Mad Science of Colorado for ages 5-12.
Mad Science of Colorado is a arts & creative summer camp in Denver, CO for ages 5 to 12. Tuition starts at $250 and goes up to $450 per week. The camp runs full_day sessions. Enrollment is currently unknown.
5-12
$250.0-$450.0
per week
full_day
Sessions (30)
Mad Science of Colorado - Week 1: June 8-12 (Ages 10-12)
Kick off the summer with a week full of creative experiments combining art and science! Campers will explore the chemistry of colors by creating their own vibrant tie-dye projects and experimenting with color mixing using safe chemical reactions. They'll also build kinetic sculptures that move using simple machines, enhancing their understanding of physics while expressing artistic creativity. This week encourages hands-on learning and imaginative problem-solving in a fun, supportive environment.
Mad Science of Colorado - Week 1: June 8-12 (Ages 5-7)
This week, campers dive into the world of colorful chemistry with fun, hands-on experiments exploring mixing colors, making slime, and simple reactions. They will create their own bubbling potions and learn basic scientific concepts like states of matter and cause and effect. Activities are designed to spark curiosity and develop fine motor skills through arts and crafts related to science themes.
Mad Science of Colorado - Week 1: June 8-12 (Ages 8-9)
Kick off summer with a week full of explosive experiments and creative arts! Campers will explore the science behind color and light through hands-on projects like making glowing slime and kaleidoscopes. They'll also design their own science-themed artwork, combining creativity with scientific principles to deepen their understanding of how light and color interact.
Mad Science of Colorado - Week 2: June 15-19 (Ages 10-12)
This week focuses on the intersection of light and art. Campers will experiment with prisms and lenses to create stunning light shows and rainbows, learning about refraction and reflection. They'll design and build their own shadow puppets and explore the science behind shadows and silhouettes. The week culminates in a collaborative light art installation that showcases their new skills in optics and creativity.
Mad Science of Colorado - Week 2: June 15-19 (Ages 5-7)
Campers explore the wonders of nature and the environment through creative arts and science projects. They will build simple bird feeders, create leaf rubbings, and learn about insects and plants in an interactive way. This week encourages observation skills and fosters a love for the outdoors while integrating artistic expression with scientific discovery.
Mad Science of Colorado - Week 2: June 15-19 (Ages 8-9)
This week focuses on the fascinating world of chemistry and art! Campers will mix safe chemical reactions to create colorful paints and textures, learning about acids, bases, and pH through fun experiments. They'll also craft their own chemical art projects, combining science and creativity to make unique masterpieces that demonstrate chemical changes.
Mad Science of Colorado - Week 3: June 22-26 (Ages 10-12)
Dive into the world of sculpture and engineering this week as campers create art using recycled materials and explore structural design. They will build bridges, towers, and abstract sculptures using everyday objects, learning about balance, tension, and stability. The week also includes fun challenges like designing a marble run and constructing simple catapults, blending creativity with hands-on physics experiments.
Mad Science of Colorado - Week 3: June 22-26 (Ages 5-7)
This week focuses on the magic of motion and simple machines. Campers will create art projects that demonstrate levers, pulleys, and wheels, such as building paper catapults and pulley systems. Through playful experiments, children develop problem-solving skills and an understanding of basic physics concepts while expressing creativity through hands-on activities.
Mad Science of Colorado - Week 3: June 22-26 (Ages 8-9)
Dive into the world of physics and motion with exciting art projects this week! Campers will build simple machines and explore forces like gravity and friction through creative challenges. They’ll design and decorate their own moving sculptures and kinetic art pieces, blending engineering concepts with artistic expression to understand how things move and work.
Mad Science of Colorado - Week 4: June 29-July 3 (Ages 10-12)
Explore the fascinating world of nature-inspired art this week by studying patterns and textures found in plants and animals. Campers will create detailed leaf prints, design fractal-inspired artwork, and experiment with natural dyes. They will also build simple models of animal habitats and learn about biomimicry, discovering how science and art come together in the natural world.
Mad Science of Colorado - Week 4: June 29-July 3 (Ages 5-7)
Campers explore the fascinating world of light and sound through creative experiments and art projects. They will make colorful kaleidoscopes, experiment with shadows, and create simple musical instruments. This week enhances sensory awareness and introduces basic scientific principles of waves and energy in a fun, artistic environment.
Mad Science of Colorado - Week 4: June 29-July 3 (Ages 8-9)
Celebrate the science of nature and textures this week by creating art inspired by the outdoors! Campers will investigate natural materials and patterns, making textured prints and sculptures from leaves, rocks, and other found objects. They’ll learn about ecosystems and the science behind natural textures while expressing their creativity through hands-on nature art projects.
Mad Science of Colorado - Week 5: July 6-10 (Ages 10-12)
Conclude the summer with an exciting week dedicated to the fusion of technology and art. Campers will experiment with simple circuits to create glowing art pieces and learn basic coding to control LED lights in their projects. They'll also design and build robotic art sculptures that move and respond to their environment, fostering skills in electronics, programming, and creative design. This week is perfect for curious minds eager to combine innovation with artistic expression.
Mad Science of Colorado - Week 5: July 6-10 (Ages 5-7)
In the final week, campers become young inventors, combining art and science to design their own creative projects. They will build simple robots using craft materials, experiment with magnets, and create imaginative science-themed artwork. This week encourages innovation, teamwork, and hands-on learning to inspire a lifelong passion for science and creativity.
