Looking for an unforgettable summer experience that combines science, creativity, and hands‑on fun? Acewall Scholars’ Mad Scientist Camp & STEM Ambassador programs offer engaging summer science camps where young learners can explore STEM concepts through real experiments, leadership activities, and exploration of scientific careers. These camps are perfect for budding scientists, engineers, inventors, and curious minds across Virginia and beyond.

What Is the Mad Scientist STEM Summer Camp?

The Mad Scientist Camp is an exciting STEM summer program held annually in Richmond, Virginia, that invites students to dive deep into science, technology, engineering, and math. Campers participate in hands‑on experiments that make learning fun, memorable, and impactful. Themes often include physics challenges, chemistry investigations, engineering design, and tech explorations — all geared toward sparking curiosity and fostering problem‑solving skills. 

Acewall Scholars strives to make this camp accessible to every family by offering tiered financial assistance and reduced tuition options, lowering barriers so that no child is left behind. 

Hands‑On Learning that Inspires

At the Mad Scientist Camp, campers don lab coats, roll up their sleeves, and embark on a variety of science‑rich activities. Past camp experiences have included exciting laboratory explorations, tech projects, and collaborative experiments — all designed to bridge classroom learning with real‑world science. 

Whether it’s building rockets, coding simple robotics, exploring circuits, testing forces, or studying nature’s laws through dynamic models, this science summer camp engages young learners through curiosity and experimentation.

STEM Ambassador Tracks: Leadership + Science

For older students — especially rising 10th graders — Acewall Scholars offers the STEM Ambassador program, a special track within the Mad Scientist Camp that goes beyond experiments to build leadership, communication, and teamwork skills. 

Through this program, future STEM leaders:

• Participate in more than 20 guided lab experiments

• Attend college STEM lab visits

• Receive public speaking coaching

• Meet professionals working in science, technology, and engineering

• Lead and assist younger campers while building confidence in group settings 

The STEM Ambassador track also includes options focused on job readiness training and leadership development — helping teens grow not just as scientists, but as communicators and innovators. 

Why Choose a STEM‑Focused Summer Camp?

Summer science camps like Mad Scientist Camp provide experiences that help students:

? Build Knowledge Through Exploration
Hands‑on science activities deepen understanding of STEM subjects and connect learning to real‑world problems.

? Develop Critical Thinking & Creativity
Campers learn to ask questions, design experiments, analyze results, and think like scientists.

? Grow Social & Leadership Skills
Group projects build teamwork, communication, presentation skills, and confidence.

? Prepare for Future Success
Early exposure to STEM careers can inspire future academic directions and college dreams. SciGenie

Camp Details & Registration

• ? Dates: Mad Scientist Camp typically runs in early‑to‑mid July (e.g., July 7–18, 2025) in central Virginia. 

• ? Location: 3700 Midlothian Turnpike, Richmond, VA.

• ? Who It’s For: Students of various ages (with specialized tracks for older learners through STEM Ambassadors). 

• ? Affordable Options: Financial assistance and sliding‑scale tuition available to support all families. 

Registration for upcoming sessions typically opens in spring — messaging through the Acewall Scholars contact page helps parents receive reminders and updates.

Make This Summer Meaningful

Science summer camps are more than just a way to stay busy — they’re powerful educational experiences that mix fun with learning. Whether your child loves experiments, dreams of building technology, or thrives in collaborative settings, the Mad Scientist Camp & STEM Ambassador programs from Acewall Scholars are designed to ignite passion and curiosity.

Ready to explore science this summer? Visit the Acewall Scholars summer programs page to register and learn more! 

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