Mad Science of Detroit

Mad Science of Detroit offers after-school programs with hands-on science topics such as electricity, magnetism, optics, biology, engineering, physics, and chemistry. It also offers summer and vacation camps with interactive, hands-on science activities, along with birthday parties that include experiments, rocket launches, cotton candy making, and Goody Bags.

Programs

• After-School Programs — Designed for kids ages 5-12; also stated as serving children in pre-kindergarten through grade 5 · 1 hour per week for multiple weeks; typically held onsite at your school; standard program is 1 hour and typically lasts 4 or 8 weeks; can accommodate 4 to 12 weeks · Hands-on science programs covering topics such as electricity, magnetism, optics, biology, engineering, physics, chemistry, and more; includes educational science-themed take-home after every class.
• Summer and Vacation Camps — Designed for kids ages 3-12 · Interactive, hands-on science programs for summer and no-school-day camp experiences.
• Birthday Parties — Science-themed birthday party experiences with experiments, rocket launches, cotton candy making, and Goody Bags.
• Workshops — Educational and fun science workshops for kids that reinforce concepts taught in class; curriculum correlated to state and provincial standards.
• Special Events — Educational and entertaining science shows and fun stations for school nights, library programs, company parties, community center events, and more.
• Girl Scout Badge Workshops — Hands-on science activities to earn Science and STEM Badges.
• Programs for Organizations — Science camp programs for communities.
• In-School Programs — Hands-on science programs brought into schools.
• Kids' Night Out — Listed as a program offering.

At a glance

• Ages: 3–12 years old

About the provider

Mad Science of Detroit was founded in 1985 in Montreal, Canada. Its mission is to inspire children through science, sparking lifelong imagination and curiosity. The organization is described as a leading science enrichment provider with over 150 locations in over 20 countries and over 30 years in business.

What families say

“Our son loves science! I am a high school science teacher and love that you give these opportunities for young kids! :)” — Stacy Rancho Cordova, CA

“When I pick up my son from school on Fridays, his energy is different from any other day. Instead of the usual response to my questioning of his day's experience - "it was fine"- I hear an enthusiastic stream of science facts and stories of experiments. When we get home, he demonstrates what he's done with the kits Mad Science gives him to take home. Thank You Mad Science!!” — Tea Boca Raton, FL

“My son has attended the Mad Science after-school programs every year starting from Kindergarten! We love how excited he has been after each class to tell us about the cool things his Mad Scientist did! We can't wait to do it again this year!” — Jamie Greensboro, NC

Last updated October 25, 2026.