Summer and Flash Camps
We offer week-long programs and one-day "flash" camp experiences that are sure to entertain and delight! 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!
Summer 2026 Registration is OPEN
Reserve your child's spot today for Mad Science Camp!
All About Our Camps!
Designed for rising
1-6th graders
Combination of science discovery, outdoor games, and physical activity
New topics and activities every day
Well-trained and dynamic instructors
The Camp Experience
Our camps are a great way to help stop the summer slide and have fun at the same time!
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Our Summer Camp Themes
STEM Odyssey
Come along on a STEM Odyssey, where kids get a taste of it all: the power of heat, the magic of magnets, the secrets of sound, and the science of our senses. Each day is a new adventure filled with eye-opening experiments and mind-bending activities designed to fuel curiosity and inspire the next generation of innovators.
Eureka! The Inventors Camp
Overcome a series of challenges using basic materials, simple machines, tips from famous inventors and most important of all – your mind! Create catapults and forts, build shelters, bridges, and learn about density. While Thomas Edison said “invention is 10% inspiration and 90% perspiration,” this program is 100% FUN!
Brixology
Using LEGO® bricks, kids build a different engineering-themed project in each class. They explore different engineering fields including mechanical, structural, aerospace, nautical, and bioengineering. They use critical thinking and creative problem-solving to test and improve their creations.
FAQ
Can I sign my child up for more than one camp?
Yes, in fact, we encourage it. Each program is completely different, so your child can enjoy them all without repeating activities! Make sure you pack a lunch if you enroll in both AM and PM camps! Lunch time is 12-1pm.
+Who are the Mad Science camp instructors?
Mad Science instructors tend to be college students pursuing an education or science degree, former/retired teachers, or teachers on summer break. All of our instructors have experience working with large groups of elementary-aged children and have undergone an extensive background check.
+What is the camp schedule? MORNING CAMP
Typically, our camps begin at 9:00am. We spend about 15 minutes discussing the previous days activities, socializing, and checking in. From 9:15-10:15, we do a hands-on science lesson. Then, we break for time outdoors (weather permitting). From 10:45-11:45, we'll do our second lesson. The final 15 minutes are for clean up and check out.
+What is the camp schedule? AFTERNOON CAMP
Typically, our camps begin at 1:00pm. We spend about 15 minutes discussing the previous days activities, socializing, and checking in. From 1:15-2:15, we do a hands-on science lesson. Then, we break for time outdoors (weather permitting). From 2:45-3:45, we'll do our second lesson. The final 15 minutes are for clean up and check out.
+What is the camp schedule? ALL DAY CAMP
AM camp + lunch + PM camp = ALL DAY CAMP 12:00-1:00pm is lunch and play time at Mad Science! Unless otherwise stated, students at all locations staying for all day camp should bring a nut-free lunch.
+Can we bring a snack?
Sure! We break for snack half way through every 3 hour camp session. If campers are staying for just AM or just PM, they should bring* 1 snack. If they are staying all day, they should bring 2 snacks (and a lunch!) *Popcorn and lemonade snack provided at all our lab in Millvale only. Please do not send nut-based products to any camp locations.
+What's the difference between a flash camp and summer camp?
While both programs are typically about 3 hours long, a flash camp is one day only, while our summer camps are typically over the course of 5 days.
+READY TO REGISTER FOR A SUMMER CAMP?
Happy Customers
Here's what parents have to say about our camps!
Both of our boys did Mad Science summer camps when they were younger, and loved the experience! It was a very fun and interactive experience for them. And counselor Beth Morrell is the best!!!
Jennifer
Raleigh, NC
My son attended the Earth, Space & Beyond Mad Science Camp last summer and absolutely loved it! The hours were convenient for our family, and the location was close by for us. We're sending him again to a Mad Science camp this upcoming summer. These are well run camps, in our experience, and I recommend them for people looking for a fun, science-based camp experience.
Karla
Silver Spring, MD
My son participated in a true "camp" with horses, swimming, fishing and hiking and he was MORE excited about this camp than anything else he's done all summer. Great job on your end!