My kids be will returning this summer! Project Think was an incredible experience for my children! The program offered a perfect balance of engaging lessons, hands-on activities, and fun enrichment opportunities. The teachers were knowledgeable, patient, and truly passionate about helping students grow. This is a GREAT way to avoid the "summer slide" in academics! My children not only strengthened or maintained their academic skills but also gained confidence and a love for learning. Each year a new theme is introduced in which the curriculum is built around. I highly recommend this camp to any parent looking for a meaningful and enjoyable summer experience for their child! read more

This is our second year attending Project Think and our son loves it. If you're looking for structure, education & fun to keep the kids entertained during the summer this is the place. 5 stars! read more

My daughter loved this engineering camp. Was our first year and she would like to return next year.

Both my son's have attended project think for a couple years and they love it! The staff and volunteers are great! A lot of fun learning. I definitely recommend this camp for the Summer. read more

Everything went better than expected! Kids enjoyed the science experience top and bottom! Admin staff was so accommodating and warm!!!! We will be sending our 10yo and 7yo back again!!!! read more

This was our first year at Project Think and we will definitely be back next year. My son had so much fun. It was very educational. Staff was GREAT. My son looks forward to coming every day. Thank you Project Think! read more

We've been sending our kids to Project Think for three years and absolutely love it! I'm amazed at all the great projects they do and my kids love it as well. read more

We have been going to project think over the past 3 years and really enjoy the learning activities the kids do in the morning and swimming and/or drama in the afternoon. It's a fun filled camp that also keeps your kids learning through the summer read more

Great place for kids to learn and make friends for the summer. Highly recommended for parents who work and want their kids to interact.

My son just finished a week at Project Think and loved every minute. He learned so much and had the best time with his friends. We're so grateful for the amazing experience. Highly recommend! read more

This has been a major contribution to our 7 year old daughter. The "bored" was never uttered. We will be back next year.

Both of my daughters attended Project THINK and I can't say enough about how unique this program is. My oldest daughter is now 22 and my youngest is 10. The program has the same value as it did many years ago when my oldest daughter attended. We have returned every summer. My oldest says that this was the one experience that really led to her success in college. It helped her think beyond the confines of our traditional education system. Everything they do there encourages creative thinking. Don't send your kids to a boring summer camp where their brains go on auto pilot all summer. Instead, invest in this program where your children will learn and expand their knowledge every day they attend. The staff is top-notch. They are some of the best educators in the area that relate well to the children. Many are excellent college students and others are the highest quality teachers who teach during the regular school year. There are so many activities that your children are guaranteed to avoid boredom. Here is a sample of some of my 10-year-old's favorite activities during her last summer there: Reptile Day with real reptiles to interact with, and learn about - my daughter had so much fun learning loads about animals Ceramic studio, where your child can create to their heart's content Computer time Swimming time - My daughter loved playing "Marco Polo" and "Colors" and I loved that she improved her swimming skills The extended care was really fun, and the counselors were really kind according to my daughter Thank you Project THINK! read more

Project THINK - My 10-year-old holding a snake. - Educational Services Near Me - Claremont, California

Not a program for young kids who are outside the box. Multiple transitions disrupt and overstimulate neurodiverse kiddos. While I believe there is the best of intentions, here is a lack of child development understanding/knowledge and age appropriate learning/expectations. I appreciate the goal and aim of this program but they fall seriously short when it comes to the current research and knowledge regarding young learners and teaching. read more

Kids were engaged in hands on learning. They got to meet new friends and they came away with a wealth of knowledge about several different topics (robotics related, drama/acting based, or science). This is our 2nd year doing Project Think and we can't wait to do it again next year. read more

Never pick up phone call and return voice messages, left messages twice to try to get information regarding the summer camp 2025.

Learning, learning, friends, fun, engaging, and more learning! Science, creative writing, culture, GIS, coding, electricity, and art! All at beautiful Claremont Colleges! Definitely recommend this program for your kiddos! Thank you! read more

My 3 boys attended this camp last summer. We actually have quite a few friends who attended as children. I had them in the all day program. The morning focused on academics, but what my kids loved the most were the afternoon times. 2 of my boys did swim, and 1 chose the stem class where they designed robots. They all really liked the electives they chose. read more

Project Think is great program for kids during the summer months! My children loved going to both sessions last summer. Project Think has so many hands on activities to keep kids engaged. I also love that with each session you sign up for there is a Family Night that you get to attend. At Family Night, you get to see all the wonderful projects that your children work on in the program! It's well organized and fun for all! I look forward to signing up my children again this summer as well! read more

