Mad Science

02/01/2026

Science Fact Friday 💡

Did you know? The average person spends about 26 years sleeping — and your brain is still super busy the whole time!

01/01/2026

🌷 Spring Into Science with Girl Scouts! 🌷
This spring, let your Scouts experiment, explore, and earn badges with hands-on Mad Science workshops designed just for Girl Scouts!

Each workshop includes:
⚛️ Exciting experiments
🧠 Problem-solving challenges
🔍 Real science in action
🏅 Badge requirements completed in a fun, engaging way

Open to Daisies, Brownies, and Juniors—troops and individual Scouts welcome!

🌈 New themes + interactive learning = unforgettable Scout experiences
Spots are limited—grab yours early!

👉 View spring workshops & register:
https://cfl.madscience.org/parents-register-a.aspx

01/01/2026

🎉 Happy New Year from our Mad Scientists!

New year = new experiments, new messes, and LOTS of learning.

What science topic do YOUR kids want to explore this year? Share below!

01/01/2026

🎆 Ring in the New Year with a Family Science Celebration! 🎆

Looking for a fun, hands-on way to celebrate NYE with the kids? Try this Fizzing Countdown Experiment right at home! 🧪✨

What you need:

Baking soda
Vinegar
Food coloring (optional)
A clear glass or small bottle

How to do it:

Fill the bottle with a little vinegar and add a few drops of food coloring.

Add a spoonful of baking soda and watch it erupt in a fizzy explosion!

Count down from 10 with your kids and make each “blast” part of your New Year’s countdown fun! 🎉

It’s safe, colorful, and perfect for making family memories while ringing in 2026! 🥳

💡 Tip: Try using different colors for each “countdown blast” for extra sparkle!

31/12/2025

Happy New Year 2026! Thank You for a Year of Science Fun✨

To our schools, families, educators, and our brilliant young scientists: thank you for the curiosity, the questions, and the “whoa!” moments.

We can’t wait to spark even more imagination in 2026 with fresh After School Programs, hands-on workshops, and spectacular science shows—all designed to get kids *doing* science, not just watching.

👉 Register is open for Spring Programs! Sign up today! https://zurl.co/mmsQA

31/12/2025

🎂⚡ Birthday Parties Just Got SCIENTIFIC!

Let the birthday kid be our official Mad Science assistant while guests jump into hands-on experiments!

🧪 Chemistry • 🧙‍♂️ Young Wizard • 🚀 Space & more
📍 At our Lab or your location
💡 Make & Take fun like UV Bracelets & Instant Snow!

🎉 Let’s party with science! Book your party today!

31/12/2025

Join us in Eustis this Spring for some awesome Homeschool STEM Labs!

https://cfl.madscience.org/parents-register-a.aspx

30/12/2025

Check out our Mad Science Spring Homeschool Schedule!

Classes available in Eustis, Ocoee, Port Orange, and Clermont!

These are Dropoff Classes for ages 5-10. Direct Pay thru Step Up is available!

Sign up early to save your spot!
https://cfl.madscience.org/parents-register-a.aspx

30/12/2025

Please note that our office will be CLOSED December 31-January 11.

Emails and calls will be limited during this time. Our staff will be on a much needed vacation!

Please feel free to email us and we will get back to you on January 12, 2026!

Have a wonderful new year!

29/12/2025

🎉 NEW in Clermont! Middle School STEM Lab is HERE! 🧪💥

Calling all curious minds in grades 5–8 (ages 10–14)! Get ready to dig into science with our brand-new Middle School STEM Lab — designed just for older kids who want more hands-on fun.

🗓 First Class: January 30th
📍 Location: Clermont Arts & Recreation Center
💎 Theme: Mineral Mania! Explore rocks, crystals, and the amazing science beneath the surface!

Expect experiments, investigations, and plenty of “whoa, that’s cool!” moments 🤯✨

👉 Spots are limited — sign up today!
🔗 https://cfl.madscience.org/parents-register-a.aspx

💳 Direct Pay through Step Up available (details on our website!)

👀 Want more classes? If this one fills up, we’ll add more dates — so spread the word and bring your science-loving friends! 📣🔬

29/12/2025

Science Joke of the Week!

What do you do with a sick chemist?
If you can’t helium, and you can’t curium, you might have to barium!

28/12/2025

27/12/2025

Legit Or Myth: The first video game was invented by a scientist?

Check out Burps, Butts & Bones on TVO kids this week to find out if you guessed right!

21/12/2025

Celebrate the First Day of Winter with STEM Fun! ❄️

December 21 marks the Winter Solstice — the shortest day and longest night of the year. What better way to brighten things up than with science that glows, fizzes, and foams?

