The James E. Richmond Science Center is a focal point of St. Charles High School. The science center includes a state-of-the-art 60-foot diameter, 184-seat Digital Dome Classroom, a 6-foot diameter NOAA Science On a Sphere®, and an experiential learning center, or Discovery Lab.
The Digital Dome Classroom raises the level of science and math curricula, as well as provides learning opportunities in other subjects and fine arts. The Science On a Sphere® allows students to study the impacts of specific environmental scenarios, such as storms, climate change and ocean currents, on Earth and the atmosphere. Field trips also include related hands-on activities in the experiential learning center. Along with field trips for school groups, the Science Center hosts community and family events on weekends and evenings.
James E. Richmond Science Center (located inside of St. Charles High School)
5305 Piney Church Road
Waldorf, MD 20602
301-934-7464
www.ccboe.com/sciencecenter
Directions to James E. Richmond Science Center from I-95:
Stay in the left two lanes and take 495 towards Richmond. After staying on 495 for approximately 20 minutes, take Exit 7a towards Waldorf (left lane). Stay on Rt. 5/301 for approximately 20 minutes until you reach Billingsley Road. Make a left onto Billingsley Road and then a right onto Piney Church Road. Regency Furniture Stadium will be on your right.