What is a Mad Science Camp?
Mad Science camps are designed for exciting fun hands-on science activities. Your child will become a junior scientist for the week, having the opportunity to experience a variety of science adventures. We use an inquiry-based technique that allows even the youngest camper to enjoy learning. Children will design, create, build and assemble a variety of interesting projects and will take at least one project home every day. We will provide everything your child will need. Children should dress comfortably and come ready to have some fun!

What is the child to instructor ratio?
There will be no more than 20 children in each camp. Each camp will have 2 instructors. Pre-K camps have a maximum of 15 campers.

What ages are the camps designed for?
All camps are designed for children between the ages of 4-12. Our half-day camps are for children between the ages of 4-6 and our full day camps are for children between the ages of 6-12.

Are different aged children in the same camp?
Yes. We use a buddy system whereby the older children will sometimes help the younger ones. Also, with two instructors in every camp, there is always plenty of help. For most of the activities, the children work in small groups.

Who are the Mad Science camp instructors?
Most of our instructors are people who have worked for us in our after-school programs that we conduct in over 200 schools every year. All of them have experience working with children. One of their main characteristics is their love of working with children.

How long has Mad Science been doing camps?
This is our 7th year that we will be running our weeklong summer camps in Toronto. Mad Science of Toronto is a franchise of The Mad Science Group in Montreal. There are over 130 Mad Science franchises all over the world. The Mad Science Group has been providing Mad Science programs for over 15 years.

How do I register my child for a camp?
If you would like to register for a camp, please call our office or register on line at: www.madscience.com/toronto. If you are paying by VISA or MasterCard, you can call us and we will be happy to take your registration over the phone. If you are paying by check or money order, you can use the form attached and send it in with your payment. Due to limited spaces in each camp, we cannot reserve a space for your child until we receive your payment. If you are paying by check, we do not reserve a space until we receive your check.

Is payment due in full when I register?
Yes.

How soon do I need to register to reserve a space for my child?
This is the toughest question we get because we have no idea. Some camps and dates fill very quickly, while some may have spaces available up to the start date. We recommend that you register as soon as possible.

What is your refund policy?
If fewer than 12 children enroll in a particular session, a full refund will be given. If a refund is requested prior to the start of the camp you selected, a $25 administration fee will apply. After the first day of camp, a prorated refund will be given if a child does not wish to continue. However, you must call Mad Science at 416-630-5282 prior to the start of the second day of camp to obtain a refund. After that, no refunds will be given.

Can I sign my child up for more than 1 camp?
Yes. Many children sign up for multiple camps. Each one is totally different so that your child can enjoy them all without repeating activities.

My child has attended a Mad Science camp before. If he/she took a particular camp number, will it be the same camp that he/she has taken before?
Please refer to the camp descriptions. We have had a lot of children take a particular camp again and still enjoy it the second time.

Do you provide a lunch with the 7-hour camp?
No. We ask you to send a sack lunch with your child