BrainVyne runs LEGO/STEAM and Money 101 financial-literacy summer day camps in Palo Alto for children and teens ages 4-18. LEGO/STEAM sessions include themes such as animal robotics, simple machines, Star Wars, Technic and stop-motion animation, while the Money 101 curriculum teaches teens personal finance to state and national standards. Sessions are led by California-licensed teachers, and need-based scholarships are available.
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Powered by GoogleMy children attended the Lego camp during the spring break. The first day was a bit odd, as parents weren’t leaving right away. The camp managers weren’t checking the children in, which would be standard practice elsewhere for children they have never met before. Parents were only signing their children in, but looking anxious about leaving. Maybe there can be a change of practice here to reassure parents, particularly of smaller children. Once we were all familiar with each other after the first day, the children had fun overall, and made new friends while there. They were happy and enjoyed the camp, while I felt they were safe and reassured they were in good hands.
This Spring Break camp was the perfect mix of fun and learning. The teachers kept my son engaged the entire time and had a great way of turning simple activities into meaningful lessons.
My 4-year-old’s first camp experience couldn’t have gone better. The teachers were incredibly warm and patient, making her feel comfortable right away and excited to come back each day.
My 2 sons had a great time at this amazing program! We drove from far away to attend it (5h north) but it was worth it! It’s really their passion so I am glad there is an offering for this kind of interest.
I do not recommend this camp for young children, especially 4-year-olds. My son attended BrainVyne LEGO Camp at Cubberley Community Center for two days, and our experience was very disappointing and concerning. The classroom is small, poorly ventilated, and uncomfortably hot. The children spend most of the time sitting at tables assembling LEGO independently, with very little guidance or group interaction. This does not feel like a camp environment, especially for younger kids. On the first day, my son (who does not speak English) had no real interaction with other children and spent most of the time sitting alone. He did not use the restroom at all during a full day (9:00 AM–2:30 PM), which already raised concerns about supervision. On the second day, I specifically asked staff to remind him to use the restroom and assist him if needed. I was told they would have another child take him instead of an adult, which is not appropriate for a 4-year-old, especially one who does not speak English. He ended up having a bathroom accident. Staff called me but refused to help him change, even though he had spare clothes in his backpack. When I arrived 30–40 minutes later, my son was sitting outside in wet clothes, crying, with no meaningful support provided. Staff made no real effort to comfort him or help resolve the situation. This was extremely distressing for my child and not an acceptable level of care. Overall concerns: - Lack of supervision for young children - No assistance in basic situations (bathroom, changing) - Inappropriate expectations for a 4-year-old - Minimal engagement or structured activities - Uncomfortable indoor conditions This experience did not meet basic expectations for safety, care, or age-appropriate programming.





