Summer & Vacation Camps

Help us spread the love of science by bringing Mad Science camps to your community!

Our interactive, engaging programs allow kids to explore the different fields of science in an interesting and entertaining way. You could be inspiring the next Einstein or Marie Curie!

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Camp Themes

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STEM Sampler!

Want to learn a little bit of everything?
Grab your lab coat and get ready to discover the world of STEM as you explore five different science and engineering concepts. Learn the science behind secret codes, how cameras works, create potions with the science of chemistry, and much, much more! If you want to attend a Mad Science camp, but don’t know where to start, this is our most popular camp.

Chemical Curiosities

Ooze into action, manipulate matter and witness some radical reactions in this exciting Chemistry-themed program from Mad Science! Slide down the colorful pH scale and dip into the science of acids and bases. Learn to recognize chemical changes and mix ingredients together for some sensational results. Make your own Mad Science slime to take home! Grab your lab coat and let's head to the lab!

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Foundations of FUN-gineering!

Calling future architects, builders, and engineers; come explore a wide range of engineering topics including mechanical engineering, electricity, geology, and more!
Venture below the Earth’s surface and delve into the smaller-than-microscopic realm to see the problems engineers are trained to fix. Don’t miss this innovative view into the world of engineering and many career paths related to it!

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Building Block of Biology

From the tiniest of cells in the human body to the thousands of ecosystems on our planet, inquisitive nature-lovers will gain an appreciation and insight into the complexities of life on Earth!
Students are encouraged to think about how life on our planet is connected and inter-reliant. This camp emphasizes preservation, conservation, and the role we play in protecting our ecosystems.

Cracking the Case: Forensic Science, Investigation, and Spy-Craft!

Think you can crack the case? Campers work together to solve mock crime scenes using logic, critical and analytical thinking, curiosity, and methodical deductive reasoning. Learn about careers in security, law enforcement, forensic science, crime scene investigation, anatomy, and more!

** Please note: All criminal scenarios presented in this camp are fictional, non-violent, and age-appropriate**

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Underground Explorer

Calling all Jr. Archaeologists and Paleontologists! Explore the history of dinosaurs and dig up the ancient past! Solve real-life mysteries. Learn about archaeology and the techniques scientists use to excavate long lost cities. Discover ancient civilizations and the tools and artifacts they used in everyday life. Study bone fragments, pottery shards, amber deposits, and fossils.

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Robotics

Join Mad Science for a week of discovery and fun in this five-day Robotics Camp! Investigate robotic fundamentals with curious robots, learn about the history and current field of robotics, explore robot design potential and build ingenious robots to take home. We will explore circuits, electricity, sensors, gears, and advanced robotic applications.

Astro Innovators NASA

Prepare for an action-packed week by learning to think and act like a NASA innovator! Campers are challenged to use creative and collaborative skills to design a mission patch, train like an astronaut, racin' rovers, and solve real-world engineering problems. Armed with the spark of an idea, a design notebook, and physical and digital tools, teams will modify NASA technology into spinoff designs.

Eureka!

It's alive! Inspire the inventor and scientist in you during this week of discovery and invention. From Dr. Frankenstein to Benjamin Franklin, learn about both real and fictional famous inventors and how their ideas changed and shaped our world. Explore the patent process and work with friends to create exciting new innovations of your own.