TechKnowHow: LEGO Robotics & Game Coding
TechKnowHow offers STEM-focused day camps in the SF Bay Area, specializing in LEGO Robotics, game coding, and other technology-based activities for children.
▌ Editor's read TechKnowHow: LEGO Robotics & Game Coding operates as a day camp across various locations in the SF Bay Area, focusing on STEM education. The company was founded by Susan and David and has been operating for over 30 years, since 1994, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to youth technology programs. Their website states that all staff members undergo background checks. Google reviews for 'TechKnowHow' show a rating of 4.9 stars based on 107 reviews, with parents frequently praising the engaging curriculum and knowledgeable instructors. The camp offers programs in LEGO Robotics, game coding, and other tech-related subjects. No ACA accreditation was found for this camp.
Who thrives here Ages 8–13
TechKnowHow: LEGO Robotics & Game Coding sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right stem fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 1996 (30 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Money & Policies
- FSA eligible
- Not FSA eligible
- Sibling discount
- $10 off second child
on a sibling's week of camp
Details → - Session lengths
- 5-day (full week)
Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 8–13
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
- Address: 1200 Park Pl, San Mateo, CA 94403
- Phone: (650) 638-0500
- Cost notes: USD. Price is per week and can vary.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about TechKnowHow: LEGO Robotics & Game Coding
- What ages does TechKnowHow: LEGO Robotics & Game Coding accept?
- TechKnowHow: LEGO Robotics & Game Coding is open to children ages 8–13. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does TechKnowHow: LEGO Robotics & Game Coding cost?
- TechKnowHow: LEGO Robotics & Game Coding publishes $575/week for the standard session. USD. Price is per week and can vary. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are TechKnowHow: LEGO Robotics & Game Coding's hours?
- TechKnowHow: LEGO Robotics & Game Coding runs 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs TechKnowHow: LEGO Robotics & Game Coding?
- TechKnowHow: LEGO Robotics & Game Coding is operated by a private business, with 30 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does TechKnowHow: LEGO Robotics & Game Coding provide lunch?
- TechKnowHow: LEGO Robotics & Game Coding does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare TechKnowHow: LEGO Robotics & Game Coding with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- STEM summer camps guide · Compare projects, staff fit, and age-readiness signals.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
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