Mad Scientist Classes at The Tech Museum

Youth Programs:
Mad Scientist Laboratories

Sign up your young scientist to experiment in The Tech Museum's weekend science classes. Register your child for these classes by calling 408-294-TECH (2934) today.

This year The Tech Museum will bring you a variety of weekend classes appropriate for ages 6 through 16. Topics range from engineering, chemistry, electricity and more! Choose from day-long classes as well as a short series of classes.

One-time only Weekend Classes:
Please Note: Price includes class plus free entrance to regular gallery exhibits. Requirement of one adult chaperone for every 8 children (Free adult chaperone ticket provided).

November Classes:

Celebrate Chemistry Month at The Tech Museum! Come behind the scenes in our Wet Labs and check out bubbling, sticky, explosive science of all kinds!

Making It Matter Badge (Girl Scouts)
November 7, 2009
2:00pm- 3:30pm
$18 per person
10 min/34 max people
 Potion Masters: The Science of Bubbles
November 14, 2009
10:30am- 12:00pm
$15 per person
10 min/30 max people
Morning Class is geared for younger audiences and their parents. Ages 6-8; Whole Family! Parents welcome to participate. All children under 8 must have adult assistance in this lab.


Potion Masters: The Science of Bubbles
November 14, 2009
1:00pm- 2:30pm
$15 per person
10 min/30 max people
Morning Class is geared for younger audiences and their parents.
Ages 8-12 - Kids Only! 		Potion Masters: Chemistry for Kids
November 21, 2009
10:30am- 12:00pm
$15 per person
10 min/30 max people
Morning Class is geared for younger audiences and their parents. Ages 6-8; Whole Family! Parents welcome to participate. All children under 8 must have adult assistance in this lab.


Potion Masters: Chemistry for Kids
November 21, 2009
1:00pm- 2:30pm
$15 per person
10 min/30 max people
Morning Class is geared for younger audiences and their parents. Ages 8-12 - Kids Only! 		Potion Masters: Science of Food
November 22, 2009
10:30am- 12:00pm
$15 per person
10 min/30 max people
Morning Class is geared for younger audiences and their parents. Ages 6-8; Whole Family! Parents welcome to participate. All children under 8 must have adult assistance in this lab.
Potion Masters: Science of Food
November 22, 2009
1:00pm- 2:30pm
$15 per person
10 min/30 max people
Morning Class is geared for younger audiences and their parents. Ages 8-12 - Kids Only! 		  


December Classes: The Tech Museum's Winter Camps for the Holidays

This December we are ready to explore space. If you haven't already caught The Tech Challenge and all the talk about the International Space Station, Star Trek and more, then why not try building rockets!


Shock Squad: Electrical Design (South Lab)
Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009
11:00am - 3:00pm
$28 per person
10 min/30 max people
Ages 8-12 - Kids Only!
 Shock Squad: Electrical Design (South Lab)
Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009
11:00am - 3:00pm
$28 per person
10 min/30 max people
Ages 11-16 - Kids Only!


Shock Squad: Simplicity of Electricity
(South Lab)
Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009
10:30am - 11:30am
$15 per person
10 min/30 max people
Morning Class is geared for younger audiences and their parents.
Ages 6-8; Whole Family!
Parents welcome to participate.
All children under 8 must have adult assistance in this lab.
Shock Squad: Making Circuits Electrical Design
(South Lab)
Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009
12:30pm- 2:00pm
$15 per person
10 min/30 max people
Ages 8-12 - Kids Only!




Shock Squad Camp 1: Green engineering: Joule thief
Monday, December 21 through Wednesday, December 23
10:00am-4:00pm
Lunch: 12-1. Please bring a bag lunch.
Dress suitably for a hands-on workshop
Ages: 8-12
Min/Max: 10/20
Cost: $120.00
Shock Squad Camp 2: Robotics
Monday, December 28 through Thursday, December 31
10:00am-4:00pm
Lunch: 12-1. Please bring a bag lunch.
Dress suitably for a hands-on workshop
Ages: 11-14
Min/Max: 10/20
Cost: $150.00


Introduction to High Power Rocketry
December 21 - 23, 26
Monday - Wednesday: 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Saturday: 9:00 am - 2:00pm
Ages: 12-16
Min/Max: 10/12
Cost: $250.00

Build a high power, fiberglass rocket and attend (optional) rocket launch. Use flight simulation software. Discuss rocket motor design, propellants and composite materials. Video presentations and more.