My two boys have been attending Academicise for years, both for summer camp and after-school programs. They truly enjoy being there. The teachers are responsible, helpful, and supportive. The kids not only finish their homework on time, but they also receive extra practice packets to strengthen their learning. The summer camp is reasonably priced and thoughtfully organized, with creative weekly themes that keep the kids engaged. The food provided is nutritious and rotates biweekly, always including protein and fruit. You can tell they care for the children as if they were their own. Mr. Calvin is especially wonderful, he's very responsible, kind, and always willing to help. He communicates clearly and genuinely puts his heart into everything he does. We're so grateful to be part of this program! read more

Hands down one of the best, if not the best, after school programs in the SGV. This is a generational family business with decades of experience in after school care. We like that Mr. Calvin (the school director) pays close attention to children's behavior and the way they talk. I have observed the children who attend the school, and they are all "good kids". Mr. Calvin also encourages healthy snacks which is very important to us. We joined Academicise for a few years now, and there's not a day when homework is not completed. Even when my kid had to miss the program for 1-2 days due to sickness, the homework is always completed by the due date. It is a huge relief for working parents. They also provide extra packages which are slightly higher than the current grade level. Vans with seatbelts are also available for pick up. We are very happy with Academicise. My kid enjoys it a lot too. read more

A recommended after school. The teacher is responsible and communicates with the parents about the kid's problems in a timely manner. The teach will also cooperate with the parents to supervise the situation that the parents report to the teacher. My kid has been here for almost a year, and I can see the progress of the kid. Thank you. read more

Our kid was at Academicise Preschool on Live Oak and we ended up just being fed into Academicise afterschool program after the kiddo graduated along with a few of our child's AIP classmates so he already knew some of kids when he entered this program. The facility is large, clean, and full of sports/gaming equipment to entertain your kids during their break time. There is also an outdoor area for sports. There is no longer a hot snack provided by the program. You will need to bring your own snacks and they are strict with the "no junk" food rule -- which is great! During summer club, you may have the option to order lunch from a local restaurant for convenience. What I am most impressed with is the academic assistance they offer. We were at an afterschool program which offered zero homework help and basically was daycare. Academcise teachers assist with homework (load off parents' minds) AND hold class sessions to enhance their learning. This is not a daycare, folks. These kids do not just sit around and goof off. They work on individual workbooks of worksheets and I am impressed with what they are doing. Towards the end of the day is when they play and relax. As far as social facilitation goes, no attitude goes unnoticed here. I am from the old school way of thinking. The teachers here do not put up with any disrespect and disruption to a safe learning environment for their students. Calvin, the owner, is involved when things get hairy. The caregivers at our previous afterschool program would allow kids to roll in mud. :P Calvin, the current owner, is one of the best people to care for children. We have known him when he was at Academicise Preschool so we have gotten to know him over the years. He, like the preschool owners, cares deeply about the physical, emotional, and academic well being of the children. He is just a text away to check up on your kid and he is very responsive. We fully trust him! They are open during school breaks except the week of Christmas. They also have summer club to entertain your child during their off months. If you are a AIP parent, I think it's beneficial to transition your child over to Academcise for consistent positive experience. read more

I was referred to this place by my coworker who used to send their kids here when they we younger. She highly recommended how they emphasized academic AND other activities together. I completely agree with her opinion, and so far I am very satisfied. Piggyback on her opinion, I'd like to praise their level of communication. I can meet any of the teachers or Mr. Calvin at anytime to check the progress of my kids or just to ask general questions. It's a huge plus as a working mom because I've been very frustrated with other afterschool programs who just shut down their communication with parents once kids are enrolled. Also the way they try to control Covid-19 with kids & parents are superb. I went to several places before picking this and I cannot praise enough about their policy. read more

My son, Ethan has been enrolled in Academicise's after school program and summer program for the past three years and I can't be more grateful for their professionalism, educational standards, and caring attitude. Ethan was a worried child and scared of alot of things, especially in a new environment. From day one, under the care of Mrs. Mil and Mr. Calvin, they made Ethan feel so comfortable that in no time Ethan wouldn't want to leave Academicise when I pick him up. Ethan loves the balance of learning and fun at Academicise. With schools closing in March due to COVID-19, Academicise staff went above and beyond to offer their Online Distance Learning for 2 hours a day. This has helped Ethan tremendously, to continue his missed education during this unprecedented time. As I work from home and sitting next to Ethan during his daily zoom classes, I know being a teacher is not easy, but teaching online is surely quite difficult. Keeping the kids focused is quite challenging, multi-tasking from teaching to answering questions, ensuring each and every student understood the lesson, and reading and answering the zoom chats for those who doesnt have a microphone. Ethan's teacher has done all that with ease. Therefore, I would like to express my gratitude to Mr. Douglas, Ethan's teacher during the past few months of online learning during quarantine. Mr. Douglas is an exceptional teacher with a world of knowledge and patience. I am forever grateful for Mr. Douglas lighting up the candles for Ethan and all the kids in his 5th grade class, when it is pretty dark during this challenging time. read more

