Mad Science of Northern Illinois After-School & Camp Programs
Mad Science of Northern Illinois, 600 Northgate Parkway, Suite A, Wheeling, IL 60090
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Mad Science of Northern Illinois After-School & Camp Programs offers hands-on science activities such as chemistry experiments, physics experiments, rocket engineering, and chemical reaction experiments. Program options include after-school classes, summer and vacation camps, birthday parties, interactive workshops, special event shows and assemblies, and virtual and in-person formats. Activities across these programs feature rocket launches, hovercraft rides, cotton candy making, exploration of electricity, magnetism, optics, biology, 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.
• Ages: 3–11 years old
Mad Science of Northern Illinois states that its mission is to inspire children through science, sparking lifelong imagination and curiosity. Each after-school class includes an educational take-home item. After-school programs are hands-on and cover topics such as electricity, magnetism, optics, and biology. Summer and vacation camps include activities such as green glowing liquids, strange flying objects, secret code messages, autonomous robots, and mystery substances that quickly change from solid to liquid. Birthday parties include chemical reaction experiments, rocket launches, hovercraft rides, cotton candy making, and ready-to-go goody bags with multiple science-themed toys. Special event shows and assemblies are described as spectacular science-themed performances, and special events can include stage shows and fun stations that are described as hassle-free, adaptable, and action-packed.
Mad Science was founded in 1985 in Montreal, Canada, by Ariel Shlien and Ron Shlien. Mad Science of Northern Illinois is described as a leading science enrichment provider and is part of a global enrichment company with over 150 locations in more than 20 countries and over 30 years in business. Mad Science of Northern Illinois delivers hands-on science experiences for children through after-school programs, birthday parties, workshops, special events, and summer camps.
Last updated May 27, 2026.
• Ages: 3–11 years old
Mad Science of Northern Illinois states that its mission is to inspire children through science, sparking lifelong imagination and curiosity. Each after-school class includes an educational take-home item. After-school programs are hands-on and cover topics such as electricity, magnetism, optics, and biology. Summer and vacation camps include activities such as green glowing liquids, strange flying objects, secret code messages, autonomous robots, and mystery substances that quickly change from solid to liquid. Birthday parties include chemical reaction experiments, rocket launches, hovercraft rides, cotton candy making, and ready-to-go goody bags with multiple science-themed toys. Special event shows and assemblies are described as spectacular science-themed performances, and special events can include stage shows and fun stations that are described as hassle-free, adaptable, and action-packed.
Mad Science was founded in 1985 in Montreal, Canada, by Ariel Shlien and Ron Shlien. Mad Science of Northern Illinois is described as a leading science enrichment provider and is part of a global enrichment company with over 150 locations in more than 20 countries and over 30 years in business. Mad Science of Northern Illinois delivers hands-on science experiences for children through after-school programs, birthday parties, workshops, special events, and summer camps.
Last updated May 27, 2026.
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