I recommend PVNet for very motivated students who are curious in nature and interested in technology, engineering and science and are there to learn. Students get exposure to hands on, project based learning with industry grade equipment and knowledgeable mentors. Ted, the owner, is genuinely interested in helping kids learn about cutting-edge science. He might seem direct but he has their best interest in mind. Our kid enjoyed spending time at PV net and learning all things tech. They run classes for engineering subjects like computer science, game design etc. All in all, it's a great community resource for our next gen innovators who have a knack for learning beyond what's generally taught for their age group. read more

Both the classes and the internship program have been outstanding. The instructors create a welcoming, supportive environment that makes learning exciting while also challenging students to grow. My kids have gained valuable hands-on skills, real-world experience, and confidence that goes beyond the classroom. I'm impressed with how thoughtfully the program balances strong academics with practical opportunities--it truly sets students up for future success. read more

This pIace has so much to offer. The owner, Ted, has dedicated his life to helping kids get ahead in fields of science, engineering and technology. Some of the other reviews here talk about Ted's demeanor. Yes, he can be intimidating at times, but I promise he is a nice person and he has your child's best interests at heart. He's just very to-the-point and focused on helping kids succeed. He really, really wants success for his students! The facility is so full of gizmos and gadgets that it's a wonder to walk through--slot cars, "brain-mapping" helmets, robotics equipment, green screen studios, 3D printers, and soo many computers! If you have a tween or teen interested in coding, robotics, engineering or science, this is a great place to learn. I can't speak to the summer camps and programs for smaller kids, because we haven't done that, but my teenaged son has taken several coding classes at PVNet and has found them all very useful. The teachers let kids work at their own pace and are extremely knowledgeable about their specialties. There are also opportunities for field trips (my son went to SpaceX!), national competitions (we participated in a space engineering challenge) and interesting talks from people currently working in the tech industry. The only caveat I have--and this wasn't a problem for my child--but this is NOT a gamified coding program like many others out there. If you have kid or teen who needs a coding class to be "fun," this may not be the place for him/her. This is more like school than it is playtime. Kids should be somewhat self-directed and motivated to get the most out of it. My son has been taking classes since he was 12 (he's now 14) learned C++, Python, math for computer science, and got math tutoring here. He is an excellent coder, way above his peers now! Thank you, PVNet! read more

I had a great time doing projects here. It has given me not only more researching skills, but lasting friendships.

I worked at PVnet as an intern (Will not share when for privacy reasons). I am sharing my direct experience so parents and prospective interns can make informed decisions. During my time there, I personally experienced: 1) Repeated disrespectful treatment from leadership, including slurs and derogatory remarks. On several occasions, other interns and I heard comments targeting race and gender. 2) Daily complaints from interns about the way we were spoken to or treated. Many of us discussed feeling uncomfortable and unsupported. 3) Unhealthy conditions. While I expected mentorship and growth, instead, I often faced dismissive or offensive comments. 4) Lack of accountability. When concerns were raised, they were brushed aside instead of being addressed. I know many parents see the five-star reviews here. I encourage you not to rely on those alone. Please ask multiple current or former interns about their experiences. In my time, almost everyone had a story of mistreatment. If you ever read @Hannah H.'s Yelp review (Published on Aug 5, 2025), that is what you should expect daily when thinking about how he treats his interns/workers. I want to be clear: the program can provide learning opportunities for kids, but in my view, it is not a place that fosters respect, safety, or healthy growth. If you want your child to grow in a safe and respectful environment, I urge you to consider the perspective of the people who actually spend their days here working under leadership This review reflects only what I directly witnessed and experienced. Again, I encourage parents to gather information from different perspectives before deciding. read more

This place has been around for a long time. My husband went there for their afterschool enrichment programs and now my kids. The owner is super nice and everyone there cares about STEM learning. We had a wonderful time and would highly recommend it to any parents! read more

