Mad Science of The Bay Area

Mad Science of The Bay Area offers after-school programs, summer camps, preschool programs, birthday parties, workshops, special events, in-school programs, assemblies and shows, in-class field trips and workshops, science nights and fun-stations, and programs for organizations, corporates, and day cares. After-school programs run 1 hour per week for 8 weeks, with preschool programs running 45 minutes per week for 8 weeks, and sessions can be customized to 6-12 weeks. Summer camps have full-day and half-day options, with new topics and activities every day, and include take-home kits every day. After-school programs include educational science-themed take-home toys every class.

Programs

• After-School Programs — 3-12 · 1 hour per week for 8 weeks; preschool programs are 45 mins per week for 8 weeks; sessions can be customized to 6-12 weeks
• Summer Camps — 3-12 · Full-day and half-day options available; new topics and activities every day
• Birthday Parties
• Workshops
• Special Events
• In-School Programs
• Assemblies & Shows
• In-class Field Trips & Workshops
• Science Nights & Fun-stations
• Programs for Organizations, Corporates, Day Cares
• Preschool Programs — 3-5

At a glance

• Ages: 3–12 years old

About the provider

Mad Science of The Bay Area was founded in 1985 and has over 30 years in business, over 150 locations, and over 20 countries. Its mission is to inspire children through science, sparking lifelong imagination and curiosity.

What families say

“When I pick up my son from school on Fridays, his energy is different from any other day. Instead of the usual response to my questioning of his day's experience - "it was fine"- I hear an enthusiastic stream of science facts and stories of experiments. When we get home, he demonstrates what he's done with the kits Mad Science gives him to take home. Thank You Mad Science!!” — Tea Boca Raton, FL

“Our son loves science! I am a high school science teacher and love that you give these opportunities for young kids! :)” — Stacy Rancho Cordova, CA

“My son has attended the Mad Science after-school programs every year starting from Kindergarten! We love how excited he has been after each class to tell us about the cool things his Mad Scientist did! We can't wait to do it again this year!” — Jamie Greensboro, NC

Last updated September 17, 2026.