Professor Egghead Science Academy

What Professor Egghead Science Academy does

Professor Egghead Science Academy, operating as Professor Egghead Systems LLC, is a Southern California K-3 STEM education provider founded in 2007 by brothers Gary and Shaun Tuch and headquartered in Glendale, California. The company delivers hands-on science and engineering programs—built on a documented 80/20 kinesthetic learning methodology and an NGSS-aligned curriculum of 120+ science lessons and 60+ engineering lessons organized into non-repeating two-year modules—to children ages 4-10 through a fully mobile delivery model. Programs reach customers across three live channels: institutional partnerships (direct delivery to 600+ schools and 40+ districts, including grant-funded ELOP, ASES, 21st Century, and Upward Bound contracts), parks-and-recreation and community-center summer camps, and direct-to-consumer offerings such as science birthday parties and at-home private camps. Since 2020 the company has supplemented live delivery with a digital layer consisting of live virtual camps, asynchronous online science classes, and a tiered online video curriculum (family, classroom, and school licenses priced $50-$499).

The business model is multi-stream and primarily transactional, with subscription-style annual video access layered on top of one-time program fees for camps, parties, and workshops. Per-week pricing on at-home private camps ranges from $950 (basic, 5 hours) to $2,550 (extreme, 15 hours); online video licensing tiers span $50 (family) to $499 (school-wide unlimited students); and grant-funded programs are billed to school districts as managed services with compliance reporting. Founder ownership is retained, the entity is registered as a California LLC, and operations remain concentrated across Los Angeles, Orange County, and the San Diego region with no disclosed institutional capital, parent company, or M&A activity in the source material.

Name

Professor Egghead Science Academy

Legal name

Professor Egghead Systems LLC

Website

https://professoregghead.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Professor Egghead Science Academy is a Southern California K-3 STEM education provider, founded in 2007, that delivers mobile, hands-on science and engineering programs to schools, districts, parks, homes, and online learners across 600+ partner schools.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Children's STEM Education Services

NAICS

All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Hands-on Science Exploration & Experiments (Lab Kits, Science Clubs) (EDAMABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Science Camps & Field Programs (Nature, Space, Marine, Geology) (EDAMABAB), Math & Science Interactive Learning Platforms (STEM Core) (EDAFANAH)

Keywords

• STEM enrichment programs
• Children's science education
• After-school programs
• Science summer camps
• Hands-on science classes

Headquarters

HQ city

Glendale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. After School Enrichment Programs: Fee-based science and engineering classes delivered at schools, community centers, and parks. Charged per student or as a program fee to schools. Includes seasonal rotating modules.
2. Summer Science Camps: Weeklong full-day and half-day science camps for kids ages 4-10, offered at parks, schools, and community centers. Pricing tiers from $950/week (basic) to $2,550/week (extreme) depending on duration and inclusions.
3. At-Home Private Science Camps: Private camp delivered at the customer's home with flexible scheduling. Professors come directly to families with all materials included. Packages range from $950/week (basic) to $2,550/week (extreme).
4. Online/Virtual Science Classes: Live online science classes with materials shipped to students. $100 for 5-week session (online classes), $224/week for virtual camp, with materials included.
5. In-School Science Workshops: Mobile workshop programs delivered directly at schools with over 120 lesson options. Schools pay for the program delivery, often funded through school budgets or PTA contributions.
6. Science Birthday Parties and Events: On-site science parties and events with demonstrations (dry ice shows, slime, rockets) for private bookings. Covers over 100 science and engineering topics.
7. Grant-Funded Programs (ELOP, ASES, 21st Century, Upward Bound): Turnkey STEM solutions for schools and districts funded through government grants. Programs satisfy grant requirements including attendance tracking, progress reporting, and program goals. Billed to school districts as vendors.
8. Online Video Content Licensing: Schools and families can purchase access to pre-recorded science video lessons. Family access: $50, Class access (up to 30 students): $149, School access (unlimited students): $499.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Professor Egghead Science Academy delivers hands-on STEM education for children ages 4-10 (grades K-3) through mobile, instructor-led programs. Core offerings include after-school enrichment classes, in-school science workshops, summer day camps, at-home private camps, birthday parties, and grant-funded programs (ELOP, ASES, 21st Century, Upward Bound), supported by an NGSS-aligned, non-repeating 2-year curriculum and complemented by online video lessons and a virtual engineering kit.

