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Mad Science Summer Camp: Ancient Explorers

Martha Riley Community Library · $211/week

Mad Science Summer Camp: Ancient Explorers offers a day camp experience in Roseville, CA, focusing on STEM activities with an ancient civilization theme for ...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads to a registration page for 'Mad Science Summer Camp: Ancient Explorers' through the City of Roseville's Parks and Recreation department. This indicates the camp is a day camp program run by a municipal entity, specifically the City of Roseville. The camp is described as an 'Ancient Explorers' themed program where children become 'junior paleontologists and archaeologists,' exploring ancient civilizations, engineering, and paleontology. It is designed for ages 6-12, runs from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and costs $211 for residents. There is no mention of ACA accreditation, state licensing, or specific staff-to-camper ratios on the registration page. The City of Roseville Parks and Recreation department generally has a positive reputation for community programs, though specific Google reviews for this particular Mad Science camp were not readily available. The program is provided by 'Mad Science,' a known entity for STEM education, suggesting a structured and educational curriculum.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

Mad Science Summer Camp: Ancient Explorers 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
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 6–12
  • Hours: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Address: 1501 Pleasant Grove Blvd, Roseville, CA 95747
  • Cost notes: USD. Resident pricing. Non-resident price is $221. $20 Material Fee due at first class.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Mad Science Summer Camp: Ancient Explorers

What ages does Mad Science Summer Camp: Ancient Explorers accept?
Mad Science Summer Camp: Ancient Explorers is open to children ages 6–12. 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 Summer Camp: Ancient Explorers cost?
Mad Science Summer Camp: Ancient Explorers publishes $211/week for the standard session. USD. Resident pricing. Non-resident price is $221. $20 Material Fee due at first class. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Mad Science Summer Camp: Ancient Explorers's hours?
Mad Science Summer Camp: Ancient Explorers runs 1:00 PM - 4:00 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 Summer Camp: Ancient Explorers?
Mad Science Summer Camp: Ancient Explorers is operated by the local parks department. 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 Summer Camp: Ancient Explorers provide lunch?
Mad Science Summer Camp: Ancient Explorers 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.

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