Our 8-year-old daughter had a blast at Type, Coding & Minecraft Camp. Aside, we signed her up for her first Minecraft account this past weekend. Hopefully, she can do it again next summer if schedules permit. read more

Alvin and Jessica were both very helpful. My almost 10 yr old really enjoyed the camp. He enjoyed the typing and coding games with his friends there. He asked to go back there again. During their free time, he enjoyed playing Minecraft. We will definitely bring him back. read more

Kids had fun at my daughter's 8th birthday party that is not just "minecraft" themed but they actually played entire time. They were screaming, laughing and played it strategically. Even my 5 years old enjoyed playing... as for parents, we hang outside in their "party room." We will definitely do it again. read more

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We came here for a Minecraft birthday party. Tech Rocks is located in a small strip mall - across from Mollie Stone. It was really blink and you'll miss it because it looks like a nondescript office space from the outside. The party is held in the back where it looks like an Internet cafe. There's an adult who leads the kids in the game. I don't know too much about Minecraft but the kids seem to enjoy themselves. Eating space is cramped. Literally if you have more than 10 kids and adults everyone will be crawling all over each other so it's best to have a small intimate party. read more

Great location for a Minecraft birthday party! We just had our two sons combined birthday party here and could not have been more pleased. All of the boys had a great time and Alvin was a great host/guide for those just learning. He was able to help them navigate when they got stuck and provided just the right amount of help when needed. This is a great idea for birthday parties, camps or other events and I'm sure our boys will remember this for a long time. Thanks Alvin and the Tech Rocks team! read more

This review is probably going to sound a lot like the others, but that's okay. My son just turned 10 and is a total Minecraft fan. Having a themed party at Tech Rocks was at the top of his list. We originally found out about this place from their ad in the San Mateo Daily Journal. The hosts, Zoe and Dalton (I believe these were their names), were upbeat and cheerful the whole way through. They guided the kids (about 15 of them) through a variety of worlds. The kids were so excited they were yelling. It was fun to see them get worked up. They played for almost 80 minutes and didn't want to stop. We consider the party a big success. Now I do want to say that we didn't hold the food and cake portion of the party here. The party room is on the small side and we wanted to give our adult guests more room to stretch out and time to enjoy themselves. So, we just did the Minecraft portion here. If you have a kid who's a Minecraft fan like my son, I suggest you go for it. Everyone we talked to on the way to having this party was friendly and helpful. read more

We just hosted my daughters 7th birthday here with a Roblox gaming theme. She had a blast and absolutely loved playing with all her friends. The staff were very welcoming, kind and assisted all the kids fantastically when they needed help. The party room is perhaps a tad cramped, and could do with a few more alternative decorations other than Minecraft, but aside from that - it was a good experience and we would happily go again. read more

I sent both my boys on Friday because school was cancelled because of the smoke. My seven year old came back completely hooked to Fortnite. Something I would have never have him played at home. My kids aren't even that into video games. So these people, did an impromptu day camp due to the smoke, and as said by one of them, they didn't have time to plan much so I stead of actually coding or learning they had the boys playing video games and watching movies. Plus not even thinking If it was ok to introduce little kids to those games. I would never send them back. These guys have no responsible consideration towards what they teach. read more

Once again our son asked to have his b/d party at TechRocks! Once again, TechRocks! delivers!! This place is a gem to our community. Everyone had an amazing time!! My only suggestion, if you are considering a birthday party here get the longer duration. It's well worth and great value. One of our invitees said "this was the BEST day ever in my life". The next day in school, all the kids were taking about this amazingly fun party at TechRocks!! read more

My child attended a Minecraft themed birthday party at Tech Rocks. I was pleasantly surprised to find a welcoming environment that encourages young tech enthusiasts. Alvin, the owner, was very patient with a group of eager kids and made sure that their experience was not only fun but also educational. Because he is great with children, I see Alvin doing well with the students of his after school classes and summer programming camps. Tech Rocks is definitely worth a look if you are thinking of getting your kids into coding. read more

