Mad Science - Half Day
The City of Sugar Land Parks and Recreation Department offers Mad Science half-day camps focusing on STEM activities for children aged 6-12 at the Clyde & Na...
▌ Editor's read The provided website is for the City of Sugar Land Parks and Recreation Department, which lists various youth camps, including 'Mad Science - Half Day.' This camp is described as a half-day program for children aged 6-12, focusing on STEM activities. The camp is held at the Clyde & Nancy Jacks Community Center. The City of Sugar Land Parks and Recreation Department is the owner/operator, indicating a municipal parks and recreation program. There is no specific information about ACA accreditation, staff ratios, or background check policies on the provided page. Google reviews for 'Mad Science of Houston' (which likely operates the program) show a 4.6-star rating from over 100 reviews, with parents generally praising the engaging and educational activities for children. The website does not list specific social media handles for the camp itself, but rather for the City of Sugar Land Parks and Recreation.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Mad Science - Half Day 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
Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM or 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Address: 3232 Austin Pkwy, Sugar Land, TX 77479
- Phone: (281) 275-2885
- Cost notes: USD. Resident price.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Mad Science - Half Day
- What ages does Mad Science - Half Day accept?
- Mad Science - Half Day is open to children ages 5–12. 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 - Half Day cost?
- Mad Science - Half Day publishes $215/week for the standard session. That sits close to the $225 median for stem camps in Sugar Land. USD. Resident price. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Mad Science - Half Day's hours?
- Mad Science - Half Day runs 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM or 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 - Half Day?
- Mad Science - Half Day 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 - Half Day provide lunch?
- Mad Science - Half Day 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.
- How does Mad Science - Half Day compare to other stem camps in Sugar Land?
- Mad Science - Half Day is one of 12 stem camps in Sugar Land that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Mad Science - Half Day 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.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Mad Science - Half Day.
- Atomic Adventures - Full Day · Clyde & Nancy Jacks Community Center · Ages 6–12 · $295/week
- Atomic Adventures - Half Day · Clyde & Nancy Jacks Community Center · Ages 6–12 · $225/week
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- City of Sugar Land All Sorts of Sports Camp - Half Day · Imperial Park Recreation Center · Ages 6–12 · $152/week
- Engineering for Kids - Afternoon · Eldridge Park Community Center · Ages 7–14 · $200/week
- Engineering for Kids - Morning · Eldridge Park Community Center · Ages 7–14 · $200/week
- IdeaLab Kids - Full Day · Clyde & Nancy Jacks Community Center · Ages 5–12 · $340/week
- IdeaLab Kids - Half Day · Clyde & Nancy Jacks Community Center · Ages 5–12 · $196/week