Mad Science
Mad Science offers engaging, hands-on science camps for children, focusing on interactive experiments and educational fun across various STEM topics.
▌ Editor's read Mad Science operates as a franchise model, offering science-themed day camps across numerous locations. The website emphasizes hands-on activities and engaging experiments for children. While the site details various camp themes and locations, it does not provide information regarding ACA accreditation, staff-to-camper ratios, or specific background check policies for instructors. The 'About Us' section does not list a founder or specific years of operation, though the brand has a long-standing presence. The camp is clearly for-profit, given its franchise structure and business model.
Who thrives here Ages 4–12
Mad Science fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given stem program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 4–12
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 2000 Peel St, Suite 1000, Montreal, QC H3A 2W5, Canada
- Phone: (514) 344-6666
- Cost notes: USD.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Mad Science
- What ages does Mad Science accept?
- Mad Science is open to children ages 4–12. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Mad Science cost?
- Mad Science publishes $300/week for the standard session. USD. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Mad Science's hours?
- Mad Science runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Mad Science?
- Mad Science is operated by a private business. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Mad Science provide lunch?
- Mad Science does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Mad Science with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- STEM summer camps guide · Compare projects, staff fit, and age-readiness signals.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
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