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dana G. on July 30, 2025
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In-Person Academic Camps & Classes
School Break Camps
by Little Champs Learning Center
San Jose
Tue, Nov 11
We work diligently with instructors and parents to create camp offerings for each break to reinforce what kids have learned in the school or want to pursue a new skill or a hobby or participate in a sporting event.
Mars Winter Camps @ NASA
by CP Mentorship
Mountain View
Mon, Dec 22 +more dates
At Mars Rover Dog Camp, students bring robotic pets to life and learn coding and robotics skills, while Mars City Animation Camp focuses on 3D modeling of Martian habitats and industries.
Call of the Wild Outdoor Camp
by Inspire Behavioral Learning, LLC
Castro Valley
+more locations
Tomorrow, Oct 11 +more dates
Outdoor nature camps to hike, read, write, create, and play for young trailblazers, curious naturalists, eager readers, budding writers, and nature-inspired artists in forests of the Bay Area!
MarsB Research Program
by 7EDU Impact Academy
Cupertino
Thur, Oct 16 +more dates
Step into the world of student research with 7EDU's MarsB Research Program, designed to give students hands-on exposure to advanced science and a chance to contribute to projects with real-world significance.
Public Speaking & Debate Camp
by Silver Creek Academy
San Jose
Tue, Nov 11 +more dates
Take your communication skills to the next level in the summer camps voted #1 in the Bay Area!
Online Academic Classes
Math, Spelling, Typing Enrichment
by Computer Kids Club, LLC
Tue, Oct 21
Students learn math, spelling and typing enrichment, while learning important computer science skills with activities they will love!
Power BI - Data Handling Camp!
by Young Gates
Mon, Nov 24 +more dates
Master Power BI skills including importing data, navigating the environment, building relationships, designing visuals, and creating effective dashboards for data-driven decision-making.
Thanksgiving Spanish Camp
by SF Spanish
Mon, Nov 24 +more dates
We are happy to offer our community this new alternative for kidsâ studies during holiday season. This program involves engaging and interactive activities
Minecraft Engineers Live Online Class For Kids
by CodeREV Kids
Today +more dates
Kids can create their own block-based adventures in a streamlined virtual class with a low student-to-instructor ratio, team-building activities, and access to gaming tournaments.
Mathcraft, Math+Minecraft Live Online Kids Class
by CodeREV Kids
Today +more dates
Can you say win win?! MathCraft is the class where both parents and students truly win as parents get to watch their students thrilled to do math! This cla
On-Demand Academic Classes
Addition, Perfect Proficiency
by RISU USA
37 minutes
Arithmetic proficiency is crucial for success in Math and STEM subjects.
Your child can get life-long and the largest benefits from addition proficiency w
Subtraction, Perfect Proficiency
by RISU USA
37 minutes
Good Arithmetic proficiency is crucial succeeding in STEM subjects and a tremendous impact on your child's life. This is the set of subtraction worksheets
Puking Pumpkin - Halloween Chemistry
by Young STEAMers
35 minutes
In this special Halloween lesson, we will learn chemistry by performing a classic chemical reaction experiment using baking soda and vinegar, we will add s
Daisy Shapes in Nature
by Pretty Pony Pastures
45 minutes
Nature is all around us and so are shapes! It's fun to discover what we find, what we hear, and what we can create! This on demand workshop covers the three requirements of the Daisy Shapes in Nature Badge. Badge NOT included.
Chess Basics- Find the Checkmate
by Yes for Chess
10 minutes
In this video lesson, you and Coach James will solve chess puzzles where you can attack the King in different ways. Remember, chess moves are not always r
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FAQs
Which kids can benefit from after school academic classes?
All of them! Some programs offer extended care with homework help. Others give kids tools to advance in math, writing, debate, or public speaking. Still others provide test prep for Common Core, SATs, and ACTs.
How can I find a quality academic instructor?
The best ones have experience in the subject matter as well as in teaching, such as professors, teachers, published experts, and coaches for academic competitions. Also ask current students who they like and why.
How can I help raise my kidsâ test scores?
Look for a program that offers this as its main goal. Other schools may work on study skills, teamwork, and creativity. This usually raises grades, too, but test-taking isnât their focus.
How are academic classes different from tutoring?
Often, tutoring involves the student listening and the tutor personalizing the instruction. In small group classes, though, kids can do team projects. Theyâll also be able to learn from other kidsâ ideas and questions.
How much do academic classes cost?
Some charge per class. Others per session. Costs vary widely. This is an investment in your childâs future, as are lessons in sports and the arts. The key: Find a program that meshes with your philosophy and budget.
Special Thanks to the following for helping us answer these questions!
- Darrell Dela Cruz, Communication Academy in Cupertino, CA
- Abby Hunt, Wyzant
- Winnie Wong, PhD, EDNova Academy, San Mateo, CA
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