New location: Waters Edge Complex, 4690 Millennium Rd, Belcamp, MD 21017
Discovery Center at Water’s Edge Science Fair FAQ
I have a project idea, what do I do?!?
Tell us about your science fair idea in the online Science Fair application. Be sure to read along with the submission instructions if you have questions as you fill out the form. If you have any questions that are not addressed, or are having trouble, please email [email protected]. Submissions are due by April 24, 2026.
When is my project due?
Your Science Fair Application is due by April 24, 2026, but your science fair project doesn’t have to be finished until you show up on May 30, 2026.
Speaking of which, where is the Science Fair and when do I show up?
If you have already filled out your Science Fair Application, you will receive logistics information via the email provided in that application. You will need to arrive between 8 and 9 a.m., on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at the Waters Edge Complex, 4690 Millennium Road, Belcamp, MD 21017, to set up your project. Please note the new location.
Is there a cost to entering a project in the Science Fair?
No, the Science Fair is free to enter and you may win an amazing prize!
Will I win a prize for my science project?
Yes! Six VERY nice prizes will be awarded to each winner and runner up in grade 6, 7, and 8. Prizes include VR goggles, 3D printers, robots, and more!
How long does the Science Fair last?
You’ll set up between 8 and 9 a.m. Then Science Fair judges will begin talking with you about your project around 9 a.m. They will judge your project based on the criteria found in the Submission Instructions. You’ll have lunch around noon and then an award ceremony with prize winners announced at 2 p.m.
How will my project be judged?
You can find the judging criteria in the student instructions found in the Submission Instructions.
How do I get to the Science Fair and where do I go?
The event will take place at Waters Edge Complex, 4690 Millennium Rd, Belcamp, MD 21017. If you have filled out the Science Fair Application, logistics information will be sent via the email you provided.