I registered my both kids to summer camp here. Their friends recommended to do the camp together…read morethough we usually go to other coding school. At first, my kids were really excited and came home talked about what they learned and created. It seemed like they had fun. Then problem started as my child told me that her file was deleted couple times and she couldn't find it. I told her to ask the instructor since they supposedly are good at computer. She told me that she couldn't log on because she forgot her password. Apparently this issue has been going on during the week long summer camp. I was not aware until Thursday evening from my child. Then I asked her what was she doing if she couldn't log on and no one could help her. She said she just sat there and listened. 1) we don't learn by sitting, we learn from doing and following step by step (so she wasted her learning time and my money) 2) no instructor aware that she was sitting there and not doing anything? Didn't raise their attention? 3) she claimed she forgot her password and instructor couldn't help her. Coder instructor should be able to trace back her password or reset password for her, correct??? 4) I emailed my concerns and I got back the response from manager that my child was joking with instructor. Yes, if she wasn't engaged and couldn't log on, I know my child would be bored and fooling around. Any child would. All the kids were laughing and having fun in class. I don't see any problem with my child enjoying the class and laughing. 5) couple kids said they had WiFi issues during class. Why would it be WiFi issues when this is a coding school. 6) when I emailed to the manager, his response was trying to point finger at my child that she was joking with the instructor instead of solving the issue and take responsibility about his instructors in class. No customer service. For sure, I won't recommend anyone to this place. Very disorganized and no customer service.

My children attended a summer camp at the coder school. This what I experienced:…read more Pros: the kids had fun there. When we entered or whenever we picked up or dropped off, you can see that children were having fun. You could see children laughing and smiling. They did complete some coding activities. Cons: 1. Limited staff- No one answered the phone. There was no front help person to answer phones during camp. I was running late, and called the office no one picked up the phone. When I picked up the children, the teacher gave his personal phone number to contact them. He said there is no one to answer phones during camp. Considering the amount of money as parents we pay for this activity and they should have someone in the front office answering the phone or have the teachers in the camp pick up the phone while the camp is in session. I know they are trying to cut cost, but the business phone should work during camp hours. 2. Each child are placed on their individual computers. If they have problems with the computer, instead of putting them on another one, they waited to repair it. So one of my children missed time during the day completing a project until they could the computer to work. We were not told about this until my children told us. We inquired about it and did not get a response why they were not put on another computer or that my child's project would be delayed. 3. Passwords- I have a younger child who forgot her password on the computer. The teacher didn't have the password that day, so she couldn't use the computer to complete her project. The following day, we contacted the manager to find out why the teacher didn't have it so our child could complete her work. The manager gave us the password. Then stated that our children were smiling and laughing in class. Prior to that comment, the teachers were giving my children compliments on how well behaved they were. That's an odd response from the manager-- deflect and blame tactic being used. My wife asked again why and we didn't get a response. We never found out from the manager nor the teacher why they didn't have the password prior day so my child could finish the project. Today, after our complaint, staff did have myu child's password. And again they avoided the question why they didn't have the password the day before. Overall, my children had fun. Other kids had fun. They looked like they learned something. However, the management and teachers could not answer simple questions and for the money we pay, there should not be downtime if computer is down or someone can't remember their password. However management avoided the question and was ready to deflect questions by blaming my children. We've gone to Code Ninja in the past and had a better experience there. They have better communication, kids have fun too, learn, and are more organized. If they have technical difficulties they move the child to another computer.

I would choose zero stars if it was an option…read more My 14 year old daughter went to her first high school summer geometry prep class and came away not thinking it would be a good fit for her. In addition, we would be out of town for half the classes. I thought we could make it work with makeup classes, but logistically even the makeup options were not readily available and not guaranteed. As a result, I asked to cancel her enrollment and receive a partial refund. I was informed that if the class is canceled before the first class, then we get a 50% refund. I asked them how are we supposed to know if it's a good fit until the student attends one class? In the end, they refused to refund us, and I have to say I'm extremely unhappy with this service. Their business philosophy seems to be, "Once we have your money we don't care if it doesn't work out for your child, we're not giving it back." This is not a great long-term business approach. I have spoken to other parents and they've had similar experiences. I highly do not recommend.

RSM has benefited my kids as it builds on logical thinking and helps students use different…read morestrategies to solve math problems. This gives a good framework for understanding concepts. The teachers at Cupertino RSM have been very helpful and patient.

My kid attend their robotic class during after school. She loved it. But the class mixed kids from…read moredifferent grades, she partnered with another kid who's older than her, and she often doesn't get her turn during the class, end up 'watching' during the whole class. I surface the problem to them, to ask why teacher doesn't make sure every kid get their turn. Look what they replied!

