Welcome to Mad Science of Pittsburgh
We believe that fostering a love for science, technology, engineering, and math at a young age will give children the confidence they need to excel in these fields. For over 35 years, Mad Science has focused on designing and testing experiments and activities that resonate with kids, allowing us to provide innovative, hands-on children's science programs to our communities.
We Have Parties Down To A Science!
Let us make sure that your child's birthday is everything they've dreamed of! Our chemical reactions, rocket launches, cotton candy making, and fun themes are sure to make their day extra special.
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Join us for camp this summer!
We offer full-day and half-day camp experiences that are sure to entertain and delight! Starting June 9th, Mad Science will offer week-long sessions of summer camp at a variety of locations, including our Mad Science Lab in Millvale. They will be wowed by green glowing liquid, messages written in secret code, autonomous robots, and mystery substances that change from solid to liquid in seconds. There's something for everyone!
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After School Programs
Learning doesn't have to stop after the bell rings! Mad Science After-School Programs are both educational and fun. Our hands-on, one-hour, 4-8 week science programs are themed around a particular area of science and include such topics as electricity, magnetism, optics, biology, and more.
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After School Clubs
Looking for STEM learning after school? Mad Science works with over a hundred local schools and organizations to bring hands-on science directly to you after school!
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Summer and Day-Off Camps
Our interactive, engaging camp programs allow kids to explore the different fields of science in a hands-on, fun way. Programs are held any time that school is out - including summer, spring break, evenings, weekends, and more!
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Don't see your school community listed? Contact us! We LOVE partnering with new organizations to bring clubs, workshops, camps, and more to children in Western Pennsylvania. Click below to request more information!
REQUEST A PROGRAMAfter School Programs
Learning doesn't have to stop after the bell rings! Mad Science after-school programs are both educational and fun. Our hands-on, one-hour, 4-8 week science programs are themed around a particular area of science and include such topics as electricity, magnetism, optics, biology, and many more.
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Live Science Shows!
Looking for a performance for your school, library, or organization? Look no further! Our shows are guaranteed to wow your students with some amazing experiments! Witness Chemical Flashlights, Ghostly Candles, Messy Reactions, and More! Stream your virtual show right to your homes or right into your classrooms!
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Birthday Parties
We’re here to make sure that your child’s birthday is everything they’ve dreamed of! Our chemical reaction experiments, rocket launches, hovercraft rides, cotton candy making, and ready-to-go Goody Bags, loaded with multiple science-themed toys, are sure to make their day extra special!
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Preschool Programs
Are you looking for quality STEM programs for ages 3-5? We have programs for the littlest scientists!
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Summer Camps!
We offer week-long Summer Camp experiences that are sure to educate, entertain and delight! Follow the clues in our Secret Agent Lab camp, build your very own robot in our Red Hot Robots Camp, mix up chemicals in our Fizz, Boom, Bang Camp, or learn about bodies, botany, and all forms of life in our new Nature's Secrets Camp!
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Workshops
Mad Science offers more than 70 unique workshop topics, including workshops for school-aged groups, preschoolers, and scouts. Workshops are the perfect way to tuck 30–60 minutes of hands-on fun into your day!
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Visit Our Lab
Bring your students to our lab in Millvale, about 10 minutes from downtown Pittsburgh! Choose any of our workshop topics for a 2-hour trip to our lab. Your field trip package includes open explore time, popcorn, lemonade, and a hands-on workshop topic of your choosing! Take home items and additional experiments also available.
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Do you have a passion for education? Do you want to work for a fun company that strives to spark the imagination and curiosity of children through fascinating science programs? Look no further; become a Mad Scientist today!
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