Welcome to Mad Science of Vancouver Island
Fostering a love for science, technology, engineering and math at a young age will give children the confidence they need to excel in these fields. For over 30 years, Mad Science has focused on designing and testing experiments and activities that resonate with kids, allowing us to provide innovative, hands-on children's science programs to our communities.
Now, our programs are modified to satisfy the provincial health and safety recommendations.
Check out our NEW Backyard Camps!
Private science camp that comes to you! Give your child and their friends in their social bubble an experience they won't forget!
Our programs and parties are filled with amazing science. Use our party form to reserve your Backyard Camp.
Science in a Bag
Get ready to have fun at home with guided science activities for your budding scientist. Our science in a bag provides all the necessary supplies to build three science projects guided by our Mad Scientist.
These are fun asynchronous science lessons customized and recorded for your child - from the comfort of your home at the time that suits you.
Become Mad Scientist
Do you love science? Do you love working with children? Join our group of dedicated Mad Scientists. We offer part-time opportunities that will add fun to your life and a unique skill set to your resume. Science is for everyone; you can have the best job on the planet filled with hands-on exploration, learning and fun.
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Birthday Parties
We’re here to make sure that your child’s birthday is everything they’ve dreamed of! Our chemical reaction experiments, rocket launches, hovercraft rides, cotton candy making, and ready-to-go Goody Bags, loaded with multiple science-themed toys, are sure to make their day extra special!
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After-School Programs
Our after-school programs are as fun as they are educational. Our hands-on science programs cover different science topics including electricity, magnetism, optics, biology and more. They are a perfect break between school and homework!
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Science Camps
Green glowing liquids, strange objects flying through the air, messages written in secret code, autonomous robots, mystery substances that change from solid to liquid in seconds. Is this another planet? No, it's a Mad Science camp!
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In-School Programs
Special Events & Assemblies
Say goodbye to boring school assemblies and events! Grab your students' attention while providing your entire school with educational and entertaining science shows and fun stations. Perfect for your science nights!
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After-School Programs
Amaze your students with a Mad Science after-school program. Our interactive programs cover science topics in a hands-on way, that is sure to get every child’s attention, and help them grasp foundational scientific concepts without them even knowing that they're learning.
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Workshops
Would you like to enhance your science curriculum? Mad Science offers educational and fun science workshops for kids that reinforce concepts taught in class! All workshops are curriculum correlated to state and provincial standards!
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Summer and Vacation Camps
Foster a love for science in your community! Our interactive, engaging camp programs allow kids to explore the different fields of science in a hands-on, fun way!
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Special Events
Our stage shows and fun stations will captivate all your guests on any occasion. Our children's events are hassle-free, adaptable, and action-packed! They are perfect for library programs, company parties, community center events, and much more!
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