From foggy dry ice storms to glowing experiments, Mad Science turns chilly days into warm memories of hands-on STEM. Kids don’t just watch — they create, explore, and discover the magic of science in action.

👉 Learn more about our winter-themed STEM programs: [https://zurl.co/03Ika]

19/12/2025

Happy Holidays from our team here at Mad Science Headquarters!

We’re lucky to collaborate with so many amazing people all driving toward the same mission – to inspire kids through science. By sparking imagination and curiosity in kids, we’re supporting future STEM innovators and building a better tomorrow.

To all our franchisees, parents, educators, instructors, and kids -- from our Mad Science family to yours, happy holidays!

15/12/2025

Looking for the perfect present to spark curiosity for your kiddos? 🎁

This gift guide to the best STEM gifts for kids has got you covered! From gravity mazes to coding critters, these parent-tested STEM gifts are the perfect way to bring fun and hands-on learning into your holiday season.

There's no greater gift to give kids than a love of STEM and hands-on learning!

13/12/2025

Pop Goes The Ear ✈️

This week’s episode of Burps, Butts & Bones co-stars Mad Science’s very own Lindsay! And we got the inside scoop behind the scenes.

Ever wonder why your ears pop in airplanes? Linday's magical air pressure experiments with potato chips and water bottles helped Ryan and Bones solve the mystery of popping ears - and they had loads of gut-busting fun doing it!

Check the episode out on TVO Kids and stay tuned here for more BTS

12/12/2025

'Tis the season... for meteor showers! ☄️

The yearly Geminids meteor shower can be seen in the night sky every December. It's a great chance for kids to see meteors with their very own eyes!

This year, the peak period is Dec 12-13, late at night. Check out these tips from NASA to make the most of your meteor-gazing and awaken your kids' love of space exploration!

Keep the discovery going with Mad Science's NASA Academy of Future Space Explorers at https://zurl.co/himRb

06/12/2025

Legit or Myth: What you eat can change the colour of your p*e?

Check out Burps, Butts & Bones on TVO kids this week to find out if you guessed right!

27/11/2025

Happy Thanksgiving Day 2025 ♥️

Today is about gratitude, family, and the joy of sharing. At Mad Science, we’re thankful for the curious kids, supportive parents, and dedicated educators who make our mission possible every single day.

Just like Thanksgiving brings people together around the table, our programs bring children together around discovery, sparking curiosity, teamwork, and a lifelong love of science.

From slime to rockets, from laughter to learning, thank you for letting us be part of your child’s journey.

👉 Explore programs that spark curiosity year-round: https://zurl.co/CMHJx

23/11/2025

Behind the Scenes at Mad Science! 🔬

Ever wondered what it takes to create those unforgettable science moments your kids talk about for weeks? From simple circuits to color-changing chemistry and hands-on STEM stations, every show and After School Program starts with careful prep, creativity, and a lot of science magic.

Here’s a sneak p*ek at how we turn everyday classrooms and auditoriums into science theaters of wonder.

👉 Want to bring the magic to your school or community? Contact your local Mad Science team: https://zurl.co/7f66K

22/11/2025

Mad Science collaborated with Sphere Animation and TVOkids to bring you the premiere of Burps, Butts & Bones!

In this Saturday’s premiere episode, it’s a poop-tastic adventure as Bones and Ryan learn how gut microbes work hard behind the scenes to keep us healthy from the inside out.

Mad Science's Research & Development team brainstormed and fact-checked the science in this episode. Check it out on TVOkids - Saturdays at 8:55AM and YouTube anytime!

21/11/2025

Bring Fire & Ice to Your Next School or Community Event! ❄️🔥

Looking for an event that kids will be talking about for weeks? Our Fire & Ice special event show blends thrilling science with unforgettable fun:
- Foggy dry ice storms that wow large crowds
- Giant floating beach balls that defy gravity
- Sizzling, shivering scissors and bubbly showers that amaze everyone

Perfect for school assemblies, community centers, and libraries, this high-energy show makes STEM exciting, visual, and easy to host.

👉 Contact us today to bring Fire & Ice to your school or organization: https://zurl.co/zXYCD

18/11/2025

STEM fact: Learning starts at home, ready to play scientist tonight?

Quick, screen-free experiments spark curiosity and real family conversation; studies show that simple, take-home activities help families engage with STEM when they are easy to try.

So why not tonight? No prep needed and just five minutes to set up, you and your child will get big wow moments right at the kitchen table.
Learn more at https://zurl.co/3I2fq