Details

Service Provider Name: Mad Science of Greater Salt Lake
Service Provider Number: 15238
Address: 1277 Sunrise Lane
Contact: Laurie Larsen
Phone: (801) 292-8646
Policy Note: This provider is approved by CFEF as an Education Instruction Alternative. USBE establishes and regulates requirements for qualifying private schools but does not regulate Education Instruction Alternatives as private schools. CFEF determines whether an Education Instruction Alternative is eligible to participate and has final authority over its approval and continued participation. Parents are responsible for determining whether an Education Instruction Alternative and its services are appropriate for their child’s individual educational needs. If applicable, punch passes, traveling shows, VIP packages, private tours, and birthday party packages are not eligible expenses. Please refer to the Fund Use Guide for additional information about Education Instruction Alternatives.

Hands-On Science Programs and Educational Experiences for Kids

Mad Science of Greater Salt Lake provides engaging, hands-on science experiences designed to make learning fun for children. Through interactive experiments, creative activities, and educational programs, the organization introduces young learners to scientific concepts while encouraging curiosity, exploration, and discovery. Its programs cover a variety of topics, including electricity, magnetism, optics, and biology, giving children opportunities to explore how the world works through practical activities.

The organization offers after-school programs that combine education with entertainment. These programs introduce children to different areas of science through experiments and activities that encourage participation and problem-solving. By making scientific concepts accessible and enjoyable, Mad Science helps students develop an interest in science beyond the traditional classroom.

Mad Science of Greater Salt Lake also offers birthday party experiences designed to make celebrations memorable through science-themed entertainment. Activities may include chemical reaction experiments, rocket launches, hovercraft rides, and cotton candy making. Science-themed goody bags featuring toys provide an additional way for children to continue enjoying the experience after the party.

Summer camps provide another opportunity for children to explore science in an engaging environment. Camp activities may include experiments with glowing liquids, investigations involving unusual materials, secret-code challenges, robotics, and demonstrations of changes in matter. These activities encourage children to ask questions, test ideas, and discover scientific principles through hands-on participation.

In addition to after-school programs, birthday parties, and summer camps, Mad Science of Greater Salt Lake lists in-school programs and programs for organizations among its offerings. Families, schools, and community groups can contact the organization to learn more about available activities and determine which options best fit their needs.

Based in Farmington, Utah, Mad Science of Greater Salt Lake focuses on making science accessible, entertaining, and educational. Its combination of experiments, themed activities, and interactive learning experiences provides children with opportunities to build scientific curiosity while enjoying memorable educational adventures.