Just an update to say camp emailed me later with some web-links on pieces to buy via bricklink.com…read more- super helpful! It's an iterative process, as you progress in the re-creation little subtleties in the bricks needed mean you to purchase more etc.

Wow my kid was engaged from dropoff till the very last minute of camp. No early pack-up and waiting…read morearound. The staff was super engaging with the kids, especially Lidia, Emmie, Sofia and Laura. Our kid can't wait for the next session!

We are visiting from out of state, and our two sons attended Camp Keff for one week. They had a…read moreWONDERFUL time despite going in cold, without knowing anything. Our ten year old went swimming almost every single day, and loved his field trip to the pinball museum. He made friends and felt very welcomed. Our seven year old loved his camp counselors and got a huge kick out of the pickle making activity and water day. Overall the staff were kind, attentive and very organized. I was told this was one of the more expensive camps in town--you definitely get what you pay for. Our kids are already asking to go back next year!

A transformative summer for my 9 year old rising 4th grader! My son often enjoys being at home…read moreplaying with his legos, reading, and playing with his brother. He is high functioning and can navigate most social situations, but this is what he prefers-- being home, playing independently and sticking to his happy routine. When I signed him up for camp Keff, I wasn't sure what to expect, as other than soccer he has never participated in anything like Camp Keff before. The first day we met his counselors, they asked all of the right questions and went out of their way to introduce themselves to my son and our family. The counselors were warm and introduced our son to other new campers in his group. My sense is that this was very intentional on their part, so as to foster a sense of connection amongst the newer campers. When we left him that day, he looked quite serious so naturally I went home wondering, "did I make the right choice encouraging him to get out of his comfort zone for a full 4 weeks (half of his summer break)?" Yes, that's right, we signed him up for 4 weeks knowing that no refund would be issued and it was the best decision ever! From that day forward, I dropped him off every day smiling and he would come home with an even bigger smile with so many camp stories to share! We weren't sure if he was ready to go on an overnight with the camp just yet, but as it turns out, we were the ones that weren't ready yet and he was LOL! He went on his first overnight with Keff and had an absolutely sensational time building forts, making crafts and eating s'mores by the fire. My son made so many new friends and even more wonderful memories I know he will cherish for a lifetime. He experienced so many new and engaging activities and with the support of Keff's well trained and experienced counselors, he was able to navigate things that have been more challenging in the past with ease. My son is already talking about going back next summer. His excitement and enthusiasm about all things Keff is a testament to the care and dedication with which these counselors approach their work of providing a safe and nurturing environment for campers to explore, play and create in! My only regret-- not signing him up for more weeks of camp. :) My many, many thanks and congratulations to the entire Keff camp staff on an epic summer of fun! Thank you for all that you do and for your care and commitment to the safety of our children!

Love this place. David is one of the best art teaches I have ever met. Will back again!read more

My child has been attending this art class for a few months now and we are very pleased with the…read moreexperience. David laoshi is very skilled and knowledgeable, and he does a great job of engaging the kids and keeping them interested. My child has learned so much and has really developed their artistic abilities. I highly recommend this art class for any child who loves to create and express themselves through art! Highly recommended!

My 6yr old loved the soccer camp. It was made fun, interactive, competitive, skill upgrades on how…read moreto play the games,. I had to move my son from half day to full day since he enjoyed the camp so much. Looking forward to re-enrolling him next year for the summer camp. Awards & Report card were a great booster as well.

My kid tried 2 weeks of this full day summer camp back in 2016. Not only did he learn a lot and…read moreimproved his game but also wanted more. Now it is January 2017 and he is already asking to go back. This time we are going for 3 weeks in Foster City. I highly recommend this camp for soccer fans.

My daughter attended Challenge School for one year from 2 to 3 yrs old (from Caterpillar to Ladybug…read moreclass). From the very first day, the teachers and staff have shown incredible love, patience, and dedication to the kids. My daughter looked forward to going to school every day, and we can see how happy she is and how much she has developed both academically and socially. The curriculum with the mandarin immersion and a variety of cultural celebrations are another highlight. We are incredibly grateful to all the teachers for making her such a positive and meaningful pre-school experience. We highly recommend Challenge school San Mateo Campus to any parent looking for a place where their child will be loved, supported, and inspired to learn. We have to say goodbye due to the relocation, but will always remember the warmth and love at Challenge. Thank you for making the preschool feel like a second home.

