Camp · STEM · Ages 6–12 · $210/week
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▌ STEM · Ages 6–12

program_name: Mad Science - Eureka: Flight to the Future

indoor_outdoor: outdoor · $210/week · ★ 4.6 (130 reviews)

Mad Science - Eureka: Flight to the Future is a day camp offered through Princeton Recreation, providing hands-on STEM activities focused on flight and futur...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Princeton Recreation Department's page detailing the 'Mad Science - Eureka: Flight to the Future' camp. This indicates the camp is run by a municipal parks and recreation department, specifically the Princeton Recreation Department. The camp is a day program, running from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with an option for extended care. It is designed for children entering grades 1-5. The curriculum is provided by Mad Science, a third-party educational program, focusing on topics like flight, rockets, and future technologies. The Princeton Recreation Department has a Facebook page (PrincetonRecreation) which is linked from their main site. There is no mention of ACA accreditation, specific staff-to-camper ratios, or background check policies on the camp's registration page. Google reviews for 'Princeton Recreation Department' show a rating of 4.3 stars from 25 reviews, generally positive regarding their programs.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

program_name: Mad Science - Eureka: Flight to the Future fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given stem program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 6–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Address: 365 John F. Kennedy Service Dr, Princeton, NJ 08540, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. Non-Residents: $240 per session

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about program_name: Mad Science - Eureka: Flight to the Future

What ages does program_name: Mad Science - Eureka: Flight to the Future accept?
program_name: Mad Science - Eureka: Flight to the Future is open to children ages 6–12. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does program_name: Mad Science - Eureka: Flight to the Future cost?
program_name: Mad Science - Eureka: Flight to the Future publishes $210/week for the standard session. USD. Non-Residents: $240 per session Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are program_name: Mad Science - Eureka: Flight to the Future's hours?
program_name: Mad Science - Eureka: Flight to the Future runs 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs program_name: Mad Science - Eureka: Flight to the Future?
program_name: Mad Science - Eureka: Flight to the Future is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does program_name: Mad Science - Eureka: Flight to the Future provide lunch?
program_name: Mad Science - Eureka: Flight to the Future does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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