Mad Science of San Diego

Mad Science of San Diego offers hands-on science activities that include chemical reaction experiments, rocket launches, and cotton candy making. Mad Science Camps focus on discovery and exploration of scientific principles, and campers create a variety of take-home projects while exploring how science affects the world around them. Mad Science of San Diego delivers these hands-on science experiences for children through after-school programs, birthday parties, workshops, special events, and summer camps.

• Ages: 5–12 years old

Mad Science was founded in 1985 in Montreal, Canada. Mad Science has been in business for over 30 years and has focused on designing and testing experiments and activities that resonate with kids for over 30 years. Mad Science is now a global enrichment company that brings science in a hands-on way to millions of children every year and is present in over 150 locations in over 20 countries. The stated mission is to inspire children through science, sparking lifelong imagination and curiosity. Mad Science of San Diego is described as a leading science enrichment provider, and its programs are described as as entertaining as they are educational.

Last updated July 8, 2026.