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Mad Science Parties
Frequently Asked Questions |
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Q. How long is the presentation? |
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A. The basic party presentation is 45-60 minutes long. This includes all our awesome experiments, demonstrations plus the take-home experiment! You should allow approximately 10 - 15 minutes of additional time for each extra activity that you add to the party.
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Q. Is the party interactive? |
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A. Our parties are a mix of exciting science demonstrations and experiments. Our scientist will use volunteers for some of the experiments and some are hands-on for all the party guests. Each party includes an awesome take-home experiment!
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Q. When do you offer your parties? |
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A. We offer our parties on Saturday and Sunday in one of three time slots: 11:30 AM, 2:00 PM and 4:30 PM. Based on our availability, we maybe able to offer parties at other times or during the week.
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Q. How far in advance should I book the party? |
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A. We recommend booking 3-4 weeks in advance to get the time and day you are looking for. Last Minute? No worries, We Can Help !
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Q. Where do you hold your parties? |
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A. We come to your location. Most people do the party at their home; others will rent a space at a community center or YMCA.
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Q. When will the Mad Scientist arrive? When should the guests arrive? |
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A. The Mad Scientist will arrive 15 minutes before the start of the presentation to set up. We recommend having your guests arrive 15-30 minutes prior to the mad science portion of your party , to ensure that everyone is there in time for the presentation.
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Q. Can I tip the Mad Scientist? |
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A. Yes! We ask that if you would like to tip the Mad Scientist that you do so separately. It is always greatly appreciated.
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Q. What do I need to have available for the Mad Scientist? |
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A. Our scientist will need a room that can be dimmed or darkened, plus a table (a card table is acceptable but a larger table is appreciated) and enough floor space for the children to sit and watch during the presentation. Size of the room depends on the number of party guests. The scientist will also need access to water and electricity.
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Q. Why should I be able to darken or dim the room? |
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A. All of our experiments are really cool, but some of our experiments are far more exciting if we can dim or darken the room! It heightens the overall effectiveness of the experiments. Often people cut black trash bags open and tape them over the windows. After the Mad Scientist is done presenting, the bags are pulled down. It works great!
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Q. Is there a deposit to reserve my party time and theme? |
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A. Yes, the deposit is $50. This deposit is applied to your balance. The Mad Scientist will arrive with an invoice. The invoice will represent your balance. You can settle the bill with the Mad Scientist after the party is over with a check. Please remember to keep the gratuity seperate from your payment.
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Q. Is the party messy? |
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A. Our Mad Scientist are very skilled at keeping the experiments safe and contained. Our outdoor parties do contain some experiments that are designed to be done outside because they could be a little messy inside (these parties are only offered Memorial Day to Labor Day). If your party includes slime making, you may wish to have the children do this in a location such as a kitchen table or on a tile/linoleum floor. The scientist will also have a plastic cloth available if needed.
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