Mad Science of Pittsburgh

Mad Science of Pittsburgh offers summer camps with topics such as Forces and Flight, Fizz Boom Bang, STEM Odyssey, Red Hot Robots, Eureka! The Inventors Camp, and Brixology. It also offers after-school programs with topics including Crazy Chemworks, Brixology, NASA: The Academy of Future Space Explorers, Red Hot Robots, and STEM Odyssey, along with preschool programs, workshops, live science shows, and birthday parties with chemical reaction experiments, rocket launches, hovercraft rides, and cotton candy making.

Programs

• Summer Camps — Designed for rising 1-6th graders · Typically over the course of 5 days; morning camp typically begins at 9:00am; afternoon camp typically begins at 1:00pm; all day camp includes 12:00-1:00pm lunch and play time · Week-long programs and one-day "flash" camp experiences. Camp topics include Forces and Flight, Fizz Boom Bang, STEM Odyssey, Red Hot Robots, Eureka! The Inventors Camp, and Brixology.
• After-School Programs — Designed for children in grades K-5; also stated as ages 5-12 · 1 hour per week for up to 8 weeks; standard program is held immediately after school; can accommodate 4 to 12 weeks · Programs available virtually and in-person. Topics include Crazy Chemworks, Brixology, NASA: The Academy of Future Space Explorers, Red Hot Robots, and STEM Odyssey.
• Preschool Programs — Ages 3-5
• Workshops — School-aged groups, preschoolers, and scouts · 30-60 minutes · More than 70 unique workshop topics.
• Live Science Shows — School, library, or organization audiences · Virtual show available.
• Birthday Parties — Children · Chemical reaction experiments, rocket launches, hovercraft rides, cotton candy making, and ready-to-go Goody Bags.

At a glance

• Ages: 3–12 years old

About the provider

Mad Science of Pittsburgh was founded in 1985 in Montreal, Canada and has been in business for over 35 years. The organization says its mission is to inspire children through science, sparking lifelong imagination and curiosity. It is described as a leading science enrichment provider with over 150 locations in over 20 countries, and it brings clubs, workshops, camps, and more to children in Western Pennsylvania while working with over a hundred local schools and organizations to bring hands-on science directly to students after school.

After-school programs require a minimum of 10 students and maximum of 20 students per class. Payment is required at registration. Refunds are made if a child withdraws prior to the second week of the program; withdrawal after the second week is not subject to a refund. Classes missed by the child are not refunded. If the minimum is not met, money will be refunded. For camps, if staying for both AM and PM, pack a lunch. Please do not send nut-based products to any camp locations.

What families say

“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

“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

Last updated October 23, 2026.