Mad Science of The Bay Area

Mad Science of The Bay Area offers hands-on science programs that include after-school programs, summer camps, birthday parties, workshops, and special events. Children take part in activities such as chemical reaction experiments, rocket launches, hovercraft rides, cotton candy making, and hands-on projects covering electricity, magnetism, optics, biology, and more. The program also provides educational and entertaining science shows, interactive fun stations, and in-class field trips and workshops, including options for preschools, schools, organizations, corporations, day cares, and science nights.

Mad Science of The Bay Area states that its mission is to inspire children through science, sparking lifelong imagination and curiosity. 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 more than 20 countries and brings hands-on science experiences to millions of children every year. All workshops are curriculum correlated to California state and provincial standards, and the organization describes itself as a leading science enrichment provider whose children’s events are hassle-free, adaptable, and action-packed.

Last updated June 29, 2026.