KidSmart Academy
3080 La Selva St, 2nd Floor, San Mateo, CA 94403
650-787-8434
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About
KidSmart Academy
At KidSmart, we take pride in giving the best experience to kids. we are among the 35 camps in USA, which were voted to be exceptional camps. We were voted 'Best camp' of 2016, and 2014. All seasonal camps, art classes, enrichment, after-school, and tons of fun! KidSmart offers variety such as Photography, Kids create website, Youth animation, Drama, Science & LEGO Robotics. Our after-school program, KidSmart, supports children to flourish & excel in everything they do at school. Our after-school enrichment includes Yoga, Art, Public speaking, Debate, Music & Dance. Our kids also enjoy outdoor park time.
Founded in 2007
Our Staff
All of our teachers are well experienced. Since we provide after-school program, our staff is fingerprinted and very caring for kids.
Honors & Awards
We have received 'Best Camp 2014' and 'Best Camp 2016' award. Also, we are among 35 exceptional camps all over U.S.
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Reviews
(23)
(Creative Arts + Mad Science Camp)
October 11, 2023
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Charu Gureja
Verified Purchase
My daughter really enjoyed the art/science camp here even though it was only for half a day! She made a beautiful painting that she's proud of.
(Creative Arts + Mad Science Camp)
August 3, 2023
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Lisa Bolton cardellini
Verified Purchase
Children are not allowed to talk while doing the art and science activities. While it's important to listen and respect the teacher, I believe children should be able to socialize and share their excitement during these activities. My daughter, age 7, had a great time and said camp was excellent. My son, age 9, was the oldest and was too energetic for the setting. I am certain he misbehaved and deserved to be reprimanded, but it seemed like the setting was a too strict despite his disobedience. He said camp was "fine" but asked daily to be picked up early.
KidSmart Academy
August 4, 2023
Dear Parent,
Thank you very much for taking the time to review our camp. We truly appreciate your feedback and are delighted to hear that your daughter had an excellent time with us.
We want to assure you that our policy is to create an environment that encourages social interaction and sharing of thoughts during activities. However, it is our responsibility to ensure a productive and respectful learning environment for all campers. We understand that your son had some difficulties and despite our efforts to manage the situation, there were instances when his behavior became disruptive. We want you to know that we tried various strategies to help him integrate better with the group, and at no point was he punished inappropriately.
Regarding the sibling interactions, we did observe some instances of fighting between your children, and we worked to mediate these situations to ensure both were comfortable. We continue to foster a nurturing environment where all children feel safe and heard.
About the age group, your son was indeed not the oldest. We had three other boys older than him in the camp who blended well with the rest of the group.
On the matter of pickup times, we understand that delays can occur. Even though you were late for 40 min., we did not charge you any money as we value your patronage. Our late policy is $1 per minute. We want to clarify that our camp ends at 5pm and we encourage parents to pick up their children promptly to maintain our schedules and routines.
We hope this explanation offers a clearer picture of our policies and practices. We value your feedback and will use it to improve our services. Thank you once again for entrusting your children with us. We look forward to welcoming them back at our camp in the future.
Best regards,
Shilpa
Thank you very much for taking the time to review our camp. We truly appreciate your feedback and are delighted to hear that your daughter had an excellent time with us.
We want to assure you that our policy is to create an environment that encourages social interaction and sharing of thoughts during activities. However, it is our responsibility to ensure a productive and respectful learning environment for all campers. We understand that your son had some difficulties and despite our efforts to manage the situation, there were instances when his behavior became disruptive. We want you to know that we tried various strategies to help him integrate better with the group, and at no point was he punished inappropriately.
Regarding the sibling interactions, we did observe some instances of fighting between your children, and we worked to mediate these situations to ensure both were comfortable. We continue to foster a nurturing environment where all children feel safe and heard.
About the age group, your son was indeed not the oldest. We had three other boys older than him in the camp who blended well with the rest of the group.
On the matter of pickup times, we understand that delays can occur. Even though you were late for 40 min., we did not charge you any money as we value your patronage. Our late policy is $1 per minute. We want to clarify that our camp ends at 5pm and we encourage parents to pick up their children promptly to maintain our schedules and routines.
We hope this explanation offers a clearer picture of our policies and practices. We value your feedback and will use it to improve our services. Thank you once again for entrusting your children with us. We look forward to welcoming them back at our camp in the future.
Best regards,
Shilpa
(Painting, Mad Science & Drama)
October 3, 2022
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L Zhao
Verified Purchase
We did a one-day camp. My son loved it. He brought home a painting that he was so proud of.
KidSmart Academy
October 3, 2022
Hi Mr. Zhao, Glad your son liked it, thanks! We enjoyed working with him. Looking forward to serving you in upcoming camps :)
FAQ's
Is KidSmart Academy worth it?
Parents recommend KidSmart Academy and the average rating is 4.3 out of 5. Overall, the reviews indicate that KidSmart Academy provides engaging and enjoyable experiences for children.
What ages can go to KidSmart Academy?
KidSmart Academy has camps and classes for children ages 0 to 17 yrs. Age-appropriate activities are designed to engage and inspire children at different developmental stages.
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