October.  To memorialize Marcus Robinson and spread the message of kindness, we are working with Marcus’ family to create a scholarship for a Countryside student to attend our after-school program in his memory.

Parents love that our summer Camps offer: flexible payment plans, multi-camp discount & deposit only camps.

Students love: instruction on cutting edge concepts and technologies, and fun, hands-on projects & activities.

Summer Camp Spotlight:
Digital Photography & Stop Motion Animation

Students learn the fundamentals of photography & stop-motion animation. They learn how to set up a camera, take their own photographs, and cover the basic editing tools needed to correct and enhance photographs. By the end of this course, students will have created a complete photo-animation that tells a unique story.
http://mindframeeducation.com/stem-summer-camps/

Join us this weekend for our Gaming Tournament featuring: Super Smash Bros.
Prizes for top 3 places! Pizza & Prizes included!
Sign up for the fun here:
http://mindframeeducation.com/gaming-tournaments/

Space Shuttles Enterprise and Discovery Meet Nose-to-Nose

Have you been to the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum's Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center? Definitely worth the trip!

airandspace.si.edu Visit us in Washington, DC and Chantilly, VA to explore hundreds of the world’s most significant objects in aviation and space history.

10 Ways To Prevent Summer Slide

Great tips to prevent Summer Slide! We can help you check #6 off the list!
"Enroll in a quality summer program that will provide your child with opportunities to build their critical thinking skills"

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Looking to supplement your child's education with hands on STEM learning?
Mindframe Education has a solution for you! We offer STEM Summer Camps, STEM Classes, After School Program & Gaming Tournaments. Learn More:
http://mindframeeducation.com/

STEM-Works - Space Activities - NASA Coding

Using data from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory and other satellites on exploded stars, star-forming regions, and black holes, you'll learn basic coding.

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Project Lead The Way on Twitter

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Earth Day STEM Activities and Challenges for Kids

Earth Day is also a time to think about planting trees, flowers, and caring for the land. Learn about the life cycle of plants and trees. Learn about water pollution, energy conservation, and your footprint on the world.

littlebinsforlittlehands.com Celebrate Earth day every day with Earth Day STEM activities that will get kids thinking about the world around them. Incorporate recycled STEM activities, Earth Day nature science ideas, Earth Day conservation projects for kids. Earth Day theme STEM and science is perfect kickoff for spring science...

Think Summer Camp is just for kids?

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mailchi.mp Stage 1 – Creative Build Challenge: The first challenge will test the contestants’ skills in building in Creative mode. It will be a battle of creativity, ingenuity, speed and Minecraft knowledge.

Only two more days until our Minecraft Gaming Tournament! Prizes for the top 3 winners, pizza for all!
Register here:
http://mindframeeducation.com/gaming-tournaments/

Our after school students are ready for spring!
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Think Summer Camp is just for kids?
Check out our Bootcamps for grades 6-12.
Our instructors use real-world tools and cutting edge technology to teach the skills you will need for college and beyond!

Programs include: 3D Game design with Unity and C#, Python Programming, Digital Video Production & Special Effects, and 3D Modleing & printing!
See all of our offerings here:http://mindframeeducation.com/stem-summer-camp-schedule/

Former NASA scientist to lead National Air and Space Museum

“One of my biggest passions is outreach and communication about science and technology,” Stofan, 57, said. “What better place than the Air and Space Museum to engage everyone in the excitement of aviation and exploration.”

washingtonpost.com Ellen Stofan becomes first woman to lead popular attraction.

DC's famous cherry blossoms reach peak bloom

Cherry Blossom Update:
The peak bloom dates, which occur when 70 percent of the trees are in bloom, began Thursday. The trees are expected to remain in peak bloom until April 8.

fox5dc.com D.C.’s famous cherry blossoms have reached peak bloom. The peak bloom dates, which occur when 70 percent of the trees are in bloom, began Thursday. The trees are expected to remain in peak bloom until April 8.

Make Saline Solution Fluffy Slime Science Activity for Kids

Ready for a new kind of slime? How about fluffy slime?

littlebinsforlittlehands.com Learn how to make saline solution fluffy slime today! Kids love making slime recipes and fluffy slime or slime with shaving cream is amazing. Homemade slime

Fortnite: Battle Royale Tournament on Saturday + STEM Camp next week!

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mailchi.mp Fortnite: Battle Royale is a free for all, competitive PvP, third person shooter game where you have to survive against other players and be the last man standing.

Join us this Saturday!

Did you know Mindframe Education offers gaming tournaments? Kids are invited to join fellow gamers for a fun night of gaming, pizza, and cool prizes from Mindframe's 3D printers! Upcoming tourneys begin this weekend! See the full schedule below and details here: bit.ly/MFGamingTourneys

Apr 7 – Fortnite Battle Royale
Apr 14 – Minecraft
Apr 28 – Super Smash Bros.
May 12 – Fortnite Battle Royale
May 19 – Minecraft
June 2 – Super Smash Bros.

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Gaming Tournaments - Mindframe Education

New Gaming Tournament This Weekend!

Fortnite: Battle Royale is a free for all, competitive PvP, third person shooter game where you have to survive against other players and be the last man standing.
Saturday April 7, 4-7
Cost: $30
Pizza & Drinks
http://mindframeeducation.com/gaming-tournaments/

mindframeeducation.com Do you have what it takes to outlast the competition and build your own way to victory in our tournaments? Join fellow gamers for a fun night of gaming, pizza, and cool prizes from our 3D Printers! Minecraft, Super Smash Bros & Fortnite Battle Royale. Get in the game!

Reaping the wind with the biggest turbines ever made

Those blades, made by Danish firm LM Wind Power, were a record-breaking 88.4m (290ft) long - bigger than the wingspan of an Airbus A380, or nearly the length of two Olympic-sized swimming pools.

bbc.com Wind power capacity is growing thanks to giant offshore turbines, but can they get much bigger?