Mad Science of St. Louis Summer Camp

Give your child a summer full of discovery, creativity, and hands-on fun at Mad Science of St. Louis Summer Camps! Offered at 13 convenient locations across the St. Louis area, our week-long camps are designed for curious kids ages 5–11 who love to ask questions, experiment, and explore how the world works.

Campers launch rockets into the sky, investigate the mysteries of Earth and space, explore the gross (and fascinating!) side of science, or crack codes like real secret agents. Whether your child is building robots, designing space-age solutions, or coding games that get them moving, every day is packed with discovery and confidence-building fun.

Our exciting 2026 camp themes include:

  • Earth and Space Investigators – Explore the sky above and the Earth below through hands-on investigations.
  • Super Gross Science – Dig into the slimy, gassy, and shocking side of science kids love.
  • Mad Science Rocketry Camp – Design, build, and launch rockets while exploring physics and flight.
  • The Nuts and Bolts of Robots – Discover how gears, circuits, and sensors bring robots to life.
  • AstroInnovators – Become a space engineer and tackle challenges inspired by real space missions.
  • NEW: Run, Jump, Code – Campers create the code that powers their own real-life games, then run, jump, and play the games they coded.
  • Secret Agent Lab – Uncover the science behind spies, forensics, and detective work.

Spots fill quickly, so don’t wait. Register today for an unforgettable summer of science, creativity, and fun!

Click here for easy online registration!

 

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