My 10 year old son had quote - "the best birthday ever!" He prefers a small group so we invited eight and ended up with six after cancellations. This was just right for my son though and I think everyone had a blast. The party leaders were great, providing a lot of interaction with the kids and introducing them to games within the game - working together to fight a monster, hide and seek Minecraft style and much more. The kids took a short break in the party room and enjoyed snacks I had brought - watermelon, cookies and pretzel sticks - but they spent most of the time on the computers. After the party we walked to Round Table Pizza to enjoy pizza, cake and lots of conversation about which world or mod was the best one. Highly recommend. read more

We hosted our son's 8th birthday party at TechRocks. It was loads of fun and kids had a blast. There were no restrictions on food and team were super flexible. Kids played for 45 mins, took a break when the pizza arrived and then went back to playing after they were done. This was one of best parties we have hosted. Highly recommend if your kid likes computer games. read more

We had a Minecrat party here last weekend. The kids had a blast! Alvin is very patient and made sure all kids had help if they needed it. He is very knowledgeable in the world of Minecraft. He was very accommodating with all aspects of our party and very helpful in setting everything up. read more

Had a nine year old birthday party here. Instructors were nice, fun and super helpful. We had a couple of kids that had never played and they had them up and running in no time. My nine year old now wants to go back every year and sign up for their camp. read more

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Just had a minecraft birthday party for my 8 yo's here and they all had a blast. Teacher Alvin dropped in all kinds of minecraft goodies for them ("lucky blocks", special swords etc) and the kids all got really excited about the items. They also went to special environments and encountered all sorts of monsters, all very exciting stuff and made it a unique experience. And of course, it was uber cool to play a networked game of minecraft with 10 of your closest friends. I can't wait to get our photo taken at the end in front of a green screen with minecraft props, Alvin is going to photoshop in a minecraft background and it will make a perfect thank you note. Highly recommend for all minecraft fiends!! read more

We had a birthday party with 11 boys (3rd grade) at TechRocks yesterday. The boys had a blast! I had no idea gaming could be so interactive! TJ was our host/instructor and he was great. Always stayed calm and made sure everyone got their questions answered or helped when they were stuck. The kids thought it was EPIC! We went to Village Host Pizza with the gang for lunch. Overall a great event. I worked with Nicole to plan the party and she was very efficient too. She even made reservations at the Village Host (where you get 20% if you go there in combination with a TechRocks party). Would totally recommend this if you have a bunch of high energy kids for a party and don't know how to keep them busy. read more

We just had a birthday party for my 10 year old son and it was fantastic. The hosts were wonderful, the kids had an absolute blast, and the logistics were seamless--we brought our own food and had pizza delivered to a side room that was totally set up and ready for us (cups, napkins, table cloth, birthday sign, etc). The hosts helped the kids get up to speed on the computers in no time and were very attentive throughout. Highly recommend! read more

My 8 year old twins had their bday party there. Kids loved it. Two guys concentrated on children and playing mine craft with them. The place is small so it's better to have no more then 10 kids. They have no restrictions on what kind of food you can bring and they provide paper plates, napkins and cups, parents have to set up the food and clean up. The nice part is they don't ask you for a tip. My only complaint is that the place looks ran down it needs a fresh coat of paint and a new carpet. read more

My Son just had his 10th birthday Minecraft party and TJ hosted. He was great with handling the kids and making sure the game went smoothly. He was very easy going and flexible. This was a great, stress free way to have a party. read more

We had my son's 12th birthday party there. They had so much fun and really got into with the boys!

