Mad Science holiday camps are full of hands-on, science exploration. Each week we will focus on a different exciting theme. This Summer we are offering 3 exciting themes all summer holiday: Mad Science Camps are suitable for 4–11-year-olds with age-appropriate activities for different age groups. Times: 9:30-4:00 each day. Please note this is not the order the topic weeks will be taught in. Please scroll down to the camp notes section where you will find the topic of the week. EPIC EARTH WEEK (includes Dinosaurs & Archaeology, Geology Rocks, Wacky Water, Ocean Commotion) RADICAL REACTIONS WEEK (includes Cool Chemistry, Cells & DNA, Crazy Crystals, Scene of the Crime) FUNKY FORCES WEEK (includes Funfair Physics, Super Power Sources, Amazing Air, Fantastic Flyers) BOOKING COSTS: NEW!! Early Bird Discount - ends on 30th June £195 ( full week) £45 (individual day) From 1st July standard prices will apply - £215 (full week) £49 ( individual day) Every day focuses around a different topic and children are challenged to solve problems, investigate and learn about the topic of the day. This happens through a combination of structured active games, interactive experiments and take home projects which the children will make, build and do to share with their families to keep the learning going. What to bring: Please bring a NUT FREE packed lunch, water bottle, weather appropriate comfy clothes okay to get a bit messy and a bag to take projects home in. Schedule of the day: 9:30 - 9:45 Arrival/Check-In 9:45-10:00 Welcome Huddle 10:00-10:45 Experiment Block 1 10:45-11:15 Snack and Active Play 11:15-12:00 Experiment Block 2 12:00-12:15 Health/Nutrition & Lunch Prep 12:15-12:45 Lunch/Free Play 12:45 - 1:15 Active Play Break 1:15 - 2:15 Experiment Block 3 2:15 - 2:45 Active Play Break/Free Play 2:45 - 3:30 Experiment Block 4 3:30 - 3:45 Wrap Up/Reflection 3:45 - 4:00 Goodbye Huddle/Dismissal All camps are led by experienced, enthusiastic, DBS and fully trained and vetted instructors . Our camps help children gain the confidence needed to investigate their world, build problem solving skills and encourage logical thinking. We reinforce resourcefulness, sustainability, Earth awareness and a love for science and exploration. For more information, see our website: hertsbeds.madscience.org or email camps@madsciencehb.co.uk
Camp notes
Mad Science Camps are suitable for 4–11-year-olds with age-appropriate activities for different age groups.
Times: 9:30-4:00 each day.
BOOKING OPTIONS:
Full Week Price: £205 (£185 Early bird discount ends 14th January)
4 day price: £166 (£146 Early bird discount ends 14th January)
3 day price: £135 (£115 Early bird discount ends 14th January)
Single Day Price: £47 (Available to book as of 30th January)
To book partial days, add the full week to your basket and at checkout enter the appropriate code as listed below:
3 day booking code: UTI715
4 day booking code: LWV867
You will be prompted to add the dates you wish to attend before paying.
What to bring: Please bring a NUT FREE packed lunch, water bottle, weather appropriate comfy clothes okay to get a bit messy and a bag to take projects home in.
Topic Details:
(Monday - Thursday in no particular order)
Glow Show: Explore lights, lasers and all things energy. Electrostatic energy exploration and glow in the dark fun as we learn the secrets behind shadows.
Thermo-Inferno: Heat causes molecules to do amazing things from explosions to melty creations, we will explore how hot molecules can do cool things.
Science of Snow: Create crystals, capture snowflakes and explore some super fun snow-based activities. This day will be full of freezy fun.
Glorious Guts: Take a close look at the glorious goings on inside of the human body. See how the heart beats, what makes bones so strong and which organ is where.
Slime Friday: Explore slimy chemistry and how polymer molecules mix and connect to make stretchy materials we use in our daily lives.
Schedule of the day:
9:30-9:45 Arrival
9:45 -10:00 Welcome Huddle
10:00-11:00 Experiment Block 1
11:00 - 11:20 Snack and Play Break
11:20- 12:20 Experiment Block 2
12:20 - 1:20 Lunch and Play Break
1:20 - 2:10 Experiment Block 3
2:20 - 2:40 Active & Quiet Games Break
2:40 - 3:30 Experiment Block
3:30 - 3:45 Wrap Up
3:45 - 4:00 Goodbye Huddle
All camps are led by experienced, enthusiastic, DBS and fully trained and vetted instructors. We always have at least 2 camp leaders for up to 28 children and additional instructors are added for larger groups.
For more information, see our website: hertsbeds.madscience.org or email info@madsciencehb.co.uk