Spring Break Camp 2026

Mad Science invites you to join us for our awesome Mad Science Camp during the Spring Break period!
Ages 5-11
March 16 - 20, 2026
$390 for Full Day Week
Extended Day from 8-6 Available
Half Day Options
Southwest Austin - at Westoak Woods
Central Austin - at WAYA
Northwest Austin - at Hope Presbyterian

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Northwest Austin Location

Hope Presbyterian Church
11512 Olson Drive Austin, TX 78750

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Central Austin Location

West Austin Youth Association
1314 Exposition Blvd, Austin, TX 78703

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Southwest Austin Location

Westoak Woods
2900 Slaughter Lane Austin, TX 78748

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Secret Agent Lab Camp Topics

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Discover Detection

Use your skills of listening, testing, and observation during this day of detection. We will investigate fingerprints, handwriting, and shoeprints to reveal the identity of our suspects. Listen to an audio crime story to learn clues needed to solve a mystery. Learn to view the story from all angles with a nifty new device.

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Spy University

We will utilize spy gear such as metal detectors, spy ears, and motion sensors to hone our skills. Spies need to understand and use secret codes to pass along important information. Our Mad Science spies will investigate the dancing men code, Braille, and many other ways to share classified information. Use your new skills to write a message and digestively dispose of it before it

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Sleuths on the Scene

As a spy you will need to learn how to process clues at a scene. Discover proper procedures as we use all of our senses to study and dissect debris for evidence. Our scientist spies will learn the art of the inflatable fingerprint as they discover perplexing partial and leftover latent prints.

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Funky Forensics

Using forensics to evaluate evidence is a huge part of the spy business. Today we will analyze evidence with chemistry, collection skills, and spy tools. The correct conclusions are critical to solving the crime scene puzzle. We will identify acids and bases as well as synthetic blood samples in our forensic lab. Today all of your analytical skills will be tested.

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Science of Security

Unlock your spy skill as we tackle the toughest security breaches. We will “pick open” locks, sneak past a whispermeter, and create our own security system. Teams will attempt to crack through each other’s security systems and track a treasure.

Aero Makers Camp Topics

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The “Wright” Stuff

Learn all about the amazing Wright brothers as you build your own rubber band powered plane. Experiment with other flying devices. Discover that everything that flies doesn’t have wings.

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Newton’s Loco-Motion

Fasten your seatbelt, for a day of motion! Learn how magicians can pull the tablecloth out from under dishes! Use an inertia stick to better understand just how stubborn inertia can be.

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Up, Up, and Away

Design, build and fly your own kite using ancient flying machines as your guide. Discover why kites have tails. Have a radical resistance race with your fellow campers.

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The Milky Way - Take a trip into the galaxy!

Discover the universe as you build your own planisphere to take home with you. Make your own sundial as you discover what the universe has to do with telling time.

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3, 2, 1 Blast Off

Our aspiring rocket scientists master the model rocket safety code and are cleared for launch! Campers use stomp rockets, water rockets and engine powered rockets to explore the physics of flight. Leave camp with your own rocket.

All About Our Classes & Camps!

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Flexible Schedules with Half and Full Day Options Available

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Combination of science discovery, outdoor games, and physical activity

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For children ages 6-12

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Well-trained and dynamic instructors

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Sibling discounts available!

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New topics and activities every day

Spring Break Camp Pricing

 

Full Day Option

$390

 
  • * Includes Early Drop-off starting at 8 A.M.
  • *Full Camp Day from 9 A.M. - 4 P.M.
  • *Weeklong Monday- Friday - note some locations may have an additional day added and price may vary.
  • *Late pick up option (from 4 P.M. - 6 P.M.) available for $75 per week per child

     

    Half Day Options

    $260

     
    • * A.M. (9-12 noon) or P.M. (1-4) options available
    • *Weeklong Monday- Friday - note some locations may have an additional day added and price may vary.