They gave our son excellent coaching in track. Very caring and very professional. We were so…read moreimpressed and grateful for their great work.

Sports & Scholars provided an excellent tutor for our daughter. She connected very well with her,…read moreand was a very pleasant person to have at our home. She visited our daughter at our home and made it very convenient on her schedule, balancing homework and sports. Overall she was a great fit for our daughter and very professional as well. Mike and Shari Pace

I was a volunteer counselor here for 3 years, for kids in elementary schols in the Bay Area. Some…read moreof the best experiences of my life occurred here, at Exploring New Horizons (ENH). It is an awesome nonprofit/ for-public-benefit corp. specializing in environmental education and dedicated to enriching the lives of students through hands-on and activity-based learning. Since 1979, ENH has brought over 80,000 children to a closer understanding of themselves and the Earth around them. The naturalists are incredibly educated and insightful, patient with children, and constantly entertaining and educational. The camp directors are committed to providing high quality, affordable environmental education for the greater San Francisco Bay Area. Tier goal truly is to enrich the lives of youth through the awareness and understanding of the beauty and diversity of nature and each other. They strive to "nurture intelligent, active citizens who will work together to create a healthy and sustainable environment and a responsible society." The capacity is for ~ 200 students, and feels like a home-away-from-home for over 4,500 5th/6th graders. ENH serves many of the same schools and school districts today that began coming to our program in the disco era. "Program Curriculum: As with all of our programs, the ENH-Loma Mar curriculum framework focuses on three strands: Environmental Awareness and Natural History Cooperation, Group Dynamics, and Team Building Self-esteem, Empowerment, and Citizenship ENH teaches these concepts throughout the week using a variety of experiences in three distinct ecosystems: the old-growth redwood forest, the oak woodlands, and the tidal zones and marshes of the nearby coast. The curriculum philosophy is: we teach students how natural systems work, how to work effectively in groups, and give role models of others who have changed the world. These students will feel empowered to make conscientious decisions. When a person makes better decisions, they achieve a sense of hope. With hope comes more change, and the cycle is perpetuated. Although all goals may not be realized by all students while attending ENH, we feel our program creates a strong foundation upon which teachers and parents can later build. Indeed, many individuals who have participated either as students or high school counselors have told us how their experience at ENH changed their lives and the way they view the world. The magic of the redwoods, the stirring beauty of Pescadero Creek, the peacefulness of the organic graden, the roar and whispers of the Pacific Coast, the echoing laughter of hundreds of young voices and the love and dedication of the ENH staff all combine to make the students stay at ENH-Loma Mar truly memorable experience, one that they will carry with them for the rest of their lives." They also have an amazing garden: An important part of the curriculum at ENH Loma Mar is the organic garden and sustainability village. They have been a place for hands on learning and environmental education that has been maintained with the help of students since 1990. Students learn about the concept and reason behind organic gardening, solar power and sustainable water usage. During their time in the garden the students might plant seeds, look for garden worms in our vermicompost area or work with our compost hive, prepare beds for planting, harvest vegetables and make pizza in our cob oven or explore the pond and the many creatures living in it. To help students understand solar power we offer them an opportunity to experience it hands on with our solar tools donated by solar school house. Our sustainability village also features four yurts and the garden house powered by solar energy, a composting toilet and a water harvesting grey water system. In addition to the diverse plant life in the garden, students also have the chance to spend some time with animal friends too. The Loma Mar garden is home several ducks and chickens that help our garden by supplying manure for our compost and free range eggs for the naturalists. A special treat is the beautiful Barn Owl (formerly a guest of the Lindsey Wildlife Museum); the kids freak out with excitement about this animal. This is a great way for students to observe and discuss adaptations in predator and prey animals, free range and organic animal products, rehabilitation and the human impacts on animals in the wild.

Love this place. Very educational and fun environment. The staff i wonderful and environment is…read morejust breathtaking. I was Volunteer counselor there for 3 trips, all with different schools and each time has blown me away.

Great place to find a tutor for your busy high school student. Signed my daughter up for help in…read moreGeometry and she brought her grade up next text and for the final exam. A friendly and very qualified Stanford student worked patiently to review her current study area and prepare her for homework and quizzes. My daughter was hesitant and loathsome, but she appreciates I do little things to help her achieve success.

I've been taking an evening group Spanish class for the past few months and have thoroughly enjoyed…read morethe experience. The instructors at Learnika are experts at tailoring the class to fit the student's needs while maintaining a fun and informative atmosphere.

This is very good for your children, they have something called the closest and they lock the bad…read morekids in there- jk they don't do that the closest is a closest as said in the name, but its walls are covered in glow in the dark sticker and it is very lovely what Helena will do for her students, and what she will allow them to do. They study and have a lot of fun which is rare for a tutoring center. Even if she is not working with them it has a nice environment which makes it easy to do work. Some kid colored the staple though, which is actually pretty nice because now whenever you staple something it's rather pretty. All the students there are also very nice and you're sure to make some friends which is nice for socially awkward kids, and if you don't make any friends you still have Helena. :)

I was tutored by Helena for reading and writing for the SAT for a couple of months. She is very…read moreenthusiastic and passionate about teaching. She helped proofread my personal statements and prepared me for the essays on the SAT. The environment at MTP is very friendly and welcoming. I was also tutored by Jon for math in preparation for the SAT. He's very dedicated when teaching and offers some great advice for college too. I improved by 300 on the SAT and got into UC Davis.

