Discover the perfect blend of fun and learning at Mad Science camps! With 18 locations across the St. Louis area, these camps are designed for kids aged 4 to 11. Let your child's imagination soar at "Make It!" Camp, explore our world in Underground Explorers, or discover Super Gross Science! Dive into the Nuts and Bolts of Robots, become a Secret Agent, or join the ranks of Mad Inventors. Nurture your "Little Green Thumbs" in our special nature-focused preschool camp. With exciting topics like these, our week-long camps provide an unforgettable summer filled with captivating adventures, hands-on experiments, and mind-blowing discoveries.
Our exciting 2025 camps include:
Kids can get an up-close look at dinosaur teeth and participate in a mini dinosaur dig. Digging for Dinosaurs is presented by Mad Science of St. Louis and held at various branches of the St. Louis County Library. For ages 3-5.
Come support the Backstoppers at the Brrrentwood Ice Festival! Enjoy open skating with your local first responders. You can also skate with some of your favorite characters from Frozen!
Sign up for an hour of science and STEM fun with Mad Science! This live event with interactive experiments includes out-of-this-world activities with retired NASA Astronaut Barbara Morgan.
From decoding messages to metal detectors and night vision, children will have the opportunity to check out spy equipment and even create their own edible messages at Spy Academy Parents Night Out with Mad Science.
Explore the wonders of science in a hands-on way at the Mad Science Fire & Ice Show at the Brentwood Recreation Complex.
Kids will have tons of wicked, spooky and science-filled fun at the Mad Science Halloween Party at the Carousel in Faust Park.
At this free art program for ages 3-6 the focus is on the process of making art rather than the finished product. Dress to get messy!
Explore songs, finger plays, music and more during this Music & Movement class for ages 0-6. Some sessions are held in person at various branches of the St. Louis County Library. Some sessions are virtual.
Meet up at the Nature Playscape in Forest Park for a fun storytime followed by nature adventures! These free story times are open to children of all ages and their caregivers.
Explore the Saint Louis Zoo in the evenings at the Chinese lantern festival Animals Aglow! Animals Aglow returns to illuminate the Saint Louis Zoo for the second year with dozens of new, towering lanterns and light displays. Now open nightly through May 11!
Meet the star of the beloved Pete the Cat books by James Dean and pose for a picture. Meet Pete the Cat is part of Children's Book Week at the St. Louis County Library.
