Skillit: Mad Scientist Experiments

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Mad Scientist Experiments

Get ready for some wild, wacky, and fun science experiments using everyday household items—become the mad scientists you’ve always wanted to be!

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The experience

Put your mad scientist cap on and embark on a day of mind-bending experiments and quirky discoveries. Our eccentric scientist guide will lead you through a series of hands-on experiments that will challenge your creativity and ignite your scientific curiosity. From creating colorful chemical reactions to making your own slime, you'll explore the fascinating world of science in a fun and interactive way. Get ready to embrace your inner mad scientist and leave with a head full of wacky ideas!

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Highlights & what’s included

  • Create Explosive Volcanoes: Use baking soda, vinegar, and food coloring to make your own erupting volcano!
  • Dancing Raisins: Drop raisins into a glass of soda and watch them bounce up and down as carbon dioxide bubbles rise!
  • Oobleck Madness: Make the fun non-Newtonian fluid Oobleck using cornstarch and water—watch it flow like liquid and turn solid when you touch it!
  • Invisible Ink: Use lemon juice to create your own secret messages that only appear when heated.
  • Lava Lamp Fun: Make a colorful homemade lava lamp with oil, water, and food coloring!
  • Rainbow in a Jar: Create a colorful density tower with sugar water, honey, and other liquids of different densities.
  • Balloon-Powered Rocket: Attach a balloon to a straw and launch it across the room—watch your homemade rocket zoom!
  • Fizzing Color Changing Potions: Mix baking soda with vinegar and a splash of food coloring for a magical color-changing, fizzing potion.
  • Slime Fun: Mix glue, water, and Borax to make gooey, stretchy slime that you can play with for hours!
  • Crystal Garden Creations: Grow your own beautiful crystals using salt, sugar, or Borax and watch them form over time!
  • Floating Egg Challenge: Add salt to water and make an egg float! Experiment with the right amount of salt for the perfect balance!
  • Secret Messages with Invisible Ink: Write secret messages with baking soda and water, then reveal them with heat!
  • Build Your Own Electric Circuit: Use a battery, wires, and a small bulb to create a working electric circuit that lights up!
  • Rocket Launch with Baking Soda and Citric Acid: Make a fizzy explosion with citric acid and baking soda, launching a mini rocket into the air!
  • By the end of this Skillit, your family will be certified mad scientists with a set of fun, DIY experiments to try again at home. Get ready for a day of laughs, learning, and “Eureka!” moments as you discover the world of science right in your own home!
  • All Science Materials: We’ll provide the ingredients and tools for all your experiments, from baking soda to straws and food coloring.
  • Mad Scientist Lab Gear: Lab coats (or aprons) and safety goggles to add to the mad scientist vibe.
  • Expert Guidance: A fun, interactive science guide to walk you through each experiment with tons of enthusiasm and quirky fun facts.
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What to bring
  • Curiosity & Creativity: Come with an open mind and a thirst for fun!
  • Comfortable Clothes: Wear clothes that you don’t mind getting a little messy.
  • Energy & Excitement: Bring your excitement—these experiments are all about having fun while learning!
  • Containers for Your Creations: If you want to save your experiments to show off later, bring small containers to hold your creations.


  • The fine print

    • Terms & Conditions: By purchasing this experience, you agree to our Terms and Conditions.
    • Refund Policy: This experience is non-refundable, but you can reschedule the date 48 hours prior to the event (one time only). Please see Skillit’s Cancellation Policy for more details.
    • Guest Disclaimer: The majority of Skillits are for ages 7 and up, please check the requirements for your specific class prior to booking.
    • Health & Safety: Please inform the instructor of any allergies, medical conditions, or special requirements before the experience begins. Skillit takes all necessary precautions to ensure the safety of all participants.
    • Damage Disclaimer: Skillit is not responsible for any personal belongings damaged during the experience. Please leave valuables at home.
    • Photography/Video Disclaimer: By participating in this Skillit, you consent to being photographed or filmed, and the use of these images or videos in promotional materials, unless otherwise stated.
    • Minimum Guest Requirement: If the minimum number of guests is not reached, Skillit reserves the right to cancel or reschedule the class.
    • FAQs: For any additional questions, please check our FAQs or reach out to Skillit!