Mad Science Lab at Illuminate Montessori in West Alex

  • Chemistry, General STEM, Science
Illuminate Montessori at West Alex: 3475 N Beauregard St, Alexandria, VA 22302, USA
Sep 25 2026
Dec 04 2026

Days

  • Fri 

Mad Science Lab

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Monthly Payment
$98.00 USD

Description

This hands-on program introduces young learners to the basics of chemistry and material science through exciting, mess-worthy experiments. Designed for curious kids who love to explore, students investigate how materials change, react, and behave in surprising ways, using their hands, their senses, and their imagination.

Payment period

FourWeeks

Upcoming payment schedules

Schedule date Payment due
09/25/2026 - 10/22/2026 09/20/2026
10/23/2026 - 11/19/2026 10/18/2026
11/20/2026 - 12/04/2026 11/15/2026

Description

🧪 Mad Science Lab

Goopy. Fizzy. Stretchy. Explosive. Welcome to Mad Science Lab — where the messier the experiment, the better the learning.

This hands-on program introduces young learners to the basics of chemistry and material science through exciting, mess-worthy experiments. Designed for curious kids who love to explore, students investigate how materials change, react, and behave in surprising ways — using their hands, their senses, and their imagination.

Each session focuses on a simple science concept. Children mix, squish, pour, and observe. Learning happens through touch, play, and guided exploration. No prior knowledge needed. Full hands-on engagement.

Through experiments and group investigations, students build scientific curiosity, critical thinking, and early STEM skills while having an absolute blast.


 

💡 What They'll Learn

  • States of Matter: Students discover how materials can act like both a solid and a liquid at the same time through experiments like oobleck and slime.
  • Chemical Reactions: Kids explore what happens when two safe ingredients combine to create something totally new — bubbles, foam, and fizz included.
  • Density & Mixtures: Children investigate why some liquids float on top of others and why certain materials refuse to mix.
  • Polymers & Material Science: Students get hands-on with stretchy, gooey materials and learn why they behave the way they do.
  • Observation & Prediction: Every experiment encourages kids to guess what will happen, watch closely, and talk about what they saw.
  • Scientific Confidence: Each session empowers kids to ask questions, try things out, and take pride in being a real scientist.

 


 

🧾 2026 Discounts

  • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Sibling Discount: Enroll 2+ siblings at once and get 5% off the second child or more. Discounts apply automatically at checkout when you add more than one child to your cart.

  • 🏅 Military Discount: 10% Off – Email us at [email protected] with any military ID to receive your military discount code. This discount can only be combined with the Sibling Discount, not with other offers.

  • 📚 Educator Discount: 10% Off – Email us at [email protected] with a valid teacher ID to receive your educator discount code. This discount can only be combined with the Sibling Discount, not with other offers.



📅 Holidays & Closure

No classes on: November 27th, 2026

Make-Up Class Dates: December 11th and 18th, 2026 

If a class is canceled by Odin Wise Academy due to weather, facility closure, coach emergency, or other unforeseen circumstances, we will hold make-up classes. Make-up classes are offered only if the session is canceled by Odin Wise Academy.



💵
 Enrollment & Billing Policy

  • Open Enrollment: Families can sign up at any time. Each class is a stand-alone session, so there’s no long-term commitment.

  • Mid‑Program Start: Joining mid-program? Payments are prorated from your first class, so your child won’t miss out.

  • Monthly Billing: Tuition is billed monthly. To cancel, please email us at least 3 weeks before your next billing cycle.

  • Transfers: If your child moves to another school mid‑program, free transfers are available if space permits.

  • No Refunds: Once a payment is made, it is non‑refundable.

  • Odin Wise Cancellations: If we cancel a class and no make‑up date is scheduled, you will receive a full refund for the canceled session(s).



📝 Waitlist Policy

If your preferred class is full, join the free waitlist online.
If a spot opens up, you’ll receive an email to register.



📧 Email: [email protected] for any questions!

 

 

Restrictions

Participants must be 2 years and 7 months to 6 years old when the program starts.

Registration period

Registration starts on 06/09/2026 and ends on 12/03/2026.

Participants may register at any time during this period.

In-person location

Illuminate Montessori at West Alex: 3475 N Beauregard St, Alexandria, VA 22302, USA