Our child attended Project Think last summer and I couldn't be happier he did. It was a wonderful experience for him. They have a great educational program there and all of the staff were extremely friendly. They seemed to genuinely care for our son and take an interest in his wellbeing and learning experience. I could not recommend Project Think more. read more

So excited that Project Think came back after Covid! My kid were able to attend their first year summer 2023 and LOVED IT! they did full day with swim and came home happy and exhausted. I went from 3rd grade until I aged out then worked there, so it's exciting to have my boys there now! read more

My daughter attended Project Think for 3 weeks during the second Summer 2023 Session. She did the half day program. They had a nice Family Night at the end so we could see the projects the kids had worked on, but my real issue was the complete lack of information leading up to and during the camp. There was an email newsletter that went out after the first week that went over some of the things the kids would be doing, but nothing else after that. There is also very little information on their website about what the kid's normal daily schedules look like or what educational topics they'll be covering, so when we sent her the first day we just kind of crossed our fingers and hoped it would work out. Our daughter attended the program for TK&K aged kids, so the info we got from her everyday was limited. The first day drop-off was chaotic because of this lack of information and even the staff on site did not appear to know what was going on, because they weren't able to tell us where we were supposed to line up or where the kids were supposed to put their things. This was the 2nd session (we didn't attend the first), so I was kind of surprised they hadn't locked this down after the 1st session. They also had the kids outside a lot in the heat, and my daughter complained about this a lot. Even during days with heat warnings, they were outside. I couldn't tell you for how long or what they were doing because that information was never really shared with us, but my daughter mentioned it a lot. They also had the kids put their lunches/snacks and backpacks in plastic totes that sat out in the sun all morning, and even though we packed snacks with double ice packs, the lunch bag was warm by pickup at around noon, so we switched to something that didn't need to be kept cool. The simple fix for this was to let the kids keep their things inside or move the totes to a shaded area, but over the course of 3 weeks this never happened. They did have a nice family night at the end of the session for us to see the projects the kids had been working on, but it felt very on brand for us to show up and not know where to go because there was no information with map that was provided to attendees on where to find the exhibits. My impression is that most people who enroll their kids may have attended as kids themselves, but this was our first impression of the program. My daughter liked the teachers and seemed to learn quite a bit during the session, but because information about what they were learning wasn't really shared with the parents, it was hard to engage with her at home about what she was doing or learning. It was all really kind of a surprise to see it all at the family night. At the end of the summer, I asked my daughter if she wanted to go back next year or maybe try something else and without hesitation she said lets try something else. Now that we've lowered the bar on our expectations, we may consider sending her again next year, but I hope they are a bit more organized and share more information with the parents. read more

This is an excellent summer program for children! My kids have learned so much and have had really enriching experiences both summers that they attended Project Think. They also learned to swim at Project Think which was huge! I highly recommend this program! read more

PHENOMENAL summer program for all children! My son was fully engaged in all of the enriching learning activities that this program provides. From Robotics, to music, to art, this program exceeded my expectations. The Teachers are amazing and the student helpers are the nicest. I felt very comfortable with everyone. read more

Project Think is an exceptional non-profit children's summer program that offers STEAM classes for kids 4-14. The highly qualified credentialed teachers engage the students. Being at the Claremont Colleges encourages the kids desire to pursue future fields in technology and the arts. Having enrichment classes in the afternoon, including swimming helps children with a structured outlet for an amazing summer . The extended childcare both a.m and p.m support's working parent's schedules. I highly recommend this program. read more

Such a great camp! Really works with the kids to help them learn and teaches them new things outside of the basics they would learn in school. read more

Project think was not only a fun summer camp, it was a great learning experience for my child and well organized . He learned lots of new things and made new friends. The staff was helpful, friendly and really cared whether or not my son had a good time. We will be going again this summer. read more

I can't thank enough Dr Warren and her team for the professional, loving and outstanding summer program. This program was beyond my expectations! read more

The impact of Project Think challenging our kids to think different has been very instrumental. Over that last 30+ years, it has shaped the lives of many to aim high in creativity and acedemic excellence. My wife and I are fortunate enough and thankful to have our three kids to this program over the past summer. Dr Susan Warren, founder and visionary of Project Think and your entire team exceeded everyone's expectations. Can't wait for the next summer. Great Job! read more

