{"url":"/east-sacramento/mad-science-of-sacramento-valley","provider":{"id":"mad-science-of-sacramento-valley","name":"Mad Science of Sacramento Valley","kind":"organization","about":"Mad Science of Sacramento Valley is a science enrichment provider based in Sacramento. It runs hands-on science programs for children: birthday parties that travel to homes, parks, clubhouses and pizza parlors, half-day summer camps for ages 6-12, school assemblies, in-class workshops, science nights and booths, and after-school programs.","website":"https://sacramento.madscience.org/","phone":"916-779-0390","email":"info@sacmadscience.com","instagram":null,"founded":null,"credentials":[],"languages":[],"image":null},"location":{"id":"main","name":null,"street":null,"unit":null,"city":"east-sacramento","zip":null,"neighborhood":null,"coords":[-121.4585,38.5655],"precision":"approximate"},"serviceArea":[],"programs":[{"id":"summer-camps","type":"camp","name":"Mad Science Camps","summary":"Half-day science camps for ages 6-12 mixing science discovery, outdoor games and physical activity, with a full-day option.","description":"Half-day camps (morning or afternoon) for kids ages 6-12, which can be combined for a full-day experience. Each day has new topics and activities, combining science discovery, outdoor games and physical activity. Instructors are mostly college students studying education or science, retired or current teachers, all background-checked, with at least one instructor for every 12-15 students. Lunch is not provided: kids bring a peanut-free snack, a sack lunch if staying all day, and a water bottle. Camps run at several locations across the Sacramento Valley, and each camp is a different program, so kids can sign up for more than one.","categories":["science"],"ages":{"min":6,"max":12},"camp":{"day":"half","seasons":["summer"],"lunch":"bring","sessions":[]},"traits":{"ratio":15,"staff":["college-students","credentialed-teachers","background-checked"],"schedule":["half-day","full-day"],"feel":"High-energy science discovery paired with outdoor games and physical activity, with new topics each day."}},{"id":"birthday-parties","type":"party","name":"Mad Science Birthday Parties","summary":"A Mad Scientist brings an interactive science show and make-and-take activity to your home, park or party venue.","description":"A Mad Scientist comes to the place the family chooses, such as a home, park, clubhouse or pizza parlor, and brings everything needed, including setup and cleanup. The basic package is a 45-minute interactive science show with a science make-and-take for each child, and the birthday child gets a lab coat and a goody bag. It costs $350 for up to 20 kids, or $400 for 21-30 kids (allow up to 1.5 hours). Add-ons include a grand finale for $60, goody bags at $6 each and kids' lab coats at $8 each. Travel and gratuity are not included. A $50 nonrefundable booking fee reserves the date, with the balance due a week before. The family provides a folding table, water and electricity. Booking at least 3 weeks ahead is recommended.","categories":["party-venue"],"ages":{"min":3,"max":12},"price":{"amount":350,"max":400,"unit":"party","note":"Up to 20 kids $350; 21-30 kids $400. Travel and gratuity not included."},"party":{"packages":["Party package: 45-minute interactive science show, make-and-take for each child, lab coat and goody bag for the birthday child, up to 20 kids, $350","21-30 kids: $400 (allow up to 1.5 hours)"],"minutes":45},"traits":{"guests":30,"includes":["host","goody-bags"],"feel":"An interactive science show with rocket launches, cotton candy and bubbling potions, brought to the family's chosen place.","topics":["science-party","mobile-party"]}}],"source":{"url":"https://sacramento.madscience.org/parents-birthdayparties/","fetched":"2026-10-13"},"updated":"2026-10-13","checked":"2026-10-13","closed":null,"sample":false}