Mad Science of Western New England

Mad Science of Western New England offers hands-on science programs for children. Activities include electricity, magnetism, optics, biology, engineering, physics, chemistry, rockets, robots, invention, science experiments, rocket launches, hovercraft rides, cotton candy making, and take-home toys or home activities in some offerings.

Programs

• After-School Programs — Designed for kids ages 5-12. · 1-hour class per week for 6, 8, 10 or 12 weeks; offered on-site or virtually/live, interactive. · Hands-on science programs themed around a particular area of science; topics include electricity, magnetism, optics, biology, engineering, physics, chemistry, and more.
• Workshops — Designed for kids ages 4-12. · 30-minute preschool sessions and 60-minute elementary-school sessions; single sessions or a series. · Curriculum-correlated, hands-on preschool and elementary-level workshops for schools, libraries, camps, community centers, scouts, and other group settings.
• Summer and School Vacation Programs — For kids. · Half-day and full-day programs; summer or school vacation programs. · Summer activity weeks with hands-on programs and topics including rockets, robots, chemistry, invention and more.
• Birthday Parties — For kids. · On-site interactive parties with science experiments, rocket launches, hovercraft rides, cotton candy making, and goody bags.
• Special Events - Shows and Discovery Stations — For kids. · Stage shows and interactive discovery centers for group events.
• Special Events & Assemblies — For students. · On-site, in-school, and community science shows and fun stations for school events and science nights.

At a glance

• Ages: 4–12 years old
• General schedule: After-school programs are 1 hour per week for 6, 8, 10, or 12 weeks. Workshops are 30-minute preschool sessions or 60-minute elementary-school sessions. Summer and school vacation programs include half-day and full-day programs.

About the provider

For over 30 years, Mad Science has provided innovative, hands-on children's science programs to communities. Its mission is fostering a love for science, technology, engineering and math at a young age to give children confidence to excel in these fields.

After-school programs are available on-site when permitted or virtually/online in a live, interactive format. Workshops are ideal for schools, libraries, summer camps, community centers, and scouts. Many workshops are curriculum correlated to state standards.

What families say

“Mad Science is a terrific program for today’s students. Our students have enjoyed the hands-on and challenging experiences that foster creative and higher-level thinking and problem-solving. Our school has appreciated the attention to detail as they use our facilities. Thanks to all at Mad Science!!!” — Linda, Principal Dallas, TX

“Program was excellent! Children became very aware that science is not just fancy demonstrations utilizing complicated equipment. Science is everywhere - what a great motivator!” — Barbara West New Jersey, NJ

“Our parents and children loved the lunch time program. It was easy for us to implement...virtually hands free. We will have you back again and again.” — Jacqueline Toronto, ON

Last updated September 2, 2026.