My kid moved to this after school starting this year. My husband and I are very impressed with their clean facility, well organized curriculum and friendly staffs. The school maintains a good balance in academic and extracurricular activities. All the staffs and teachers are competent and very patient when working with the kids. They are also very approachable and always take time to answer any questions we have. Each day they ensure kids are studying and doing their homework,at the same time giving the kids enough time for various activities (Computer, broad game, playground time etc). Last but not least, they provide healthy hot lunch/afternoon snack daily. Overall, I'm very happy that we picked this after school for our kid. read more

I was looking for another afternoon school program for my son during the pandemic after I found that the one he was going too wasn't very organized and my son wasn't learning much. I found this one on Yelp and decided to give it a try after initial consultation. I am very pleased to find out my son is showing significant improvement in both reading and Math in a short period of time. The materials do seem very advanced for the grade level though. My son enjoys the program and reading so much now! Highly recommend this school! read more

This school is excellent for learning. It has a gym that has two foosball tables that are good for entertainment at recess. The teachers are nice but can be strict to students. Outside, the is a kind of backyard playground. There is a small basketball hoop that is short and just right for little kids to learn and play basketball. The after school care provides a food service when children come the after school and when they go to recess. They pick kids up from school to the after school for an additional fee, but it's worth it. read more

I'm really thankful and grateful that I can meet Mrs. Mil and Mr. Calvin during this pandemic. The enthusiasm and hard effort they put in the school is really impressive, not to mention the teaching quality they are providing even it's just the online class but you still can significantly see the difference compared to other after school program. Thanks again for providing such excellent environment for my kids amid this unprecedented time. read more

Wow! Summer came and gone so fast! Last day of summer school and school start tmr for emperor.. My dght have a blast at Academicise. Curriculum is one thing but cleanness is another. This summer was a fun and relaxing summer for the kids. Lots of team work to finish up projects. Acting and experiment. Teachers are well educated and they really care about the kids. You feel very comfortable when you walk inside. They feed the kids well and not just junk food Or unhealthy food. Mrs. Mil and the staffs are very attentive to parents and the kids. They always keep us parent updated when something happen to your kids or if the kids struggling in class. You feel very safe leaving your kids there. So I highly recommend this place for after school program and summer school. read more

Great after school program. Caring, friendly, and knowledgable staff. The facility provides a great atmosphere for kids to learn and play, a well balanced education center. Kids are provided hot snack everyday. My son loves it here! read more

This afterschool facility is the first I have seen that also focused on exercise. This facility also offers warm snacks such as tuna sandwich or fried rice, and surprisingly no candy or chip on site which is what I love about it. Each classroom is brightly lighted and quietly unobstructed by noise with the door closed. I love that my son is challenged academically and taught with social etiquette in mind. The teachers and staffs are very nurturing. My son has developed a stronger self-esteem since attending there. read more

Academicise is 5 stars. I have been going here since 3rd grade and i enjoy it. The teachers help you, the food is good, and it is clean. You should come here! ^.^ read more

My daughter has been coming to Academicize for over a year now. The school offers a great curriculum for the children. There is a good balance between academic, social, and physical activities. I trust their professionalism and expertise. My daughter loves the staff there. As other reviewers have mentioned in their reviews that they see a difference the school has made in their children's development, it did as well for my daughter. My daughter was at a much higher reading proficiency compared to her peers in school. She is also well rounded as she also thrive in swimming and singing. read more

My 2 boys have been with Academicise since they started. I place 100% trust on them because they had been able to help both of them complete the homework in a timely manner. They would also encourage them to read daily & exercise twice a week. The teachers & staff in this after school truly care for the children and they even extend the hours to accommodate abnormal schedules. I find it most convenient as a working parent, would highly recommend their regular program & exceptionally fun Summer Program. read more

I just wanted to take some time to express how much I appreciate all stuff & teacher going extra mile help out my son homework. Great after school program;Friendly, Caring staff. Thank you for great Academicise after school is a great atmosphere for kids to learn and play, I wanted to Thank you Mrs. Mil for your dedication to all your students. Charles read more

Great after school program. Caring, friendly, and knowledgable staff. The facility provides a great atmosphere for kids to learn and play, a well balanced education center. Kids are provided hot snack everyday. My son loves it here! read more

Good news to working parents! Academicise picks up my kid from school directly and it closes at 6:30pm to accommodate late pickup. One thing I like the most is that they offer hot snack and lunch to kids. I don't need to worry whether my kid will be hungry after regular school and before I pick her up. Staff and operator are caring and the place is properly managed (i.e. clean and safe) in general. My kid has been with them since TK and they offer strong academic program which most Asian parents are looking for. read more

I would highly recommend academicise after my daughter has been there (after school and summer program) for many years. The facility is clean and neat, so you don't have to be concerned about the health issues for your child. They are not only helping kids to finish their school homework before they go home; but also giving out extra packets to improve their learning. The staff is friendly, caring, and patient. They have a great summer program such as cooking, chinese class, singapore math... and every friday they have a variety of fun field trips (my daughter loves it). They also have a lot of sport exercises that make sure your kids are not sitting there for watching tv for the rest of the day. read more