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Summer Camp & TK/K Open House

Tuesdays & Thursdays | 5:30PM - 6:30PM

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2026 Summer Camp Future Lab: The Science of How Things Work

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Inside Our Summer Camp Curriculum

Our summer camp blends hands-on science with engineering thinking, guiding students from foundational experiments to building systems that move, sense, and solve problems. Each session builds on the last, so learning feels natural, connected, and meaningful. Session 1 (6/8 – 6/18): Discovery & Reactions From June 8th-118th, we will be diving into discovery and reactions where curiosity is immediate and tangible. Observing changes in states in matter and how water reacts at di

Abigail Medina

Apr 215 min read

A Day at Camp: What Kids Learn, Build, and Experience

When parents think about camp, one question always comes up: What is my child really doing all day—and is it worth it? Are they learning?Are they making friends?Are they actually engaged… or just being “watched”? Let’s walk through a real day at our camp—so you can see the difference. ☀️ Morning: Confidence Starts Here (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM) We begin with team-building activities that help kids open up, connect, and feel like they belong. Even quieter children quickly start p

Abigail Medina

Apr 145 min read

Exploring Ice and Temperature Through Play ❄️

Our young learners recently took part in a fun and engaging science activity focused on exploring how ice melts. We reviewed how changes in temperature can affect the melting process, and the children were encouraged to think, predict, and observe like little scientists. We introduced the idea of globes and had a simple discussion about what they are. The children shared their thoughts and ideas, and we wondered together what might happen if water was poured on top of a globe

Abigail Medina

Apr 73 min read

Top 7 Skills Your Child Should Build Before Kindergarten (and How Summer Camp Helps)

Starting kindergarten is a big milestone—for both children and parents. If you're searching for Fremont TK readiness or wondering about the most important skills before kindergarten in California , you're not alone. Academic basics matter, but kindergarten teachers consistently emphasize something more important: confidence, independence, and social skills . The good news? A high-quality summer camp for kindergarten readiness can help your child build all of these in a fun,

Abigail Medina

Apr 75 min read

Welcome

WE'RE SO GLAD

YOU'RE HERE.

Joni Jen is a mother, childhood educator and entrepreneur. Living and working in the Bay Area for over 30 years, she is the founder and President of Olive Children Foundation -- a non-profit organization that strives to prepare the children of today to be the leaders of tomorrow; the founder and CEO of Berkeley Academy, one of Fremont's most prominent Afterschool & Tutoring centers, we are proud to uphold our values of excellent education, leadership and service to our students and community. Joni's vision is centered around early access to quality education, irrespective of socioeconomic background. She hopes to realize this vision by applying a hands-on, experiment driven curriculum where children can learn by doing. Joni is nothing if not tenacious, persistently pursuing this dream for many years. When she isn’t working, Joni is kept busy by her golden retriever Lulu, who demands constant walks and belly rubs.

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Family Testimonials

Sonia, Parent at Little STEAMers

"We are very happy with Little STEaMers. We chose this facility due to the Reggio philosophy, the impressive direction of Ms. Carmina, the location, the lovely building and playground area, their sanitization practices, and technology use (an app to share lots of photos)...The small class and high teacher ratio gives an intimate feel, and we love all the teachers...They were also extremely accommodating of drop off/pick up times...