Mad Science of Maine, part of the national Mad Science franchise, runs hands-on STEM summer camps for children ages 6–12 out of Portland with locations across Maine and southern New Hampshire. Campers rotate through eight camp themes exploring chemistry, physics, biology and engineering through activities like building rockets and creating chemical reactions.
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★★★★★Jennifer ScipioneHighly recommend! We hired Mad Science of Maine for our 7 year old's birthday party and despite weather-related issues and a few mishaps with supplies, etc., the instructor worked with what they had and made sure the kids were still entertained. Everyone was kind and easy to work with, booking was very seamless and the instructor showed up on time and was also very easy to work with, knowledgeable and fun-natured. Will definitely book again in the future!
★★★★★Brittany NixonMy daughter loved this camp! She made friends on the first day and came home so proud of the shelter she built that could withstand water, wind and an earthquake to keep her sponge man safe. She loved every activity and experience/challenge. As a working parent I also appreciated the after care option. HIGHLY recommend this camp. My daughter wanted to keep going all summer!
★★★★★Julie YorkMy son (7), who has a hard time with day programs and new things, begged me from day 1 of day camp to go back for more days this week. He can have a hard time making new friends and after the first day he said every child there was his new friend. I'm excited this is an option for families in Maine, and thankful they have day programming options for "off" school days this year. Their building in South Portland is super easy to get to.
★★★★★Melanie ThomasWow! I signed my 10 year old son up for Mad Science Camp! It's his first time attending this camp! He's my smart, shy and quiet kiddo and this camp has allowed him to shine so much this week that I signed him up for next week's camp session as well. He's participating, engaging, making friends, smiling and having a great time! The staff are amazing and this is a fun camp where they learn, make awesome things and do some really cool stuff! I'm so impressed! Thanks Mad Science for this amazing camp! We are loving it!
★★★★★Elizabeth LupienBoth of my kids have participated in several sessions of the after school program at their school. They have enjoyed all the activities and always come home with some new knowledge to share at the dinner table. My daughter enjoyed it so much that she chose to have her birthday party at the Mad Science building. It was a super easy birthday party. All I did was bring the cake she wanted - they did the rest! Highly recommend!