If I could, I would give a 0 star. David West / Gutierrez, the owner of Star Kids Academy did NOT…read moreissue the refund he owed me. After sending him the refund request, I waited for almost 4 weeks to get his response, saying that I have to wait another 3 months for him to decide if he'd like to issue the refund to me. He is definitely playing monkey business, not a professional educator at all. I am now trying to sue him / Star Kids Academy in the Small Claim Court, and will update the result of the Court trial later on.

My son Gavin has been with Athens Debate since 4th grade, and we couldn't be happier with the…read moreexperience. The program has helped him build a strong foundation in both public speaking and debate. Over the years, he's gained not only valuable speech and argumentation skills, but also confidence, critical thinking, and the ability to communicate effectively. When he started middle school, he transitioned into Lincoln-Douglas (LD) debate, and thanks to the outstanding coaching and supportive environment at Athens Debate, he quickly developed a real passion for it. He genuinely loves debating and always looks forward to practices and tournaments. The coaches are knowledgeable, dedicated, and truly care about each student's growth. They challenge students to think deeply while providing encouragement every step of the way. We're incredibly grateful for everything Athens Debate has done for our son and highly recommend Athens Debate to any family looking for an exceptional speech and debate program.

My sons learn speech and debate in Athens for 4 years. Athens offers an online opportunity as well…read moreas in person classes, easy to make up if missing classes, which is very convenient for the family with multiple children who need to schedule driving. I couldn't praise enough for Athens staffs, encouraging, friendly, and knowledgeable! They are not only debate coaches, they are role models for the children in how to interact with others with respect, consideration and compassion. The tournaments are super fun too! My boys love their in person tournaments where they can meet same age friends who also loves debate. A LOT of snacks in their in-person tournaments by the way. The trophies are big and nice. They really work very hard to leave the children life time memories. As a mother, I want to thank Athens for opportunity they provide and the dedication they show for children's growth!

One Stop Learning Center is definitely a hidden treasure in the Bay area. All the staff from the…read moredirector to the teachers are so low-key that not many parents know about this place. My friend and I toured the campus together and we both fell in love with the school right away. The courtyard is very beautiful and relaxing. I appreciate that the school offers a balanced curriculum and that kids get to learn and play in both the spacious indoor classrooms and beautifully-landscaped outdoor campus, all while being themselves. The teachers are loving and caring. My son has been going there for over six months now and he is always so happy and looking forward to spending his afternoon there.

One stop learning center is the best kept secret in Cupertino! They have an amazing playground for…read morekids with lots of extracurricular programs like Chinese (traditional too!), ping pong, math, 3D printing, etc. Their tuition rates are very fair. The owner is there the whole day to make sure all the kids are well taken care of. Highly recommended after school!

Counselors are super nice, and it's the one camp my kids have loved going to every day…read more They like playing with the computers (obviously) and it's nice to have them use minecraft to encourage them to learn about programming. One of my kids also took the YouTube class and absolutely loved. The owner/manager is always there and he's super friendly and helpful.

My son come home talking about fun activities. I feel so supported and happy. Somehow all the…read morestaffs working here are always smiling and opened for everybody. I truly recommend this iCode.

My son loves coding, so we attended an introductory session at Code Ninjas to learn more about…read moretheir programs and camps. The facility is very modern and visually impressive. However, whatever version of Scratch they were using, my son didn't like it. He already has experience with Scratch and is learning Python, so he found it less engaging than the coding platforms he is used to. We also found that the staff member giving us the tour was unable to answer many of our questions about the different camps and programs, which made it difficult to understand what each one offered. While the center has an exciting atmosphere and may be a good fit for children who are new to coding, we ultimately were not very impressed and did not feel it was the right fit for our family.

The place is very welcoming and friendly for kids, and it's a great environment for them to learn…read morecoding.

This art center has an excellent environment and a creative atmosphere. I will be going to visit…read moreRainbow art studio again .

A gem for budding artists where they get not only a very organized curriculum but also TLC for them…read moreto develop thr much needed confidence for their talent to flourish.

My little brother took lessons here a few year ago, and I was very shocked by this music school…read more The teachers and staff were unprofessional and lazy. My brother's teacher was on her phone many times throughout the lesson. Even worse, she actually slapped/hit his hand when he made mistakes. My brother came out crying. Isn't that abuse? I do not recommend this school. They treat students like objects.

My son has been taking lessons there for a while. Their instructors (from my limited experience are…read moregood). It would be nice if they took credit cards in this day and age, and I have no idea why they can't fork out the 2% to Visa to make it easier for all their customers, but that's life. I find it hard to believe that the owners don't like to use their credit cards when they go to merchants, but who am I to say? Other than that, it's a good school for music.