Mad Science of Northern Illinois

Mad Science of Northern Illinois is the leading science enrichment provider for children from preschool age through grade school, using an inquiry-based learning approach to make science education fun, interactive, and memorable. Children experiment with chemistry, physics, rocket engineering, and numerous other scientific fields while having a blast.

After-school programs offer hands-on science exploration covering topics including electricity, magnetism, optics, biology, and more. Each class comes with educational take-home items extending learning beyond the classroom. Programs are structured to provide the perfect break between school and homework while reinforcing scientific concepts in engaging ways.

Birthday parties feature chemical reaction experiments, rocket launches, hovercraft rides, cotton candy making, and ready-to-go goodie bags loaded with science-themed toys. Parties are designed to make children’s special days extra memorable through spectacular science demonstrations and interactive activities.

Summer and vacation camps transport children into worlds of discovery with green glowing liquids, flying objects, secret code messages, autonomous robots, and mystery substances changing from solid to liquid. Camp programming fosters love for science in hands-on, fun ways exploring different scientific fields through interactive experiments and activities.

School programs include special events and assemblies providing educational and entertaining science shows with fun activity stations perfect for science nights and school-wide events. After-school programs amaze students with interactive sessions covering science topics in hands-on ways that capture attention and help grasp foundational concepts. Workshops enhance science curriculum with educational programming correlated to state standards reinforcing concepts taught in class.

Organization programs serve libraries, community centers, daycares, and companies with summer camps, special events, and workshops adaptable to various venues and occasions. All programs are hassle-free, action-packed, and designed to captivate audiences while inspiring scientific curiosity.

The organization is headquartered at 600 Northgate Parkway Suite A in Wheeling, Illinois, serving the Northern Illinois region with mobile programming visiting schools, libraries, community centers, and homes throughout the area.