A great way to build a kids mind, inspire creativity, and make learning fun. My daughter has attended several Winter, Spring and Summer camps with the crew at Tech Rocks!, and she never gets bored. This time around they started teaching her Python, and she was actually excited about it. read more

We chose Tech Rocks! for our daughters 8th birthday party and couldn't be happier with our decision! From the moment they went back into the game room until the minute they came out, there was tons of laughter, excitement and the sounds of pure fun. There is a dedicated space for lunch and/or cake and even though I thought I brought everything I needed, they saved the day by having matches so I could light the birthday candles. I can't recommend Tech Rocks! highly enough! read more

We had my son's 9th birthday party at Techrocks and came home very happy since all the boys had a blast. They got to play on the same server simultaneously and Alvin was super helpful in helping them out everytime they got stuck. He helped out the kids smiling for the entire two hours amidst all that shouting, screaming noise of the boys which went nonstop for two hours. They had a fantastic time and would recommend to anyone who is planning to have a minecraft party. read more

My son and his friends had a great time for his ninth birthday party. The games were perfect and very entertaining and fast moving. The support on site was awesome. We would do it again in a heartbeat. read more

I wasn't sure this party would be age, or rather ability appropriate for our five year old turning six. But boy was I wrong! Alvin geared the class toward our young boys and understood and even enhanced their capabilities. We left the party with fifteen boys eager to learn more in the world of Minecraft! Great venue, wonderful staff and super easy to work with. Thank you! read more

My child asked to have a Minecraft party here and everyone had a great time! The guys here made and got done it fun and simple! Excited to find this addition to the neighborhood in such a convenient location and parking is a plus! read more

My son has attended their camps and a birthday party. Great fun and he wants to do it again...

We had our son's 9th birthday party here. Wow! It was so awesome! The boys had a fantastic time and were all bummed when the party was over. Alvin and TJ were great! They were engaged and super helpful! We had a total of 15 guests. It was perfect all around! read more

We had a Minecraft Party with about 18 mostly first grade boys and one girl to celebrate the end of the school year. Everyone had a great time - the adults enjoyed Mexican food and margaritas at Hola while the kids crafted. Then we all went downstairs to Baskin and Robbins to enjoy half price cones. Like other reviewers have noted, Alvin is knowledgeable, patient, flexible, and professional. We could not have been more pleased! read more

We celebrated our daughter's 9th birthday at Tech Rocks! What a blast those kids had! Super interactive, the two hours went by so quickly. Alvin is so great with the kids and super helpful. It was a breeze to have the party there, zero work for parents and 100% fun for the kids. Highly recommend it! read more

My kids LOVE the Tech Rocks camps! It was worth it to commute from San Francisco for the camp. The instructor was able to tailor the class to the kids' varying levels, and my kids definitely had fun while learning. It was a great way for them to spend their Spring Break, and has inspired them and boosted their confidence in coding. Thanks for offering such a worthwhile camp! read more

My daughter loves Minecraft, so when I found out about this place I had to book her birthday party here. I didn't know what to expect, I'm not a gamer so I didn't know how much fun the kids would have just sitting around playing on a computer. So I was pleasantly surprised when I saw that they were all having a blast, and when they announced it was time to stop playing the kids were not happy! I had to lure them away with promises of pizza and cake lol. The facilitators were great, they engaged the kids and even taught my 4 year old how to play! They will also provide you with plates and cutlery and a knife to cut the cake, if needed. They are very flexible with food being brought in, but they do have a deal set up with a local pizza place. I agree with the other reviews that say to go for the longer party option, it is definitely worth it. If your child loves Minecraft I highly recommend this place! read more

My 10 year old son loves this program and can't wait to go. The content being taught will help him prepare for a STEM career someday.

"My son and his friends had an incredible birthday party thanks to the wonderful Tech Rocks! staff - they were hands-on enough to provide some guidance when needed, but knew how to step back and let the kids have a blast just playing together! My son definitely thought this was one of his best birthday parties ever!" read more

My son attended the Spring Break camp ( April 2015) at the Tech Rocks. We live in Fremont but enrolled him in the Belmont Camp. He enjoyed every bit of the camp. He learnt so much not only Minecraft but also typing and coding too. He was very sad to leave the Camp and talks about the camp even now. Alvin is a wonderful instructor, he has the skill to manage all the kids of various age group with so much ease. I would highly recommend to anyone who are looking for a tech camp that involves Minecraft. I hope they open up a branch in Fremont/Union City area. It would be awesome. read more

My son learned a lot from the this program. He is 13 and found it fun and exciting. He really enjoyed the coding and was able to code a robot three weeks later to go from a start point to end using coding. read more