Discover Science Center

What Discover Science Center does

Discover Science Center is a privately-held, bootstrapped STEM education business headquartered at 2500 Old Alabama Road in Roswell, Georgia, operating from two adjacent suites designated as the Science Center and the STEM Lab. The company delivers hands-on science education programs developed and taught by scientists and educators, serving children primarily ages 3 to 14 plus a teen Junior Leadership cohort. Its core technology is the proprietary curriculum rather than a software platform, encompassing over 50 Girl Scout workshop themes spanning Daisy through Ambassador levels, 30+ in-school field trip themes across life, physical, earth science, and technology, plus differentiated lab tracks for homeschool elementary, middle, and high school students.

The business operates twelve distinct program lines including Day and Summer Camps ($380-$430/session), Birthday Parties ($350 flat fee), Parents Night Out ($35/child), Young Explorers' Labs ($20/child), Girl Scout workshops, Homeschool Labs, After-School Programs at six confirmed partner schools, In-School Field Trips ($150-$200/session), Library Workshops ($200/session within 20 miles of Roswell), Education Travel programs (starting $1,479/person via TravelGreene), and the Junior Leadership Program. Revenue is generated primarily through per-session and per-event fees, supplemented by an annual DSC Membership at $120/student/year offering discounts and early registration, plus minor Amazon Associates affiliate referral revenue.

Go-to-market is multi-channel: direct-to-consumer via the company website and ActivityHero marketplace for consumer bookings, plus channel partnerships with elementary schools, public libraries, Girl Scout council networks, and TravelGreene for educational travel. Marketing relies on email newsletters, Facebook groups (including two dedicated Girl Scout workshop groups), Instagram, and word-of-mouth referrals through school and troop leader networks. The company has no disclosed institutional funding, no parent company, and operates as a founder-led independent education business serving the Atlanta metro area with selective global reach through travel programming.

Name

Discover Science Center

Legal name

Discover Science Center

Website

https://discoversciencecenter.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Children's STEM Education Services

NAICS

Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAMABAA

Hands-on Science Exploration & Experiments (Lab Kits, Science Clubs)

Education/Supplemental & Enrichment Programs (Arts, STEM, Language)/STEM Enrichment & Science Programs

SECONDARYEDAMABAB

Science Camps & Field Programs (Nature, Space, Marine, Geology)

Education/Supplemental & Enrichment Programs (Arts, STEM, Language)/STEM Enrichment & Science Programs

SECONDARYEDANAAAB

Science Tutoring (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth/Environmental)

Education/Tutoring & Test Preparation/Academic Subject Tutoring (K–12 & Higher Ed)

SECONDARYEDAAAFAL

STEM & Maker Education (Makerspaces, Coding Clubs, Robotics)

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Community & Public Education Programs (Libraries, Community Centers)

Keywords

• STEM education programs
• Hands-on science enrichment
• Children science camps
• After-school STEM classes
• Girl Scout workshops

Headquarters

HQ city

Roswell

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Day and Summer Camp Registration: Science/STEM camps for children ages 6-11. Camps run Monday-Friday with full-day and extended hours options. Revenue generated through per-session registration fees.
2. Birthday Party Hosting: Science-themed birthday parties hosted at the center. 2-hour exclusive use of facility, party host, science activities, decorations, and take-home projects included in flat fee.
3. Girl Scout Workshops: Badge and fun patch workshops for Girl Scout troops. Offered in-person at the center, online, and as private/semi-private sessions. Revenue from per-child registration fees plus private workshop fees.
4. In-School Field Trips: STEM programs delivered at schools. 60-minute hands-on science sessions with all supplies included. Schools pay per session.
5. Library Workshops: Science workshops at libraries accommodating up to 24 participants. Flat fee includes supplies, educator, and travel costs.
6. Education Travel Programs: Science-focused travel experiences to destinations like Australia and coral restoration trips. Partner TravelGreene handles arrangements. Trip packages start at $1,479 per person.
7. Annual Membership: $120/student per year (or $10/month). Benefits include member pricing on programs, early camp registration, birthday party discounts, and waived private Girl Scout workshop fees.
8. Affiliate Revenue: Participates in Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. Earns fees by linking to Amazon products through the 'Things We Love' page.
9. Parents Night Out: Evening childcare with science activities for ages 5-11. 3-hour program with snacks and drinks included. $35/child.
10. Young Explorers' Labs: Weekly science labs for ages 3-5 with adult partner. $20/child with sibling discount.
11. Homeschool Programs: Science labs for homeschool families across elementary, middle school, and high school levels. Semester registration with individual lab options. 10% discount for DSC members.
12. After-School Programs: Weekly STEM enrichment at partner schools during the school year. Programs run 10-15 weeks per semester with 10% sibling discount.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Discover Science Center runs hands-on STEM education programs for children ages 3-18, delivered at two Roswell, GA facilities and off-site at partner schools, libraries, and education travel destinations. Core paid offerings include day and summer camps, homeschool labs, after-school enrichment, Girl Scout badge workshops, science birthday parties, Parents Night Out, Young Explorers' Labs, in-school field trips, library workshops, and education travel, supported by an annual student membership.

