Camp Policies

Summer Camp Policies and Expectations

All children need to wear play clothes and sunscreen.

There is always the possibility of stains when working with science. Children do spill and we would hate to see them ruin any good clothing. While we spend the bulk of our time indoors doing science experiments; weather permitting we will head outdoors for short periods of time. For camps at the Mad Science Lab, we will be using the playground at Ockley Green K-8 school which is across the street from our facility.

Campers must have shoes that will remain securely on their feet while running.

Be on time.

Arriving late will mean your camper misses out on fun science activities. More importantly, be sure to be on time for pick-up. Late pick up charges will begin 5 minutes after the end of camp at a rate of $1 per minute. Any late pick up fees must be paid to the Mad Science office before the next day of camp in order for your child to continue.

Bring a snack.

Mad Science does not provide snacks. We will be taking a short snack break mid-way through each day of camp so please be sure to send your child with a snack.

Illness

As a general rule, if a child is not well enough to go to school or daycare, he or she is not well enough to attend science camp. If your child has any of the symptoms listed below, do not send them to camp without a signed doctor's release stating that they are not contagious. In the event a child becomes ill during camp, the parents will be notified and must arrange pick up within one hour. Children may come back to camp after remaining symptom free for 24 hours.  

Symptoms: Fever of 100 degrees F taken under the arm, Diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, sever cough, unusual yellow color to skin or eyes, skin or eye lesions, sever rashes (weeping, bleeding, or pus filled), difficulty breathing or wheezing, complaints of pain, or a child being a carrier of a child care restrictable disease as defined by the health division. Examples: Pink eye, green discharge from the nose or eyes, Lice, Chickenpox, etc.

Behavior Expectations

Mad Science strives to provide fun science activities to all children. We realize that the hands on, high energy nature of our program excites and motivates children, and our programs are specifically designed to harness and direct that excitement. our instructors set clear boundaries and expectations for appropriate conduct, and we will hold all students to these expectations. If a child becomes disrespectful or hurtful of others in the program, we will notify you immediately and ask for your help in resolving the situation. If necessary, Mad Science may ask that your child be removed from camp. In such a case, the parent/guardian understands that any refund is at the sole discretion of Mad Science.

Medical Authorization and Liability Release

Is signed upon the completion of registration.

Photo Release

Is signed upon the completion of registration. All photos taken by Mad Science during camp may be used for future promotional purposes.