Mad Science of San Diego

Mad Science of San Diego offers after-school programs with educational science-themed take-home projects every class. It also offers summer and seasonal camps with science discovery, outdoor games, and physical activity, plus birthday parties with experiments, rocket launches, cotton candy making, and goody bags. The program also includes in-school programs with special events, assemblies, shows, and fun stations, and in-class workshops that are curriculum correlated to national and state standards.

Programs

• After-School Programs — Designed for kids ages 5-12 · 1 day per week for 1 hour, typically 4 to 8 weeks
• Summer and Seasonal Camps — Designed for kids ages 5.5-11 · Half-day camp experiences with science discovery, outdoor games, and physical activity. New topics and activities every day.
• Birthday Parties — Science-themed birthday parties with experiments, rocket launches, cotton candy making, and goody bags.
• In-School Programs — School programs including special events, assemblies, shows, and fun stations.
• In-Class Workshops — Educational science workshops for kids that reinforce concepts taught in class and are curriculum correlated to national and state standards.

At a glance

• Ages: 5–12 years old
• General schedule: After-school programs: 1 day per week for 1 hour, typically 4 to 8 weeks. Camps: half-day camp experiences.

About the provider

Mad Science of San Diego 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. The organization is described as a leading science enrichment provider and a world leading science provider, with over 150 locations in over 20 countries.

Last updated October 9, 2026.