Mad Science camps offer hands-on discovery and exploration, allowing children to touch, see, hear, and smell what science is really all about.
Mad Science of DC-MD-VA offers engaging, hands-on summer camps where children explore scientific principles through exciting experiments and activities. Campers delve into various scientific fields, including chemistry, physics, engineering, and space exploration. Activities include building robots, launching rockets, creating chemical reactions, and designing contraptions. Through these interactive experiences, children develop critical thinking skills, foster a deeper understanding of scientific concepts, and gain a lasting sense of curiosity and discovery. Many camps also include take-home projects, allowing children to continue their scientific exploration beyond the camp day.
A typical day involves a combination of in-class discovery and exploration, outdoor games and physical activities, and hands-on applications of scientific principles.
This camp is best for curious children entering 1st-5th grade who enjoy hands-on experiments and want to explore various scientific concepts in a fun and interactive environment.
Multiple Locations (throughout NoVA)
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