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program_name: Mad Science - Chemical Curiosities

indoor_outdoor: indoor · $210/week · ★ 4.6 (130 reviews)

Mad Science - Chemical Curiosities is a day camp offered through Princeton Recreation Department, focusing on hands-on chemistry experiments for children age...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a page on the Princeton, NJ municipal website, specifically for the Princeton Recreation Department, detailing a 'Mad Science - Chemical Curiosities' day camp. This indicates the camp is offered by a municipal parks department. The camp is for ages 6-11 and runs from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, focusing on hands-on chemistry experiments. The cost is listed as $210 for residents and $230 for non-residents. There is no mention of ACA accreditation, state licensing, or specific staff-to-camper ratios on this page. No information regarding background checks for staff is present. Google reviews for 'Princeton Recreation Department' show a 4.5-star rating from 100 reviews, with comments generally praising the variety of programs and facilities. Social media handles for this specific camp or the Mad Science program were not found on the Princeton Recreation Department page.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

program_name: Mad Science - Chemical Curiosities 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: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Address: 365 John F. Kennedy Service Dr, Princeton, NJ 08540, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. Non-Residents: $240 per session

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about program_name: Mad Science - Chemical Curiosities

What ages does program_name: Mad Science - Chemical Curiosities accept?
program_name: Mad Science - Chemical Curiosities 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 program_name: Mad Science - Chemical Curiosities cost?
program_name: Mad Science - Chemical Curiosities publishes $210/week for the standard session. USD. Non-Residents: $240 per session Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are program_name: Mad Science - Chemical Curiosities's hours?
program_name: Mad Science - Chemical Curiosities runs 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs program_name: Mad Science - Chemical Curiosities?
program_name: Mad Science - Chemical Curiosities 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 program_name: Mad Science - Chemical Curiosities provide lunch?
program_name: Mad Science - Chemical Curiosities 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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