Mad Science of Sacramento Valley

Mad Science of Sacramento Valley offers after-school programs with hands-on science topics such as electricity, magnetism, optics, and biology, and each class includes a science-themed take-home toy. It also offers camps with science discovery, outdoor games, physical activity, new topics and activities every day, and trained Mad Scientists, plus assemblies and shows, in-class field trips and workshops, science nights and booths, and birthday parties with chemical reactions, rocket launches, and slime.

Programs

• After School Programs — Designed for kids ages 5-12 · 1 hour, once a week after school; 6-8 week programs · Hands-on science programs with themed topics such as electricity, magnetism, optics, biology, and more; include a science-themed take-home toy after every class.
• Camps — Designed for kids ages 6-12 · Half-day sessions (morning or afternoon); full-day option by combining both · Science camps with science discovery, outdoor games, physical activity, new topics and activities every day, and trained Mad Scientists.
• Assemblies & Shows — High-energy science stage shows for school events, single classrooms, grades, or the entire school.
• In-Class Field Trips & Workshops — Educational science workshops for kids that reinforce concepts taught in class and are curriculum correlated to state and NGSS standards.
• Science Nights & Booths — Interactive science booths for school events, with an optional stage show.
• Birthday Parties — Science birthday parties with chemical reactions, rocket launches, slime, and more.

At a glance

• Ages: 5–12 years old
• General schedule: After-school programs: 1 hour, once a week after school, 6-8 week programs. Camps: half-day sessions (morning or afternoon), with option to combine both for a full-day experience.

About the provider

Mad Science of Sacramento Valley was founded in 1985 and has been in business for over 30 years. Its mission is to inspire children through science, sparking lifelong imagination and curiosity. It is listed as a leading children’s science enrichment provider with over 150 locations in more than 20 countries.

Last updated September 7, 2026.