Mad Science of The Bay Area

Mad Science of The Bay Area offers hands-on science programs that include after-school programs, summer camps, preschool programs, birthday parties, in-school programs, assemblies and shows, in-class field trips and workshops, science nights, and interactive science fun stations. Children take part in activities such as chemical reaction experiments, rocket launches, hovercraft rides, cotton candy making, and working with green glowing liquids, strange objects flying through the air, messages written in secret code, autonomous robots, and mystery substances that change from solid to liquid in seconds. The program also provides ready-to-go goody bags loaded with multiple science-themed toys.

• Ages: 3–12 years old

Mad Science of The Bay Area offers shows, stage shows, workshops, science workshops, interactive science fun stations, and programs for organizations, corporates, and day cares. Its hands-on science programs cover different science topics including electricity, magnetism, optics, biology, and more, and all workshops are curriculum correlated to California state and provincial standards. Mad Science was founded in 1985 in Montreal, Canada, by two brothers, Ariel and Ron Shlien, and has been in business for over 30 years. Mad Science is now a global enrichment company with over 150 locations in over 20 countries that brings science in a unique, hands-on way to millions of children every year. The stated mission is to inspire children through science, sparking lifelong imagination and curiosity, and Mad Science of The Bay Area is described as a leading science enrichment provider.

Last updated March 31, 2026.