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Thriving Kids Academy (TKA)

★★★★★ 5.011 reviewsNatick, MA

Private

Thriving Kids Academy (TKA) is a nonprofit, EEC-licensed summer program in Natick for children in kindergarten through grade 5, offering LEGO robotics, chess, ping pong, language arts and speech, reading, arts and crafts and games, with half-day and full-day options plus extended care. The program runs roughly early July through late August and serves Natick, Framingham and MetroWest families. Founded by a child psychologist and a LEGO robotics educator. Located at 209 W Central St, Natick.

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Environment
Indoor/Outdoor
Operator
Private
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★★★★★Ping

Our 8-year-old son has attended both the summer and afternoon programs at TKA since it opened, and we’ve been very happy with our experience. He takes music, LEGO robotics, table tennis, and social-emotional classes, and he enjoys all of them. It’s rare to find a program that offers so many high-quality classes in one place, along with other fun options like science, art, and public speaking. The teachers emphasize not only learning but also reading, responsibility, collaboration, and kindness. Founded by a child psychologist and a LEGO robotics coach, TKA truly focuses on understanding each child’s strengths and needs and helping them thrive. Highly recommended!

★★★★★Lan Luo

Thriving Kids Academy has been an amazing after-school program for my 6-year-old son. He attends every day after school and genuinely looks forward to going, which means a lot to us as parents. The teachers are caring, patient, and very dedicated. It’s clear that they truly love children and take the time to understand and support each child as an individual. Knowing our child is in such thoughtful and capable hands gives us great peace of mind. The enrichment classes are diverse and well-balanced. My son especially loves the chess class, LEGO activities, and the science classes with hands-on experiments that make learning fun and engaging. The program also places strong emphasis on social-emotional learning, helping children grow both academically and emotionally. We are very grateful to have such a high-quality, enriching after-school program in our local community. Thriving Kids Academy goes above and beyond to create a warm, nurturing, and engaging environment for children. Highly recommend!

★★★★★Ziming Zheng

My son Noah loves TKA. He’s learned Lego robotics and chess here. The teachers are kind, patient, and truly care about the kids. Highly recommend to any parent looking for fun and educational programs.

★★★★★Jing Li

TKA has been a game-changer for our family. Not only is the environment safe and the staff incredibly nurturing, but the enrichment programs are top-notch. My 7-year-old absolutely loves the diversity of the activities offered—it keeps the afternoons fresh and fun rather than just a extension of the school day. It’s rare to find an after-school program that provides this level of high-quality, specialized instruction all in one place. We couldn't be more pleased!

★★★★★Serene

Thriving Kids Academy (TKA) is truly the best after-school program a parent could ask for. My 7-year-old daughter comes home every single day excitedly talking about how much fun she had, and that alone speaks volumes. She feels happy, safe, and genuinely cared for—and as a parent, that means everything to me. The entire TKA team goes above and beyond to provide outstanding care and support for every child. You can tell they truly love what they do and are deeply invested in each child’s growth, confidence, and well-being. What really sets TKA apart is the variety of enrichment classes offered every day. The kids have opportunities to explore and develop new skills through art, ping pong, chess, language arts, and more. These activities are not only fun but also thoughtfully designed to encourage creativity, critical thinking, and social development. Thriving Kids Academy is more than just an after-school program—it’s a nurturing, engaging, and inspiring environment where children truly thrive. I highly recommend TKA to any parent looking for a place where their child will be happy, challenged, and well cared for. 🌟

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