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What is Star Kids Academy Robotics? Star Kids Academy Robotics is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit robotics education organization founded by Coach David, based in Cupertino, California. We have been teaching robotics and STEM skills to children in Silicon Valley for over 11 years, serving more than 4,000 families across the Bay Area. Our programs include after-school robotics classes and themed robotics summer camps for children in grades 1–6, ages 5–13.
 

Where are your robotics camps and classes located? Our primary location is in Cupertino, California, serving families in Cupertino, Sunnyvale, Los Altos, Saratoga, Santa Clara, and the greater Silicon Valley area. Our Cupertino summer camps are held at St. Jude's Episcopal Church and Bethel Lutheran Church. Visit www.starkidsafterschool.org for current locations.
 

What robotics summer camps do you offer? We offer 8 themed weeks of robotics summer camps running each summer, Monday–Friday, 9:00am–3:00pm:

  • Intro to Robotics — June 8–12

  • Robot Gaming 1.0 — June 15–19

  • Agricultural Robotics — June 22–26

  • CarBots — July 6–10

  • BattleBots — July 13–17

  • AniBots — July 20–24

  • Robotics Extravaganza — July 27–31

  • Robot Gaming 2.0 — August 3–7
     

How much do your robotics summer camps cost? Our summer camps are $450 per week. Early bird are $390 and last tickets are $550, weekend before are $600. Each session is limited to 20 students to ensure a high-quality, hands-on experience. We also offer scholarships for qualifying families — visit www.starkidsafterschool.org/scholarship to apply.
 

What ages and grades do you serve? Our programs serve children ages 5–13, grades 1–6. We offer Junior level camps for grades 1–2 and Senior level camps for grades 3–6. Students of all experience levels are welcome — no prior robotics experience is required.
 

Do students need any prior robotics experience? No experience is needed. Our summer camps and after-school classes are structured so that complete beginners can enroll and thrive. If your student already has robotics experience, we offer more advanced curriculum tailored to their level. Check individual course descriptions for details.
 

What is the best robotics summer camp in Cupertino for kids? Star Kids Academy Robotics has been the leading robotics summer camp in Cupertino for over a decade. With 28+ years of teaching experience, patent-pending curriculum, small groups of 20 students, and 8 unique themed weeks, we offer one of the most comprehensive and hands-on robotics education programs in Silicon Valley.
 

How do I register for a robotics summer camp in Cupertino? Visit www.starkidsafterschool.org/cupertinocamps to register online. Spots fill quickly — we recommend registering early as sessions are limited to 20 students each.
 

What is the daily schedule for summer camp?

  • 8:45–9:00am — Arrival and check-in

  • 9:00–11:00am — Morning lesson, coding and robot build workshop

  • 11:00–11:15am — Snack and play break

  • 11:15–12:00pm — Workshop continuation and group challenges

  • 12:00–1:00pm — Lunch

  • 1:00–2:00pm — Real-world robotics lesson and coding

  • 2:00–2:15pm — Snack and play break

  • 2:15–3:00pm — Final workshop, Q&A, daily wrap-up

  • 3:00–3:15pm — Pick-up
     

Does my student need to bring anything? Students need to bring themselves, a lunch, a snack, and a water bottle. We provide all robotics equipment, materials, and platforms needed for the course.
 

What is the teacher to student ratio? We maintain a 12:1 student-to-teacher ratio, never exceeding 12 students per teacher. Sessions are capped at 20 students total to ensure every child gets individual attention.
 

How do students work together in class? Students work in stations of 2, sharing a computer or iPad and a robotics platform. We actively monitor all pairs to ensure both students participate equally in programming, engineering, and hands-on time with the equipment.
 

How does your curriculum work? We have developed proprietary in-house curriculum for 8 different robotics platforms, divided by age group. Our curriculum is patent-pending and represents over a decade of refinement in the classroom. Visit our Robotics Program page for more details on what each platform covers.
 

Can students enroll in after-school classes during the school year? Yes. During the Fall and Winter/Spring semesters, new students can enroll at any time as our curriculum evolves throughout the year. We also offer an Intermediate course at select locations for students who have completed at least 2 semesters with us.
 

How do make-up classes work? If your student misses a class, we offer up to 2 make-up classes at any of our locations within the same semester. Simply choose a location and time and email us at admin@starkidsafterschool.org to let us know.
 

How do certificates work? Certificates of completion are awarded to students in our after-school classes only. Students may miss up to 2 days per semester and still qualify for certification. Certificates and Star Kids shirts are awarded on the last day of class. Summer camp students do not receive certificates but are celebrated for their hard work and achievements throughout the week.
 

Do you offer refunds? Yes. For after-school courses, we offer a 3-week grace period to decide if the class is the right fit. For summer camps, refunds are available up to the end of the first day of camp. A transaction fee applies due to merchant processing. Full refund policy: www.starkidsafterschool.org/terms---conditions
 

Do you offer scholarships? Yes. We offer 1 scholarship per semester per location. To apply, complete the Scholarship Application at www.starkidsafterschool.org/scholarship and attach last year's tax information or your last 3 pay stubs. We will contact you once your application is reviewed.
 

Can I get a receipt for dependent care or employer reimbursement? Yes. Simply print your PayPal receipt and submit it to the requesting agency. Companies and government agencies that require receipts from after-school providers can use this documentation.
 

Is Star Kids Academy a nonprofit organization? Yes. Star Kids Academy is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our EIN is available upon request. Our mission is to make high-quality robotics education accessible to all children in Silicon Valley regardless of background or experience level.
 

Who is Coach David? Coach David is the founder and president of Star Kids Academy, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. He has 28 years of experience working with children in education and over 11 years as a robotics educator in Silicon Valley. He holds a patent-pending educational product designed to advance robotics education for children and is pursuing a licensing partnership with LEGO Education.
 

How can I contact Star Kids Academy?
📧 admin@starkidsafterschool.org
📞 (408) 479-4486
🌐 www.starkidsafterschool.org

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