FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Scroll down to explore our responses to frequently asked questions about our popular LEGO, robotics, and technology summer programs. If you still have a question or would like to talk with us, just give us a call at (650) 638-0500.
General Questions
What is TechKnowHow's teaching philosophy?
What is the camper-teacher ratio?
What types of students are the classes designed for?
Will there be adult supervision throughout the day?
Does each student have their own Computer/LEGO® components/building kit to work with?
For all camps, students receive their own building kits and computers to work on their projects. In two camps, there is an element in the camp where students may team up. In Robot Adventure, students work to program movemnents for robot mouse®. In Radical Robots, with EV3 elements and Sphero® SPRK, there is a portion of the class where students work as a team to program.
Do students have any time for outdoor recreation?
Do you serve lunch or a snack?
Is there extended care supervision available?
Program Questions
What types of computers do students work with?
Do students get to take home their computer work?
Do students get to take home their building projects?
Who are the instructors?
What about the age ranges...will my child be too young or old compared to the rest of the class?
Are TechKnowHow® camps suitable for girls?
Yes, our camps are designed to be fun and educational for both boys and girls! The number of girls attending our camps has been growing each year, and we find that those enrolled have a great time and enjoy working on the featured projects. If you wish to find out the current mix of students by gender in a specific class, please give us a call. Also, we offer two ALL girl camps called Tech Camp for Girls, one for ages 7-9 and another for 10-14.

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Registration Questions
Can I switch my child from one class to another?
Will friends be together if they both sign up for the same class?
Will I receive any confirmation after registering for camp?
What does it mean to be waitlisted?
What is the transfer and cancellation policy?