We were looking for a mandarin immersion program and toured a few options in the Peninsula area. In…read morethe end, we chose Challenge School for their efforts in maintaining accreditation (NAEYC and WASC), their balanced curriculum, the friendly environment, and good experiences from other parents. From the tour, the facility felt clean, safe and I felt comfortable with the staff as they seemed attentive, experienced, and committed. At first I was nervous to transition my oldest (2 yrs old at the time, now 3.5 yrs) as we don't speak any mandarin at home. However we were so surprised at how much he has learned and developed as he transitioned from Caterpillar to Ladybug and now to Butterfly Class. He is always excited to head to preschool and happily talks about his day after pick-up. The projects and activities in each class are age appropriate and meaningful and I appreciate how we get frequent updates with clear communication from the teachers in each class. I also love that they prepare Chinese and American holiday events at this age. Now our youngest (1.5 yrs old) started in the Caterpillar class and she has adjusted so well! I am so glad we chose to have our kids attend Challenge School for the peace of mind knowing that they're in great care while we are at work. All of the Caterpillar, Ladybug, and Butterfly teachers are wonderful, dedicated, and sincere with their class and most importantly, we can tell our kids have fun and are happy there. I highly recommend this location for a mandarin immersion preschool!

I Have been taking adult art class with Inna for half year and making a lot of progress. Inna is an…read moreamazing teacher who tailors the teaching based on my level. I'm able to learn a lot from each session. For someone who has been learning painting from YouTube for two years, getting immediate feedback on my work makes a huge difference. Also, watching Inna doing demos are simply rewarding and nothing short of wonder. Furthermore, Inna creates an inspiring environment that makes me want to do better each time and also learn from each other. The class is both serious and fun. Although still new to the field, I now approach painting in a different and more principled way. Would highly recommend the class to anyone who is interested in pursuing art in any capacity.

I have been learning to paint at Art Academia for about 2 years. Inna is a really talented artist,…read moreshe is very knowledgeable, patient, polite and is a great teacher! With every class I learn something new and feel absolutely accomplished! Lessons have been focused on a wide variety of topics like landscape, still life, portraits, different techniques of painting with pallet knife, brush. You're welcome to use any medium as well! During this pandemic, Inna has been able to beautifully adapt to teaching online over zoom and gives personal attention, it's almost like a private class! I consider myself fortunate to have found Inna as my art teacher and I would highly recommend Art Academia to any one who is passionate about art and would want to learn and grow into an artist.

My son attended the Kids Connection Summer Camp Coyote Cubs with Mrs. Floro. We originally signed…read moreup for just one week, but he loved it so much that we enrolled for a second week. If we hadn't had a vacation planned, we would've absolutely continued! Each day after camp, he would run up to me excited to share all the fun he had, something I haven't seen at his current school, so it made me so happy to see him so engaged. I really appreciated the blend of academics and fun, he thrived in that environment. Every staff member we met was kind and welcoming. The front desk team and the morning check-in ladies were always friendly, which made the experience even better. Thank you for putting together such a thoughtful and enriching program!

I'm a parent who is considering the school for my daughter. However, another parent told me that…read morethey have horrible reviews on yelp so I came here to read them.. I read all the one star reviews and have came to the conclusion that their criticism was unreasonable. Whether it was about promises made or protocol issues never once was review about how horrible the teachers were or how horrible my child felt at school.. I just wanted the owners of this establishment to know that those one star reviews are unreasonable and I will be following up with possible enrollment.. thank you to kids connection and their wonderful staff.

My son attended summer camp here and they did a good job growing his enthusiasm in new subjects and…read moreactivities. I really like arts and crafts that are offered. He comes home with paintings and other artwork. When I ask about my son's day they update me very clearly and honestly. My son seems very happy when the day is over so I have no complaints. They are a great group.

Our 8-yo attended the spring break camp at KidSmart and she absolutely enjoyed every minute of it!…read moreThey offered a fully packed variety of activities for kids of various age groups, exactly as advertised on website. Our kid liked the cooking session the most and enjoyed the science class very much, too--she was so excited when her seeds sprouted! She has been with KidSmart since kindergarten. Teachers not only teach lessons but also foster an encouraging learning environment with love and kindness. Compared with other after schools we experienced before, we are so grateful we found KidSmart!

We hosted our daughter's 9th birthday party here! She used to go to Deepa for her bharatnatyam…read moreclass and that's how we found this place. Deepa is a wonderful person,teacher and friend. My daughter had 15 friends join her for a paint party at netra studio. The teachers were absolutely amazing. They were so patient with all the kids and the paintings turned out so well. It's a really spacious studio with a kitchen, microwave and refrigerator incase you need to store any perishables for the party! We loved the whole experience and will be definitely back for more experiences like this.

My son loved the summer camps here with various art techniques! The instructors are friendly,…read morepatient and great teachers. My son was always excited to attend the art camps here!

I came here to watch the Songs For a New World performance on a Saturday afternoon. Because why…read morenot. I loved the theater and loved the performance. Because of its size, it provides an intimate experience regardless of where you sit. I sat at the second to last row but it still felt like a front row experience. At times I got goosebumps feeling like the actors were looking at me straight in the eyes. The concession was very reasonably priced. I got a cocktail for only $10.

This is a Fantastic theater, full of fun and talented actors... Great Fun! The Play that Goes…read moreWRONG! ... and a season 2026 Full of fun!! "Pickleball", "Gutenberg!", "School of Rock" and more !!!! Check it out... shows sell out.