Mad Science of Washington, DC
Mad Science of Washington, DC, 12065 Tech Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20904
About
Mad Science of Washington offers after-school programs, summer camps, birthday parties, workshops, in-class workshops, preschool programs, Pre-K shows, assemblies and shows, stage shows, STEM nights and booths, special events, and interactive fun stations. Children take part in hands-on experiments, and workshops offer 35 to 60 minutes of interactive, hands-on learning. Mad Science Camps include hands-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.
• Ages: 2–12 years old
• Schedule: Workshops offer 35 to 60 minutes of interactive, hands-on learning
Mad Science of Washington was opened in 1995 by a husband-wife team of two Montgomery County Public School teachers. The staff of Mad Science has deep roots in the DC area. The stated mission is to inspire children through science, sparking lifelong imagination and curiosity. Mad Science of Washington is described as a leading science enrichment provider that delivers unique, hands-on science experiences for children, and many workshops are tailored to meet curriculum standards. The program averages approximately 150 workshops per month, runs over 350 after-school enrichment classes per year, runs 250 assemblies per year, runs over 700 birthday parties per year, and runs the region's largest science-based summer camp program, serving over 1500 kids each summer. All workshops align with Maryland, Virginia, and DC standards, and Pre-K shows bring excitement to students as young as 2 with color-changing reactions and bubbling potions. Mad Science After School Programs are described as fun, hands-on, and educational. In 2020, Mad Science of Washington was selected as Washington Parent Magazine's WINNER in the category of STEM Summer Camps & Programs, and Mad Science was voted Best Party Entertainer by parents across DC, Maryland, and Virginia in Washington Parent Magazine. Mad Science is described as the leading children’s science enrichment provider, with over 150 locations in over 20 countries and over 30 years in business.
Last updated June 14, 2026.
• Ages: 2–12 years old
• Schedule: Workshops offer 35 to 60 minutes of interactive, hands-on learning
Mad Science of Washington was opened in 1995 by a husband-wife team of two Montgomery County Public School teachers. The staff of Mad Science has deep roots in the DC area. The stated mission is to inspire children through science, sparking lifelong imagination and curiosity. Mad Science of Washington is described as a leading science enrichment provider that delivers unique, hands-on science experiences for children, and many workshops are tailored to meet curriculum standards. The program averages approximately 150 workshops per month, runs over 350 after-school enrichment classes per year, runs 250 assemblies per year, runs over 700 birthday parties per year, and runs the region's largest science-based summer camp program, serving over 1500 kids each summer. All workshops align with Maryland, Virginia, and DC standards, and Pre-K shows bring excitement to students as young as 2 with color-changing reactions and bubbling potions. Mad Science After School Programs are described as fun, hands-on, and educational. In 2020, Mad Science of Washington was selected as Washington Parent Magazine's WINNER in the category of STEM Summer Camps & Programs, and Mad Science was voted Best Party Entertainer by parents across DC, Maryland, and Virginia in Washington Parent Magazine. Mad Science is described as the leading children’s science enrichment provider, with over 150 locations in over 20 countries and over 30 years in business.
Last updated June 14, 2026.
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