My family loves Little People's School!…read more My daughter was attending another Pre-school in the area. It was very crunchy and focused on imaginary play, valued positive discipline and followed a more Montessori-like structure. We liked it and it was great encourager for our shy 2.5 year old, but as she grew we found it didn't provide enough structure for the analytical child she was becoming. Little Peoples seems to breach both worlds in terms of encouraging a child's imagination and allowing them to explore their world without rushing them into a system of structured learning too soon.. and also providing enough educational stimulas to engage their minds. We love how the teachers interact with the kids; especially Ms. Peg and Mr. Matt. My daughter attended for a year and half, and was more than ready to enter Kindergarden. Ms Peg always has great advice and seems to instinctively know how to approach a child based on the specific personality. We like it so much our son now attends, and since he's only 3.5 and a summer child, we will more likely be there for another 2 years. Another Great perk? Having a male pre-school instructor who is great with the kids and also a good role model for our son. I would agree with one of the previous reviewers, and ignore Susana H. She may have had valid concerns but her review is positively ridiculous and unfair since she didn't leave any reasonings for the bad review.

Nothing more to say then I am now sending my 3rd child there! The best teachers, curriculum,…read morepricing, and most of all, a great family and community!!!

Time flies when having fun. I am very happy with the choice I made to bring my son to Kamp…read moreExtreme. I had a real hard time finding something suitable for my son last year and I was dreading the end of the school year but luckily I came across Kamp Extreme's flier for their summer camp. I attended orientation and I was very pleased with all of the instructors and their professionalism. Monday-Friday Kamp Extreme takes up the entire center used by the Family Bible Fellowship in Newark. There is plenty of parking and they even block part of their parking lot so the kids can go outside and play. Their classrooms are huge and they provide tons of board games, crafts, air hockey and foosball tables for the children to stay entertained. They have a strict check-in and out procedures and there is no way to get through the classrooms without walking by their front office first which is always occupied by one or two of the camp instructors. Ash Park is about two blocks away from the center and right after lunch they pair up the kids and walk to the park, if weather permits. They provide parents with a calendar of events for each day so that we are informed of the activities that the children will be doing every day. It's not all fun and games however, Kamp Extreme also provides emotional and character growth. During Session One for example, they went over the importance of integrity for the K-1st graders. 2nd and 3rd graders learned about who they are when no one is looking and 4th-5th graders went over the meaning of true character. In summary, I am extremely happy with my son's attendance in their camp and hope they stay around for years to come.

What truly set our consultant apart was his genuine care and investment in my daughter's success…read more He were always available to answer questions, provide emotional support, and celebrate my achievements along the way. Hiring a college consultant was the best decision we made for my daughter academic future. His expertise, personalized attention, and unwavering support were invaluable, and we can't recommend his services highly enough to any student navigating the college admissions process.

If your high schooler is planning to apply to college, look no further than Nick. Nick is one of…read morethe kindest and most supportive mentor that my son has had the pleasure of knowing. He is passionate about helping kids and that is ever so obvious in the time he takes to get to know them personally. Nick was there every step of the way through the college application process. His background in teaching lends to his immense experience. Nick was able to draw out stories and experiences that were needed for the essay writing pieces and helped with numerous edits until each essay was concise yet precise. As parents we are so grateful to have found such an amazing, kind, thoughtful and supportive counsellor.

I've been following the wonderful work happening at Basic Foundation School, and I'm genuinely…read moreimpressed by the thoughtfulness and quality of their summer camp and after-school programs. They offer an amazing range of activities -- reading comprehension, math and logic, STEM, public speaking, Hindi shloks, and arts and crafts -- all carefully designed for children aged 5 to 10 years. It's the kind of program that focuses on building strong academic foundations while encouraging creativity and confidence. The founders are passionate, caring, and have created a very welcoming and safe environment where children can truly thrive. The environment is warm, safe, and nurturing, and you can really see the passion and dedication of the team behind it. They are doing an incredible job providing a valuable service to the community! The only small downside is that the program is currently limited to the 5-10 age group. It would be wonderful if they expanded to include slightly older children as well -- there's definitely a need for high-quality programs for preteens and early teens too! That being said, for parents of younger children, this is an outstanding place to give your child a great start. Highly recommended!

My 5 year old attended Ms. Shubham's Basic Foundation School summer camp and absolutely loved it…read more Ms. Shubham is warm, cheerful and friendly with a very positive attitude. My kid did a lot of STEM activities, reading, writing. His math drastically improved with Ms. Shubham's one on one attention. I was also pleasantly surprised at the how much his handwriting improved in that short time. Overall, my kid had lots of fun along with learning and is already asking when he can go back. I would highly recommend Basic Foundation School.