Mr. Bond, Science Guy

What Mr. Bond, Science Guy does

Mr. Bond's Science Guys is a Nashville-based science edutainment company founded in 2007 by Keith Trehy, a British-born chemist and former Mad Science franchise operator, after leaving that franchise. The company delivers hands-on STEM and STEAM programs to children ages 4–14 through a mobile science lab model: trained instructors branded as 'edutainers' (or 'Science Guys') travel to customer sites with portable equipment and conduct safe, curriculum-aligned experiments. The product portfolio spans ten program lines: science-themed birthday parties, in-school field trips and assembly shows, preschool programs, homeschool programs, after-school science clubs (including virtual on Zoom), seasonal science camps at 12+ Middle Tennessee host locations, scout badge programs, public library summer-reading shows, fundraising booths, and a co-branded nitrogen-ice-cream party package at Chill-N. Programs are aligned with Tennessee Next Generation Science Standards, and over 150 hands-on workshops plus 80+ STEM programs are available.

The business operates on a multi-stream revenue model: unit-priced in-school visits at $6/child with a $225 minimum; birthday party packages starting around $300 for up to 20 kids; subscription-style after-school clubs at $145 for a 12-week session or $75 for a 4-week session; and camp registrations processed through partner host locations (Williamson County Parks & Recreation, Montgomery Bell Academy, Harding Academy, Nashville Classical, Montessori Centre, and others). Distribution is direct-to-consumer for parents and direct-sales for schools and organizations, supplemented by a channel/reseller layer where partner institutions handle registration and collect fees. Anchor institutional customers include Metro Nashville Public Schools, Williamson County Schools, Nashville Public Library, YMCA of Middle Tennessee, Nashville Zoo, and Mt. Juliet Parks & Recreation.

The company is privately held, founder/family-owned with no disclosed institutional funding, and operated with 1–10 employees plus a team of branded Science Guys. A family-affiliated entity, The Science Guys of Baltimore, serves the Baltimore/Washington D.C. region. Geographic reach is concentrated in Middle and East Tennessee with extensions into Kentucky and Alabama for library summer-reading programming, and ad hoc travel to Florida and South Africa. The firm is repeatedly voted 'Best Kids Entertainer' by Nashville Parents.

Name

Mr. Bond, Science Guy

Legal name

Mr. Bond's Science Guys

Website

https://mrbondscienceguy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Mr. Bond's Science Guys is a Nashville-based science edutainment company that delivers hands-on STEM/STEAM programs — birthday parties, in-school field trips, camps, clubs, scout programs, and library shows — to children ages 4–14 across Tennessee and adjacent states via a mobile-lab model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Children's STEM Education Services

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Games, Toys & Children's Vehicles (No Dolls & Bicycles) (3944)

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), Chemistry Enrichment Programs (EDAMABAG)

Keywords

• Children's science education
• STEM education programs
• Science birthday parties
• After-school science clubs
• Hands-on science workshops

Headquarters

HQ city

Nashville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Birthday Party Services: Science-themed birthday party entertainment with hands-on experiments and shows, including the Crazy Chemistry Party package
2. In-School Field Trips: Classroom workshops and assembly shows delivered at schools, priced per child with minimum fees
3. Science Camps and Clubs: Multi-week science camps (summer, spring break) and after-school clubs with recurring registration fees
4. Scout and Organization Programs: Customized science programs for scouts, libraries, and community organizations
5. Fundraising Events: Science booths and shows for fundraising events where organizations keep ticket sales

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Mr. Bond's Science Guys delivers hands-on STEM/STEAM "edutainment" programs for children ages 4-14, led by trained "Science Guys" who bring a mobile lab of equipment and materials directly to schools, birthday parties, libraries, scout troops, and community events across Tennessee. The portfolio includes 150+ workshops and assembly shows aligned with Tennessee Next Generation Science Standards, covering themes such as Crazy Chemistry, CSI, Space, Engineering, STEAM, and BioScience, delivered as one-time shows, recurring weekly clubs, multi-day camps, and birthday party packages.

Product overview

Mr. Bond's Science Guys is a science education entertainment company ('edutainment') offering experiential programs for children ages 4-14. The portfolio consists of multiple distinct program types: Birthday Parties (interactive science celebrations with themed shows), In-School Field Trips (mobile science labs with 150+ hands-on workshops aligned to TN Science Standards), Assembly Science Shows (large-group performances with explosions and reactions), After School Science Clubs (weekly virtual or in-person programs with experiment kits), Science Camps (week-long and daily camps across 12+ Middle Tennessee locations with themes like CSI, Space, Crazy Chemistry, Engineering, and STEAM), Scout Programs (badge-earning workshops for Boy/Girl Scouts), Library Shows (free summer reading programs across 100+ locations), Fundraising Programs (science booths for school/organization events), Preschool Programs (PreK-appropriate activities), and Homeschool Programs (enrichment for homeschool families). Programs are delivered by trained 'edutainers' with science backgrounds and undergo background checks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Science Guys: Science education programs and entertainment for kids

Products and services

• Birthday Parties

Quantifiable outcome

• Voted Best Kids Entertainer by Nashville parents

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Chill-N Nitrogen Ice CreamminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 September 2024Partnership with Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream to offer combined Crazy Chemistry Party packages at their Nashville location. Science Guys provide 45-minute science show plus slime hands-on activity, while Chill-N provides venue space and ice cream service. Package starts at $300 for Science Guys portion plus $350-500 for Chill-N venue and ice cream.
• Science Guys of BaltimoreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated company operated by Mr. Bond's daughter and son-in-law, serving the Baltimore, Maryland and Washington D.C. area. Co-marketing for virtual science classes and camps during COVID-19 pandemic. Registration for virtual clubs hosted through Science Guys of Baltimore website.
• Williamson County Parks and RecreationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWCPR serves as hosting partner for after-school science clubs and summer camps at multiple locations including Franklin, Nolensville, and Longview/Spring Hill. They handle registration and collect fees, while Science Guys provide the programming.
• Little Art HouseminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFamily Fridays partnership at Little Art House in Hillsboro Village for combined Science and Art programs for children ages 4-8.
• Shelby Bottoms Nature CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual Science Spectacular fundraiser events held at Shelby Bottoms Nature Center in Nashville. 5 free science shows presented during the fundraiser series.
• Montgomery Bell AcademyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHost location for summer science camps serving West Nashville families.
• Harding AcademyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHost location for summer science camps serving Belle Meade families.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/scienceguystn
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/mrbondsciencegu
• Facebookfacebook.com/MrBondScienceGuy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mr-bond-science-guy
• Instagraminstagram.com/scienceguystn

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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