Product overview

Discover Science Center is a science education organization operating from Roswell, Georgia, offering a comprehensive portfolio of hands-on STEM programs for children. The core offerings include Day and Summer Camps for ages 6-11, Homeschool Programs (Elementary, Middle School, High School levels), After-School Programs delivered at partner schools, Girl Scout Programs (workshops, private sessions, on-demand, and parties), Birthday Parties, Parents Night Out, Young Explorers' Labs (ages 3-5 with adult), Education Travel expeditions, In-School Field Trips, Library Workshops, and a Junior Leadership Program for teens. The organization also offers a DSC Membership add-on providing discounts and early access to programs. Programs are developed by scientists and educators and emphasize interactive, hands-on experimentation across life science, physical science, earth science, engineering, and technology domains.

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Products and services

• Day and Summer Camps Full-day and multi-day science/STEM camps for children ages 6-11 featuring hands-on experiments, four daily science activities, and themed programs such as Sea & Space LEGO Camp, Mermaids and Megalodons, Pokémon Design, Mad Science, and Make It! Priced per session with optional extended hours.
• Homeschool Programs Supplemental science education labs for homeschool families offering age-differentiated programs including STEM Workshops, Elementary Labs (ages 6-10), Middle School Labs (ages 11-14), and High School Labs (ages 14+) covering art-based science, chemistry, and anatomy. Semester registration with individual lab options and a 10% DSC member discount.
• After-School Programs Weekly STEM enrichment programs delivered on-site at partner elementary schools (FAST, GLOBE Academy, Northwood Elementary, Ocee Elementary, State Bridge Crossing Elementary, Sweet Apple Elementary). Semester themes include Mini Med School, Critter Club, Animal Rescue, STEM in the Movies, Discover STEM Labs, Experiments with Elements, Discover Marine Science, and Discover Earth and Space, with a 10% sibling discount.
• Girl Scout Programs Comprehensive Girl Scout badge and fun patch workshops available in-person at the Roswell center, live online, on-demand with supply kit delivery, private, and party formats. 50+ themes span science, engineering, biology, space, robotics, and environmental education across Daisy, Brownie, Junior, Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador levels; private workshops add a $50 fee plus registration.
• Birthday Parties Two-hour science-themed birthday party packages for children ages 5-11 hosted at the Roswell location, including exclusive facility use, a party host, science educator-led activities, take-home projects, and decorations. Themes include Mad Science, Slime Science, Marine Biology, LEGO Build, Space Science, Unicorn Science, and Young Geologists; $350 flat fee for up to 15 children plus $10 per additional child up to 20.
• Parents Night Out Saturday evening childcare (6:00-9:00pm) for children ages 5-11 featuring science activities and experiments with snacks and drinks included. Priced at $35/child plus ActivityHero fee, with a sibling discount available.
• Young Explorers' Labs Weekly science labs for children ages 3-5 with an adult partner, featuring hands-on experiments, nature exploration, science-based art, and fine motor skill development. Priced at $20/child (with a 50% sibling discount) plus ActivityHero fee; adult partner attends free.
• Education Travel Science-focused educational travel programs including trips to Australia (2027), Coral Restoration in the Florida Keys (2026, in partnership with I.CARE), SeaWorld programs, and South Africa Science Safari expeditions. Trip arrangements are handled by partner TravelGreene; coral restoration experience starts at $1,479 per person.
• In-School Field Trips In-person or online hands-on science workshops delivered on-site at schools, covering Life, Physical, Earth, and Technology science themes. Sessions last 60 minutes, accommodate 20-32 students, and include themes such as Animal Classification, Shark Science, Rube Goldberg Creations, Solar System, and Hour of Code; $150–$200 per session, includes all supplies, an educator, and travel within 20 miles of Roswell.
• Library Workshops Hands-on 60-minute science workshops delivered at public libraries for children ages 6-11, accommodating up to 24 participants. Themes include Potions Lab, Mini-Med School, Shark Science, Mini-Robots, Engineering Challenges, Geode Lab, Science of Birds, Space Science, Science Lab Basics, and Polymer Lab; $200 flat fee per session, includes supplies, an educator, and travel costs (up to 20 miles).
• Junior Leadership Program Teen leadership development program providing experience working alongside scientists and educators, gaining skills in education and sciences. Includes Leader in Training (LIT), Teen Staff, and Junior Staff tracks with volunteer or paid opportunities for rising 8th-12th graders and college students.

