In the curious state of Virginia, where mountains whisper ancient tales and beaches play hide-and-seek with the ocean, there exists a unique breed of kids. These are not your ordinary, run-of-the-mill, everyday children. Oh, no, these are the Virginia Math Whizzes, led by none other than Sir Add-a-lot, the bravest mathematician in all the land! Sir Add-a-lot was not your typical knight. He did not carry a sword, but a gigantic pencil, which he used to bravely tackle the most ferocious of math problems. His armor was not made of metal, but of protractors and set squares, his shield a giant calculator. At his side, his faithful dragon, Subtractosaur, who could puff out smoke rings in the shape of different numbers. Each day, Sir Add-a-lot and his gang of Math Whizzes would meet at the Round Table, which was actually a giant multiplication table, situated at the heart of Virginia. Here, they would embark on thrilling adventures - diving deep into the mystical cave of fractions, scaling the towering peaks of calculus, and even battling the menacing monster of algebra. These courageous kids of Virginia were not just good at math; they loved it! They reveled in the challenges it presented, relished the problems they had to solve, and celebrated their victories with pizza parties where they cleverly used pi to figure out who got the biggest slice. And at the end of the day, they would return home, their heads filled with numbers, their hearts filled with joy and their stomachs filled with pizza. In Virginia, math was not just a subject; it was a grand adventure!

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DEBUT Creative Center & Theater-Studio is a dual-language (English–Russian) program where kids explore creativity, confidence, and self-expression. From theater and dance to fencing and stage performance, children can try new activities and discover their unique talents. Small class sizes let instructors give each child personalized attention, helping them feel comfortable, supported, and confident as they learn. Kids build artistic skills while also developing social confidence, teamwork, and poise on stage and in everyday life. Our programs celebrate each child’s individuality, combining fun, hands-on experiences with a focus on personal growth—all while keeping Russian language and culture an important part of the curriculum.

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That's the mission of our United Community, founded in 1969 by several faith-based groups and a handful of dedicated volunteers. Today, our United Community is the leading human services non-profit agency in southeastern Fairfax County. With its grassroots beginnings, the organization's work has grown to encompass a broad spectrum of social services, from early childhood education to workforce development, to help meet the needs of the community. At our United Community, we strive to build thriving communities and create equitable opportunities. Our dedicated volunteers and staff are committed to providing supportive services and advancing community-driven solutions to ensure that everyone in southeastern Fairfax County can lead a healthy, productive life.

Alexandria, VA 22306