Product overview

Professor Egghead Science Academy is a K-3 STEM education company offering a comprehensive suite of hands-on science and engineering programs. The core portfolio includes ELO-P Science Programs for grant-funded school districts, weekly After School Enrichment Classes with six rotating science modules (Secret Agents, Astronauts, Superheroes, Explorers, Detectives, Inventors), and four LEGO-based engineering modules (Mega Machines, Ancient Wonders, Super Structures, Amusement Parks). Programs are delivered through multiple formats: in-person at schools and parks, summer day camps, private at-home camps, and virtual/online camps. Supplementary offerings include over 120 in-school science workshops, online video curriculum (NGSS-aligned K-3 lessons at $50-$499 tiers), and a Virtual Engineering Kit for grant-based programs. The company also offers science-themed birthday parties and events featuring dry ice shows and slime activities. All programs emphasize kinesthetic learning with 80% hands-on activities and include take-home experiments, keyword learning, and achievement degrees.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ELO-P Science Program Grant-funded hands-on science and engineering education program delivered at schools and districts, satisfying ELOP, ASES, 21st Century, and Upward Bound grant compliance requirements including attendance tracking, progress reporting, and program goals.
• Science Enrichment Programs (After School Classes) Weekly after-school science enrichment classes for grades K-3 featuring hands-on experiments and take-home projects across six rotating modules including Egghead Secret Agents, Astronauts, Superheroes, Explorers, Detectives, and Inventors.
• Science Workshops Mobile in-school science workshops delivered on-site at schools, parks, and community centers with over 120 lesson options aligned to TK-4 NGSS Science Standards, including 2 demonstrations, 3 keywords, and a take-home experiment per session.
• Science Summer Camps Weeklong full-day and half-day science camp programs for kids ages 4-10 held at parks, schools, and homes, featuring themes including Rocket Camp, Explorer Camp, Detective Camp, and LEGO-based Mega Machines and Super Structures engineering camps.
• At-Home Private Science Camps Private science camps delivered directly at the customer's home for children ages 4-10, available in Basic ($950/week), Premiere ($1,800/week), and Extreme ($2,550/week) packages with flexible scheduling and all materials included.
• Virtual/Online Science Camp Live online science camp for ages 5-10 priced at $224/week with materials shipped directly, featuring 9AM-12PM PST sessions with hands-on experiments, demonstrations, and interactive content.
• Online Science Videos for Kids NGSS-aligned K-3 video curriculum with 30-minute lessons, available in Family Access ($50), Class Access ($149 for up to 30 students), and School Access ($499 for unlimited students) tiers.
• Science Birthday Parties Science-themed birthday party experiences featuring dry ice demonstrations, color-changing chemical reactions, slime activities, and over 100 science and engineering topics, delivered on-site at the party location.
• Upward Bound STEM Program Grant-funded STEM program targeting low-income, first-generation college students with hands-on engineering programs including progress tracking, attendance monitoring, and career pathway discussions.
• LEGO Engineering Classes (Mega Machines, Ancient Wonders, Super Structures, Amusement Park) LEGO-based engineering classes where students design and build mega machines, ancient wonders, super structures, and amusement park attractions, then test their creations through stress tests, crush tests, and weight challenges.
• Virtual Engineering Kit Physical engineering kit shipped directly to schools for virtual or grant-based programs, including an engineering journal, standard LEGO bricks, and specialty machine pieces for over 60 lessons.
• Virtual Laboratory (Free Online Lessons) Free online science video lessons with topics including Weather or Not, Trapped in Tar Pits, Brain Benders, Amazing Air, Lightning Strikes, Ransom Note, World of Water, and Stellar experiments.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students learn 3 science keywords and a science/engineering topic each week
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Worthy of LoveminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLos Angeles-based foundation that offers birthday celebrations to homeless children or children without parents. Professor Egghead provides free science-themed birthday parties for these students.
• Title 1 SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with Title 1 schools serving low-income communities. Professor Egghead provides free presentations and donated workshops to these schools to expand science opportunities for underserved students.
• Local Science Community GroupsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnerships with various community organizations that help expand reach to families in pursuit of science education. These partnerships aim to expand science opportunities to students that they wouldn't otherwise be working with.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• KiwiCo: Subscription-based STEM kit company for kids delivering hands-on projects at home with a strong digital/online presence. Comparable hands-on, science/engineering curriculum and K–3 audience, but operates via shipped kits rather than on-site instructors.
• Code Ninjas: Franchise-based STEM enrichment provider focused on coding and STEM for kids ages 7–14. Adjacent STEM enrichment category with a similar franchise delivery model, but narrower coding/computer-science focus vs. Professor Egghead's broader science/engineering scope.

Direct peers

• Mad Science: The largest direct competitor — a franchise-based mobile science enrichment provider offering after-school programs, in-school workshops, summer camps, and birthday parties for elementary-aged children. Closely comparable product, target market (K–3), and mobile delivery model.
• Engineering For Kids: Franchise-based engineering enrichment provider for ages 4–14 offering after-school programs, camps, and in-school workshops with LEGO and STEM engineering content. Closely overlaps Professor Egghead's LEGO-based engineering modules and franchise delivery model.
• Club SciKidz: National provider of science camps and after-school enrichment for elementary-aged children, with hands-on experiments and themed modules. Directly comparable in audience, age focus (4–10), and camp/enrichment delivery format.
• BrainVyne: STEM and enrichment programs provider operating after-school classes, camps, and events for elementary-aged children. Overlaps on format (after-school enrichment + camps) and K–3 focus.
• Science Explorers: Mobile science enrichment provider offering after-school clubs, summer camps, and in-school workshops for elementary students. Directly comparable in mobile delivery, age band, and curriculum-aligned hands-on format.
• Snapology: Franchise STEM enrichment provider using LEGO-based activities for ages 3–14 across after-school programs, camps, and parties. Comparable hands-on, kinesthetic STEM methodology and franchise replication strategy.
• Science Matters: Mobile, in-school science enrichment provider delivering hands-on demonstrations and experiments to elementary schools. Comparable in target customer (schools/districts), hands-on methodology, and on-site delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• Steve Spangler Science: Established science education brand offering hands-on science kits, classroom programs, and STEM resources for elementary schools. Comparable hands-on science methodology and school-district customer base, but broader product portfolio including curriculum and consumables.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCNDZiiFlA0apfgXJQ_QsFTQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/professoregghead
• Instagraminstagram.com/profegghead/?hl=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/professor-egghead-science-academy

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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