A Disappointing and Offensive Experience Today, I walked into PVNet with my 4-year-old daughter, who was simply curious about something inside the venue. What followed was not something I ever expected. Immediately upon entering--without me asking any questions or expressing any interest--the owner told me that my daughter needs to learn STEM. I was open to hearing more, but instead of being informed or welcomed, I was met with condescension and insult. He asked what job I had, listing STEM careers one by one, clearly looking for a "correct" answer. When I said I worked in finance, he said flatly, "You're hopeless." I nervously chuckled, thinking he must be joking--but he looked me straight in the eye and said even more seriously, "No, really. You're hopeless." He continued to lecture me about how moms are failing their children by not teaching them STEM, insisting that all jobs outside of STEM are being replaced by AI. He urged me to "please, please, please tell all my mom friends to wake up." I did not come in asking for a critique of my career, my intelligence, or my parenting. Yet in a matter of minutes, this man made sweeping generalizations, devalued my profession, insulted me directly, and implied I was a bad mother -- all while standing in front of my daughter. And why are moms the ones being blamed? What about dads? This kind of language is not only insulting -- it's sexist. It reinforces outdated, harmful stereotypes that place the entire burden of a child's success or failure on women, while completely ignoring the role of fathers. I'm glad to see I'm not the only one who has experienced his abrasive and rude approach. With that, even if I am interested in STEM for my daughter, I won't be looking for it here. Encouraging STEM education should come through support, creativity, and genuine respect -- not shame, ego, hostility, or gender bias. I truly hope the owner takes time to reflect on what transpired -- how his words and assumptions landed, and how easily he dismissed a parent who was simply walking in with her child. If he doesn't, that simply sucks for him and his business. That kind of attitude doesn't foster learning or community -- it drives people away and attracts the same kind of arrogance and judgment he projects. read more

PVNet has been incredible for my son. Over several years of interning, he not only learned programming but also responsibility, hard work, and leadership. The experience gave him confidence and a real sense of mastery. PVNet isn't just about tech--it helps young people grow into capable, confident leaders. Highly recommended! read more

PVNET is a non-profit organization in promoting youngsters to learn and like STEM education. I met the fonder Ted Vegari three years ago when we first moved into South Bay. PVNET also is an institution with a mission for "girls can code.", my personal experience in dealing with PVNET for my daughter Yiyi was very rewarding experience. Yesterday, Ted told me after 24 years, PVNET is in trouble due to Epidemic. The institution has almost no revenue only expense. Even that, PVNET still is using its 3D printers manufactured thousands of medical graded shields donated to our Medical community. Supporting PVNET is supporting our community. read more

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Fun space designed for collaborative learning and discovery. Great tools, resources and projects available all students inspired to develop their skill set. #Robots #TinkerToys #Skilldevelopment read more

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PV on the Net is one of the most incredible resources for students looking for an opportunity in STEM or the arts. Do yourself a favor and stop in and chat with Ted about all the amazing things going on at PV on the Net for children, teens, and young adults. I own a private college counseling company and over the past 20 years I have sent numerous students over to work with Ted. Everyone of them has had a unique and very special experience. Thank you Ted for your commitment and dedication to youth and for inspiring the next generation! Susanne Condon Owner Coast 2 Coast College Counseling www.c2cCollegeadmissions.com read more

Great place with a wide variety of STEM offerings for a variety of ages! The courses are very hands on and collaborative. Throughout the years I have learned about CAD, 3D Printing and DNA Sequencing. read more

My 10 year old son has enjoyed the summer STEM academy. He's learned all about circuitry, 3-D printing, coding, and more. According to him, "There hasn't been a moment of boredom!" (In 10-year old parlance that means two thumbs up). I'm not sure what's up with the negative reviews because everyone we've met and worked with has been extremely friendly. One day prior to enrolling for camp, we wandered in there for the first time. The employees gave us a full tour and let us try out some of the equipment. I would highly recommend their classes and this business. Additionally, they are a non profit group that does a lot of good for our community. They offer many free workshops and seminars. read more