I had the pleasure of being connected to the Project Think (PT) family as both a camper, teacher, and now part of the greater alumni community. As a student, my parents found Project Think after our long time summer camp of over a decade closed. I had a core group of friends there and thought I was going to struggle to come into my own into a new environment. PT provided me with an introduction to skills, arts, and computer science that wasn't available growing up to me. I had the chance to explore creative sides of my brain that I had never been pushed to reveal as a young teen (art, drama, and literature), learn about this new technology called the Internet and email, and have the balance of extra circulars in the afternoon including swimming and computer lab (art, design, gaming, program knowledge, and hardware). In the scene of the Claremont Colleges, the facilities were top notch and we had incredible instructors. Little did I realize that the rotational structure would be once of the best preparations for junior high school in time management, exposure to performance arts, and critical thinking. Now as a parent myself, I'm seeking out programs like this for my boys as I was never bored and gave me places to grow in a safe and inspirational setting. After I graduated the program, I'd built a strong appreciation of the staff, the culture of inclusive learning, and it was a no-brainer as a varsity student athlete locally with an interest in early childhood education to apply to work there. Instead of working a traditional retail job, I had the chance to open the eyes of early learners in a kindergarten program, assist as a tutor in the computer science courses, and instruct an age group in the pool to perfect technique, basic water safety, and not forget how to have fun. Since my time at Project Think, pre-and-post social media started, I've stayed close with many of my closest friends as it helped make high school a smaller place, one ended up going to my same college (coincidence), and now as parents we bring many of our same values that we learned (and talk tricks and tips) to make sure we raise thoughtful and well-balanced little ones. read more

My son attended a 3 week summer program 3 years ago. The program seems to be popular among local residents. There were so many kids with parents during the first day of the camp. Kids choose their classes, switch classrooms for each subject and spend around 4 hours Mon-Fri. They also have an extended day care until 6pm, which is extra. The program is not cheap, although it is a non-profit; promises academic improvement and a better motivation for kids. I personally think that was a waste of money. The Open House at the end of the program was so lame. Most of the classes were closed, the only classes we could check out were the computer lab and drawing class. No promised visible results to show to parents, all of the parents were trying to see what their kids were doing for 3 weeks and nothing. No administration during the Open House. Just a few young people (high school students?) who work part-time during their summer break who had no idea where were the class instructors and why the classes were locked. :( So if you are looking for a summer camp just to babysit your kids, go for it. But if you are looking for an academic improvement, scientific experience, new learning experience, then look for something else. read more

This program is great, I don't understand the negative reviews. I went to Project Think when I was a child and now my kids who are in Young Thinkers are attending for their first time and say this is the best summer they have ever had! I am amazed at the amount of work that my kids have been doing and the amount of knowledge they have gained about the ocean! My kids will be sad when this session is over and so will I! read more

Project THINK - The kids really enjoyed making jelly fish shakers this week! - Educational Services Near Me - Claremont, California

I can't say I went to the facility at all, but I do have two kids currently enrolled in Project Think. Every day they come home from camp and basically complain how boring it is. I guess they like a couple of the classes (Think Tank) but overall, bored. It is a lot like school. Language Arts, Science, Computers.... The theme this summer is Oceanography but I have seen little evidence of that. The kids apparently made "snow" in the science class in the first week. How is that related to the ocean? There is no recess time, the facility is in or near a parking-lot, so during snack time the kids cannot run around. They are by-and-large bored. Overall, a disappointment. Our kids will not be doing it again. read more

Dr. Warren is amazing!!! My son loves here, went through the program in 2016, signed up again this year...

As a professional educator of 25 years I must say I was pleasantly delighted to see such a summer school camp. The students were in a very stimulating environment and were actively involved. The staff was highly professional yet warm and nurturing. I was entertained by a drama class of youngsters performing a puppet show. I am most impressed with such a great program for children. read more

My son enjoys it here! He has made so many friends, and the teachers and staff are so loving and caring! My son said he wishes it didn't have to end and there was a 3rd session! :) read more

