Mad Science of Northeast Ohio

Mad Science of Northeast Ohio offers hands-on science activities that include aeronautics, robotics, chemistry, engineering, rocket science, and ecosystems. Children take part in hour long hands on experiments guided by a real Mad Scientist, such as chemical reaction experiments, exploring inertia, working with mystery substances that change from solid to liquid in seconds, and creating a green glowing liquid. Program options also feature rocket launches, hovercraft rides, cotton candy making, messages written in secret code, and autonomous robots.

• Ages: 5–12 years old
• Schedule: Call hours Monday–Friday, 9:00am–4:00pm

Mad Science of Northeast Ohio offers after-school programs, birthday parties, workshops, special events, and summer camps, with after school programs running as one hour programs. Each day of summer science camps is described as jam packed with hands-on activities, and workshops consist of hour long hands on experiments guided by a real Mad Scientist. Mad Science parties provide high-energy, interactive shows that travel to families, include ready-to-go goody bags loaded with multiple science-themed toys, are described as mess-free and hassle-free, and come with a satisfaction guarantee. Special events include educational and exciting science shows and hands-on exploration stations, and the organization also offers a science field trip that comes directly to participants. Each child in the after-school programs receives a Mad Science branded take home product every week that ties in to that week's topic, and after-school programs cover science topics in a hands-on way to help children grasp foundational scientific concepts without them even knowing that they're learning.

Mad Science was founded in 1985 in Montreal, Canada, by two brothers, Ariel and Ron Shlien, and has been in business for over 30 years. Its stated mission is to inspire children through science, sparking lifelong imagination and curiosity. Mad Science of Northeast Ohio is described as a leading science enrichment provider, and Mad Science is now a global enrichment company with over 150 locations in more than 20 countries that brings the love of science in a unique, hands-on way to millions of children every year, with a vision that every year, 5 million children experience Mad Science.

Last updated June 30, 2026.