Mad Science of Greater Salt Lake, part of the national Mad Science franchise, runs hands-on science summer camps for children in kindergarten through 6th grade (ages roughly 5-12). Themed weeks such as Secret Agent Lab, Anatomy Academy, and Crazy Chemworks cover chemistry, physics, and engineering through experiments and activities. Camps run at least three hours a day, with morning (9am-noon) and full-day (9am-4pm) options at sites across the Salt Lake area.
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We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact Mad Science of Salt Lake directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★Brittany HansenOH MY GOSH!! We hired Mad Science to do a birthday party for my 8 yr old son. I was stressing because ten 8 yr olds running around is A LOT. However, Laurie (Or lighting as her mad science name is to the kids) was PHENOMENAL!! She was able to keep the kids entertained and handle the rowdy and ridiculous questions that the 8 yr olds had. It was seriously so much fun and she was so entertaining. She was at my house promptly and ready to go. I totally recommend MAD SCIENCE to everyone! It was well worth every penny and the kids had a blast!! Hopefully my title as cool mom will last for at least a week because of this!! Thanks Lightning!!
★★★★★Steph OGreat value! The kids are given a take home version of the gizmos they are learning about each week. Customer service is great. The instructors have been nothing but pleasant and helpful. Amazing program!! So glad it is offered at my child's school.
★★★★★Linda BurtchThis program is a great after school supplement to our child's academic experience. She is excited to attend both sessions that her school offers throughout the year, and is learning a lot of exciting content. The instructors are great, and this program gets kids excited about science!
★★★★★Kiersten ThomsonWe love mad science!! My sons had the best experience in their after school program at his charter school ignite. They have also been a part of two of our school events and have been fantastic each time. On-time, interactive, fun, and professional. Highly recommend
★★Andy LovelessMy kids and I were so disappointed once they started the mad science classes. The flyers make it seem like they will be doing experiments and hands on learning, but literally all they do is lecture, do a short demonstration and give the kids some cheap toy to take home, usually with no explanation of how it relates or what to do with it. We paid 80 dollars per kid for that! My 12 year old hates it and my 8 year old, who loves science, thinks it's so boring. A bunch of kids from our school just stopped going because they think it's so boring.