What a great place to explore new technologies and emerge yourself in the 3D world. Super attentive staff and willing to help with anything. All four of us were able to experience the gameplay through the Oculus and learned all about the different courses involved. They are a non-for-profit organization who serve to educate in the field of STEM. Very pleased! read more

PVNet - What a great guy, super helpful - Community Service/Non-Profit Near Me - Rolling Hills Estates, California

I visited the PV NET center today. The owner Ted was kind enough to give me a tour of the place and several things became apparent to me, 1) he is fully devoted to helping kids who WANT to be there and learn applied technical skills 2) he has assembled an amazing array of equipment including 3D printers and expensive VR equipment 3) The teens who greeted me when I entered were extremely well mannered and intelligent and seemed to be really enjoying themselves and had a great deal of respect. So for all you parents who are just looking for a place to send your kids for after school daycare this probably isn't the place for you. For those parents who are trying to give your kids a headstart and prepare them for the "real world" in this increasingly tech savvy world - this might be a perfect place to start them on their way. read more

I love this place! I'm a college student studying animation and was looking for more experience in Maya- a 3D animation software. I took a week long camp during my winter break and I absolutely loved it! Everyone is so friendly and I learned more than I ever expected in the class. It's easy to find, parking is free and readily available. Everyone is professional and their equipment and software are very advanced. Highly recommend!! read more

Best place when you want your child to learn a subject in a smaller classroom. Each student were able to get a lot more teacher time since the classroom size is not so overwhelming. I bring my siblings here for one of the classes they have and now they is interested in the world of technology. They even started their own personal projects with the guidance of the teachers and workers. read more

My 13-year son has been attending PVNet for several months and loves the junior internship program. He knew nothing about tech prior to attending and he's now learning about under water remote operated vehicles (ROV), Robotics, 3-D Printing and Computer Animation. He takes the the bus after school (from Miraleste) a few days a week to PV Net and spends a few hours on weekends. He's passionate now about tech and is learning so much and that's all that really matters to me as a parent. Teachers are very knowledgeable and a couple classes taught by college kids but these days they know more about tech than adults. read more

This place is a chaos! I have never seen a place charging so much for a summer camp being SO disorganized. They do not have any proper, qualified teacher to teach any of the advertised topics. They claimed at sign up hat they teach my son coding and each student works at their own level, all lies. There wasn't a single day of organized teaching. There is no curriculum or agenda. The kids are being guided at best by bunch of high schoolers or even younger kids. You are better off just throwing your money in trash. I signed my son up for another center just across the street called rolling robots. If you want your kid to learn anything, that's the place to go. read more

This place is unparalleled and one of the most amazing nonprofit organizations I have seen. They have the latest and greatest of all the amazing STEM related hardware and software. My son has taken many classes here. He recently started his own robotics team and he couldn't have done it without PV.net!! read more

Don't waste your hard earned money on this place. The owner is a horrible human. So rude to kids. He is a grumpy man that is short tempered and abrupt with children learning. Zero patience with new kids to STEM. Don't be fooled read more

An absolute treasure -- the owner has dedicated his career and life to creating incredible and bleeding-edge learning opportunities to the community. read more

I will not be using the services here for my 3 sons that Love STEM. The owner is extremely abrasive and rude to many children. We had an unfortunate encounter with him yelling at my 7 year and I will not be giving him any business. The cost of classes are over the top for what you get. He sells the robots that you can buy at Costco for over double the amount. He yelled at a student that was clearly just frustrated (not my son this time, just something we witnessed)His dog blocks the walkway and should not be allowed there for the sake of children with allergies. He tried to get my post taken down for not being specific. But if I were to go into details of my own encounter as well as others I have spoken to he would not be happy at all. The fact that he over charges for classes and claims to be a nonprofit is questionable and unethical. read more

My son took a class here during the summer and he really likes it! Great teacher, great facility and great experience here. There's so much more to explore here in the technology world and he is looking forward to taking other classes here! read more