Mad Science offers innovative, hands-on science programs that are both entertaining and educational, designed to make learning science a thrilling adventure.
Mad Science of West Orange County Summer Camp offers unique, hands-on science experiences designed to spark curiosity and a love for science in children. Campers engage in interactive experiments, demonstrations, and activities covering various scientific fields. Programs like "Crazy Chemworks" allow junior scientists to explore acids and bases, create slime, and examine crystallization, even taking home their own chemistry set. In "Robots 101," children learn about robotics, circuitry, and sensors, building their own working robot to take home. The "Secret Agent Lab" camp sharpens spy skills through forensic science, decoding messages, gathering evidence, and cracking security systems, with campers making spy-themed take-home projects. "NASA Jr. Astronauts" and "Galaxy Defenders" camps involve building model rockets, learning about rocketry, and participating in rocket launches. These camps aim to foster foundational scientific understanding through engaging and entertaining activities, encouraging critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
A typical day at camp includes a combination of science discovery, themed games, and physical activity, with new topics and activities introduced daily.
The camp is best for elementary school-aged children (ages 5-12) who are curious and enjoy hands-on learning and interactive experiments.
3501 W. Moore Avenue, Suite J, Santa Ana, CA 92704
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