Mad Science of Charlotte offers an exciting array of STEM-focused summer camps designed to inspire young scientists and engineers through hands-on experimentation and discovery. With over 30 years of experience, the organization provides multiple themed programs including AstroInnovators (NASA-inspired space exploration), Red Hot Robots (robotics and engineering), Crazy Chemworks (chemistry experiments), Secret Agent Lab (forensic science), and many others. Each program combines interactive scieMad Science of Charlotte offers an exciting array of STEM-focused summer camps designed to inspire young scientists and engineers through hands-on experimentation and discovery. With over 30 years of experience, the organization provides multiple themed programs including AstroInnovators (NASA-inspired space exploration), Red Hot Robots (robotics and engineering), Crazy Chemworks (chemistry experiments), Secret Agent Lab (forensic science), and many others. Each program combines interactive science activities with outdoor games, creative building projects, and take-home creations that reinforce learning beyond camp hours.
The camp operates at multiple convenient locations including Cannon School in Concord and the Town of Davidson, offering flexible scheduling options to accommodate working parents. Programs feature a low counselor-to-student ratio of at least one instructor per 10 students, ensuring personalized attention and safety. Whether children are interested in space missions, robotics, chemistry, forensic science, or nature exploration, Mad Science provides age-appropriate options that make STEM education engaging, fun, and accessible to all learners.
All programs emphasize hands-on learning through mystery substance experiments, robot building and programming, rocket construction, physics demonstrations, and discovery stations. The camp’s unique approach combines high-energy shows with practical skill-building, allowing children to take home their creations and lab gear as tangible reminders of their scientific achievements.
Special Features
STEM-focused with hands-on experiments
Variety of science themes from space to chemistry
Over 30 years of experience
Multiple locations available
Low counselor-to-student ratio (1:10)
New topics and activities every day
Take-home creations and lab gear
Well-trained dynamic instructors
Flexible half-day and full-day options
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hands-on STEM activitiesoutdoor gamesmystery substance experimentsrobots and rocketsweather experimentsphysics experiments with gravity and motionspy equipment and security systemsautonomous robotsbridge and shelter buildingsatellite assembly trainingforensic science and detective workgarden science and plant growinghigh-energy showsanimals and spies themed activitieslunar surface exploration activitiesrocket science and constructionNASA innovator role-playingspace exploration and innovationsimple machines and engineeringdiscovery stationssuperhero sciencesecret code writingNASA-inspired hands-on activitiesARTEMIS mission simulationtake-home creationscreature studiescrystal growingflying machine constructiontake-home lab gear and creationschemistry experimentsgross science experiments with guts and goorobot building and programmingchemistry experiments and slime makinginnovative space technology explorationhands-on workshopsvolcanic eruption demonstrationsbuilding activitiesspace explorationsenses explorationcreating projectsspace rockets and stomp rockets
$240.00 for half-day camps (5 classes); full-day pricing not specified
Location:
Charlotte area
Schedule:
July 28 – August 1, 2025 and August 4-8, 2025 (specific sessions available); Half-day options: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM or 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM; Full-day option: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (extended hours vary by camp location)