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Son is tracked out currently and is with Kids R Kids Morrisville, where they do very general stuff. So, I thought I would explore some other camps or track out programs which could be educational. A friend referred me to Mathnasium and I spoke with the woman there and went there to check it out and planned to send him there next week for a week to see how he would like it.
It was a completely chaotic atmosphere. There were about 12 kids or so, and only one person keeping an eye on them. Things looked unorganized, it seemed as the kids were doing whatever they wanted to do without any structure. The woman there asked one of the kids to have the others do push-ups while she spoke to us. Went into the office to talk with us but obviously since the kids did not have anyone else to be with them, kept on coming over to ask if they could do this or do that. I asked her if she is the only one taking care of the kids and she said that her assistant was not feeling well, so she had to leave.
Also, my son IS small for his age, and as we were leaving, she told me "he is very small". I am not sensitive about it, gotten used to it, but was surprised that an educator would make a comment like that in front of the child, who then turns and asks me "is she asking about ( my younger son)"? Oh well...
Can someone give me an opinion about them? I went to the Cary one, does anyone know how the Brier Creek location is? I basically left telling her I might put him in for the October track out program, since I wanted to search for reviews and decide what to do. I am already paying $185 per week to hold his spot for Kids r Kids for the early drop off/late pick up program, and am still willing to pay the additional $250 per week if this is worth it, but at this point, really not sure.
Thanks for any opinions,
Son is tracked out currently and is with Kids R Kids Morrisville, where they do very general stuff. So, I thought I would explore some other camps or track out programs which could be educational. A friend referred me to Mathnasium and I spoke with the woman there and went there to check it out and planned to send him there next week for a week to see how he would like it.
It was a completely chaotic atmosphere. There were about 12 kids or so, and only one person keeping an eye on them. Things looked unorganized, it seemed as the kids were doing whatever they wanted to do without any structure. The woman there asked one of the kids to have the others do push-ups while she spoke to us. Went into the office to talk with us but obviously since the kids did not have anyone else to be with them, kept on coming over to ask if they could do this or do that. I asked her if she is the only one taking care of the kids and she said that her assistant was not feeling well, so she had to leave.
Also, my son IS small for his age, and as we were leaving, she told me "he is very small". I am not sensitive about it, gotten used to it, but was surprised that an educator would make a comment like that in front of the child, who then turns and asks me "is she asking about ( my younger son)"? Oh well...
Can someone give me an opinion about them? I went to the Cary one, does anyone know how the Brier Creek location is? I basically left telling her I might put him in for the October track out program, since I wanted to search for reviews and decide what to do. I am already paying $185 per week to hold his spot for Kids r Kids for the early drop off/late pick up program, and am still willing to pay the additional $250 per week if this is worth it, but at this point, really not sure.
Thanks for any opinions,
We sent my brother-in-law there to get some help with Geometry last year, and liked it, but it was not camp. This was just some extra help during the evenings, and on the weekend.
The Mathnasium in Cary was a lot better a few years ago...the original owners were really sweet people and very good with kids. Not so much with the new lady, my daughter didn't like her much (she loved the original owners). We quit shortly afterwards the owners switched. I"ve found an individual math tutor in Cary and now go to him. It's much better, no crowds, no chaos, and he's certainly a nice guy. His website is: Math with Larry - Free Online Math Homework Help, Cary Raleigh Tutoring, Questions Answered, Problems Solved, Education Editorials
We have sent my daughter there for several track outs. This is absolutely her favorite camp. She has progressed tremendously in Math and is very self assured due to this experience. In addition to the math they try to make the camp fun with field trips to musuems and bowling.
I have never had any concerns with safety. They sign my child in and out and typically have 2 to 3 instructors present. The camp directors truly seem to care about the children.
I have sent my son to the Science and Math camp at Mathnasium of Cary for last 2 summers for several weeks. I feel that this is the best camp in the triangle area. My son would not want to go to any other camp. We are very happy with the camp.
All the teachers are highly educated and care about the campers and the program. They are the most dedicated teachers I have seen. My son has learned a lot in Math and Science. He started loving Math after he attended the camp. Kids are crazy about this camp because they learn while having lot of fun. So, our experience is very positive.
At the Cary center, they have 1:4 ratio for math sessions, which is much better than any public school. They do lot of hands on experiments during Science sessions every day. Outdoor activities like tennis, swimming and bowling are part of the program.
You must have caught them on one single bad day in last two years. I have seen this program grow for last two years. I am very pleased with the program. Hope, you give it a try.
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