Mad Science of Colorado - Week 5: July 6-10 (Ages 8-9)
End the summer with a week dedicated to inventions and imaginative creations! Campers will use recycled materials and simple circuits to build their own light-up art projects and gadgets. They’ll develop problem-solving skills and learn basic electronics concepts while designing innovative artworks that combine science, technology, and creativity.
Mad Science of Colorado - Week 6: July 13-17 (Ages 10-12)
This week, campers dive into the fascinating world of chemical reactions and colorful experiments. They will create their own slime, explore safe explosions, and learn about acids and bases through hands-on projects. Emphasis is placed on scientific observation and creativity, making learning both fun and educational.
Mad Science of Colorado - Week 6: July 13-17 (Ages 5-7)
This week, campers dive into the world of colorful chemical reactions and simple physics experiments. They will create their own slime, explore the magic of magnets, and build basic circuits to light up their projects. Hands-on activities encourage curiosity and introduce foundational science concepts in a fun, artistic way.
Mad Science of Colorado - Week 6: July 13-17 (Ages 8-9)
This week, campers dive into the exciting world of chemical reactions and colorful experiments. They will create their own slime, explore safe explosions, and learn about acids and bases through hands-on projects. The week emphasizes scientific observation and creativity, encouraging campers to ask questions and make predictions.
Mad Science of Colorado - Week 7: July 20-24 (Ages 10-12)
Campers will explore the physics of motion and forces through exciting experiments and interactive projects. Activities include building simple machines, launching mini rockets, and experimenting with magnets. This week encourages problem-solving and teamwork while fostering a deeper understanding of physical science principles.
Mad Science of Colorado - Week 7: July 20-24 (Ages 5-7)
Campers explore the wonders of nature and art by creating nature-inspired crafts and learning about plant life cycles. Activities include making leaf prints, designing colorful paper flowers, and simple experiments with water and soil. This week fosters creativity while teaching basic biology and environmental science concepts.
Mad Science of Colorado - Week 7: July 20-24 (Ages 8-9)
Campers explore the fascinating principles of physics this week by building simple machines and experimenting with forces and motion. Activities include constructing catapults, testing ramps, and learning about gravity through fun challenges. This hands-on approach helps develop problem-solving skills and a deeper understanding of how things move in the world around us.
Mad Science of Colorado - Week 8: July 27-31 (Ages 10-12)
This week focuses on the wonders of electricity and circuits. Campers will build simple circuits, experiment with static electricity, and create their own light-up art projects. The hands-on approach helps children understand electrical concepts while encouraging creativity and critical thinking.
Mad Science of Colorado - Week 8: July 27-31 (Ages 5-7)
This week focuses on the magic of light and color. Campers will experiment with prisms, create rainbow art projects, and explore shadows and reflections. Through hands-on activities, children learn about the science of light while expressing their creativity with vibrant materials and fun experiments.
Mad Science of Colorado - Week 8: July 27-31 (Ages 8-9)
This week focuses on the wonders of the natural world with a spotlight on biology and ecology. Campers will investigate plant life, learn about animal habitats, and conduct experiments related to ecosystems. Interactive projects include creating terrariums and studying insects, fostering curiosity about living organisms and environmental science.
Mad Science of Colorado - Week 9: Aug 3-7 (Ages 10-12)
Campers will explore the science of the natural world with a focus on biology and ecology. Activities include dissecting flowers, studying insects, and creating terrariums. This week encourages curiosity about living organisms and environmental science through engaging, hands-on learning.
Mad Science of Colorado - Week 9: Aug 3-7 (Ages 5-7)
Campers embark on a journey through sound and music science. They will build simple instruments, explore vibrations, and create sound waves with everyday materials. This week combines artistic expression with scientific discovery, encouraging kids to experiment with rhythm and sound in creative ways.
Mad Science of Colorado - Week 9: Aug 3-7 (Ages 8-9)
Campers become junior engineers as they explore the basics of robotics and circuitry. They will build simple circuits, experiment with motors, and create their own robotic models. This week encourages logical thinking and creativity while introducing fundamental concepts of technology and engineering.
Mad Science of Colorado - Week 10: Aug 10-14 (Ages 10-12)
In the final week, campers will engage in creative engineering challenges and build their own inventions using recycled materials. They will test structures for strength and stability while learning about design principles. This week fosters innovation, teamwork, and hands-on problem solving to cap off an exciting summer.
Mad Science of Colorado - Week 10: Aug 10-14 (Ages 5-7)
In the final week, campers explore the fascinating world of simple machines and engineering. They will build ramps, pulleys, and levers using craft materials and learn how these machines make work easier. This hands-on week encourages problem-solving skills and creativity through playful science and art projects.
Mad Science of Colorado - Week 10: Aug 10-14 (Ages 8-9)
In the final week, campers explore the magic of light and sound through interactive experiments. They will create prisms, explore sound waves, and build simple musical instruments. This week blends science and art, helping campers understand sensory experiences while fostering creativity and teamwork.
Programs offered
Location
16799 E. Lake Ave, Centennial, CO, 80016
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does Mad Science of Colorado cost?
- Mad Science of Colorado costs $250.0-$450.0 per week.
- What ages does Mad Science of Colorado accept?
- Mad Science of Colorado accepts children ages 5 to 12.
- Is Mad Science of Colorado still accepting registrations?
- Mad Science of Colorado enrollment is currently unknown. Visit the camp website for the most current availability.
- Where is Mad Science of Colorado located?
- Mad Science of Colorado is located at 16799 E. Lake Ave, Centennial, CO, 80016 in Denver, CO.
- What is the schedule for Mad Science of Colorado?
- Mad Science of Colorado offers full_day sessions.
Data compiled for Summer 2026. Always verify details directly with the camp provider before registering.