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• I.CARE (Islamorada Conservation and Restoration Education)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with I.CARE for Ocean Stewards Experience programs. I.CARE is a nonprofit based in Islamorada, Florida focused on coral reef restoration, marine science, and community engagement in the Florida Keys. Discover Science Center leads educational trips to participate in coral and sponge restoration and coral nursery maintenance with I.CARE. Minimum 30 dives required for participation.
• TravelGreenecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTravelGreene serves as the travel partner for Discover Science Center's education travel programs. Becky at TravelGreene handles trip arrangements including booking, logistics, and travel coordination for educational destinations like Australia and coral restoration experiences.
• Amazon Services LLC Associates ProgramminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAffiliate advertising program that provides Discover Science Center a means to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Links on the 'Things We Love' page help generate revenue to purchase new lab equipment.
• Partner Schools (FAST, GLOBE Academy, Northwood Elementary, Ocee Elementary, State Bridge Crossing Elementary, Sweet Apple Elementary)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSchool partnerships for after-school STEM enrichment programs. Discover Science Center delivers hands-on science programs on-site at partner schools during the academic year. Schools provide venue and student enrollment; Discover Science provides curriculum, educators, and materials.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mad Science: Franchised hands-on science enrichment provider offering in-school field trips, after-school programs, summer camps, and birthday parties across North America. Most direct competitor to DSC's scientist-led, curriculum-driven STEM enrichment model.
• Engineering For Kids: Franchised STEM education provider offering after-school enrichment, summer camps, and birthday parties in engineering, robotics, and coding — overlapping with DSC's STEM and technology workshops.
• Snapology: Franchised STEM enrichment provider (LEGO, robotics, coding) offering camps, birthday parties, and after-school programs to children ages 3-14. Competes head-to-head with DSC's party and camp offerings.
• Club SciKidz: Operates science and STEM summer camps, after-school programs, and birthday parties with a similar scientist-educator delivery model. Closely mirrors DSC's camp-plus-workshop structure and target age range.
• Bricks 4 Kidz: Franchise delivering LEGO-based STEM camps, after-school enrichment, and birthday parties for elementary-age children. Directly competes in DSC's core camp and party segments.
• Destination Science: Operator of hands-on science day and summer camps at school and community locations across the U.S., targeting similar K-6 audiences with multi-activity science themes.
• Science Fun for Kids: Regional STEM enrichment provider offering in-school field trips, after-school programs, and assemblies with a hands-on curriculum focus comparable to DSC's scientist-led approach.

Broad incumbents

• Tellus Science Museum: Regional science museum in Cartersville, GA delivering hands-on science exhibits, school field trips, and camps. Competes for school field-trip and family outing dollars in the broader Atlanta-metro geography.
• Children's Museum of Atlanta: Atlanta children's museum offering hands-on exhibits, programs, and birthday party packages for young children. Overlaps with DSC's family/party segment and competes for family outing budgets in metro Atlanta.

Regional players

• Fernbank Science Center: DeKalb County-based science education center offering planetarium shows, science classes, and school programs. Regional incumbent that competes for Atlanta-area school field trip and family programming demand.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/DiscoverScienceCenter
• Instagraminstagram.com/discoversciencecenter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/discover-science-center

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