I have spent the past 8 years with Project Think and I can truthfully say that it is a life-changing program. The summer before my first year in kindergarten I joined the Project Think family as a student and stayed with the program until this summer, when I reached the elgible age to rejoin... this time as a volunteer! Having enjoyed the program so immensely as a kid, it feels great to be able to provide the fun hands-on learning that I got to experience when I was enrolled in the camp myself. I can't begin to express how organized the program is: every staff member employed at the camp is wholeheartedly dedicated to one thing - helping kids learn, and because of this attitude the camp runs flawlessly. The curriculum the kids follow is very thoughtfully arranged by their respective teachers; they incorporate real learning into our yearly theme (this year was Rainforest) all while making it so fun and hands-on that the kids don't feel like they're trapped in a classroom like a traditional "school" setting. The yearly theme is really a very intellectually stimulating concept; it allows for the kids to kind of immerse themselves into a new world for a couple weeks and absorb a TON of information about what they're learning about because through the use of a weekly "mystery animal" and other tools, they are genuinely excited to know more about macaws and rainforest leaf levels and different types of snakes. The themes change each year, too, so it's no problem for the returning kids (like meeeee) - from "Ocean Adventures" to "Mysteries of the World" (sneak peek at next year's theme), there's always a new world for the kids to discover! So many students I have seen begging their parents to sign them up for afternoon daycare because they love it so much - you'd think they'd be tired after a 7 hour day but they genuinely want to spend time here - specifically with the volunteers! Project Think is the quintessential "summer camp". It's perfect not only for the parents, who can rest easy knowing that their kids are in a safe, educational environment -its worth mentioning that the teachers specifically design classroom work to not require any materials from home- but the kids absolutely love spending their summers with the program. The kids love hanging out with each other and having fun WHILE learning about the world! read more

I don't normally write reviews, but I had to share what a positive experience I had for both myself and my son at Project THINK. I attended the program as a child and was so pleased to see that it's still the same high-quality enrichment program I remember! The teachers and staff are warm and welcoming, I could see my son felt very comfortable with them. The afternoon daycare option was great for me as I'm a working parent. My son participated in both visual arts and swimming, but the swim program is what I rave about most. I'm so grateful they've taught my son swim safety...such a peace of mind! On the first day my son had tears and would not even enter the pool, but by the end of the swim session he was trusting his instructors to hold him and was even paddling on his own! I'm so confused by the negative reviews because I had a very different experience... totally worth the money! read more

Project think was a great program for my daughter. My daughter was not introduced to day care or schooling until she was enrolled in project think. I was a bit nervous about putting her in a program but I knew she needed to be in social environment. The first day was hectic since my stomach was in knots about leaving my daughter with strangers and my daughter was nervous with the new environment, we went to the office and meet with the director Susan Warren, I think she could tell I was nervous, she showed me the detailed schedule to reassuring me that my daughter was in good hands. Mrs Warren directed me to the classroom, introduced me to her teacher, my daughter walked in and I kissed her good bye. Then Mrs Warren explained how the the assistant teachers direct and take children to following classes, my daughter was enrolled for the whole day. She had visual performing arts and after day care. When I went to pick her up, there were several older kids helping my daughter how to use a computer. ( to play a game) she never used computer before. She told me she wanted one. She has been going to project think for several years now and has enjoyed every minute of it. . She has done great. She had done visual arts and swimming. Her swimming skills are amazing. I am comfortable as parent that she can swim across the pool. I would highly recommend Project Think to anyone wishing to place their child into enriching program. I also want to note the first year travelled from south Orange County and I placed my daughter in the program since I had to work in the Claremont area. read more

Wonderful summer program. My son attended preschool prior to this program, and every time I picked him up from school, I would ask him how his day was, etc. He always answered "Good" or 1-word answers. At Project Think, every time I picked him up, he was so excited to tell me about this day, what he learned, all of the activities he did, the guest speaker presentations, his amazing teachers. etc. - all with such enthusiasm - he is so happy there! He loves the swimming too. Great addition to the morning academic program. Highly recommend it! read more

Well this is our 3rd year! Young Thinkers for 2 years was AWESOME!!! Great teachers & helpers! This year we are in the going into 3rd grade program. Very different experience & not positive! Had to complain about teacher using inappropriate Language in class. Then my 7 yr old was sent home with a note saying we didn't pay & payment was needed in 2 days! I paid in full 3 weeks before the program started & in person! Office said, "oh sorry, I did that to someone else too". My daughter comes home upset saying we couldn't do our project because some kids were being to talkative & not behaving we had to put our heads down on the desk! Okay I realize there are probably some real disrespectful kids out there but everyone else who does what there told has to suffer! This isn't public school! People are paying its a business! Today I was 3 minutes late picking up my daughter - the young thinker kids are happily singing a song while waiting to be picked up but the 3rd graders & up are with their teacher just standing there! The teacher said to my daughter "is your mother going yo be late" REALLY! They are always finished before noon also & just standing & waiting. $375.00 for 3 weeks 3.5 hours a day no food! We won't be returning next year! Teachers need to realize they aren't at public school & they are not calling the shots. This is a private PAID SUMMER program! By the way I think being on time for REAL school & picking up on time is very important but this is a PAID private program children are supposed to be going to for enrichment & fun! read more