Reviews

Worth every penny!

My son thoroughly enjoyed the virtual Minecraft Coder camp - I was a little concerned he might get bored and not complete it but instead he couldn’t wait each day to resume and was very disappointed when it ended as he just wanted more! The tutor was excellent, keeping them motivated, engaged an...

My son thoroughly enjoyed the virtual Minecraft Coder camp - I was a little concerned he might get bored and not complete it but instead he couldn’t wait each day to resume and was very disappointed when it ended as he just wanted more! The tutor was excellent, keeping them motivated, engaged and included and I will definitely be booking another virtual camp next school holidays!

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Great interactive sessions

Thank you for the great and interactive sessions on Python. You managed to convey the knowledge in an enjoyable way and help my children develop their skills. Many thanks

3D Game design

My son took part in the 3D Game design virtual week course. He thoroughly enjoyed it, and was engaged throughout and has developed new skills and confidence while completing the course. The course has ignited his imagination and boosted his enthusiasm for game design. The tutor was very supportiv...

My son took part in the 3D Game design virtual week course. He thoroughly enjoyed it, and was engaged throughout and has developed new skills and confidence while completing the course. The course has ignited his imagination and boosted his enthusiasm for game design. The tutor was very supportive, knowledgeable and competent and inspirational. On the final day doing their individual projects it would have been nice for the students to have enough time to show each other their game design to see how others had used the course to develop their own game ideas. Overall, the course was a huge success and I would definitely recommend it to those interested in game design.

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Virtual OOP

Engaging, supportive, great interaction and tuition.

Great experience

We live in California, USA. And we are so happy to have found this camp. My two sons (14 and 11 yrs old) attended Python - Coder Camp and 3D Game Design - Developer during the summer break. And they both loved it. It was an amazing experience for them. They loved the camp, teachers, daily delici...

We live in California, USA. And we are so happy to have found this camp. My two sons (14 and 11 yrs old) attended Python - Coder Camp and 3D Game Design - Developer during the summer break. And they both loved it. It was an amazing experience for them. They loved the camp, teachers, daily delicious meals, fun activities and of course developing and coding! Everyone was very professional, friendly and helpful. We will be back for camp next summer for sure. Thank you for everything!

Zuleyha

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Amazing!

My son loved the course!

Thank you

Roblox - Game Developer

Great systems in place for virtual teaching. We had no issues with connection. My 12 year old daughter found the course useful, but as she was the only girl she did find it a little bit isolating at times. We definitely need more girls getting involved with this as it seems to be a very male...

Great systems in place for virtual teaching. We had no issues with connection.

My 12 year old daughter found the course useful, but as she was the only girl she did find it a little bit isolating at times. We definitely need more girls getting involved with this as it seems to be a very male dominated activity.

Unfortunately there were a few occasions throughout the course where the usual tutor was absent, through no fault of FunTech, they had to arrange some cover, which they did quickly and kept me informed when having to do so.

Had many calls from FunTech throughout the two week course to see how my daughter was getting on, it was reassuring to know that they wanted her to have a good experience and to see whether there was anything that could be done to improve it.

I have no doubt that we will be booking onto another course in the future.

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Excellent week of learning

My son had a great week extending his coding knowledge. I am grateful that Funtech keep extending the syllabus so that he can do a new course each summer.

3D Gaming

My son really enjoyed the 2 week (half day) virtual course on 3D gamning with Unreal engine. Funtech asked for a bit of pre-course prep from me as a parent (checking Broadband speed and computer spec - it was all reasonable to ask and fairly straightforward) and took 2x20mins. We used childcar...

My son really enjoyed the 2 week (half day) virtual course on 3D gamning with Unreal engine. Funtech asked for a bit of pre-course prep from me as a parent (checking Broadband speed and computer spec - it was all reasonable to ask and fairly straightforward) and took 2x20mins.

We used childcare vouchers to pay (you need to pay upfront by card but then we got the money back quickly from Funtech once the childcare scheme had sent their payment). Without this option I do not think we would have booked the course.

Overall I was impressed with how my son remained engaged over the whole two weeks and he seems to have retained a real interest in the subject and learned other transferable skills. The person running the course seems to have struck a good balance between moments where they are all chatting and others when they are progressing the specific course elements.

Overall very good and certainly a good review from my son.

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Fun Typer

Thr Fun Typer course content is pretty dry, but the course tutors made it fun for them and my son is now typing so much better, I would definitely recommend this course.

Virtual camp python coding

It is very good to start on coding

a great experierence for child

We flew from Frankfurt to London to join the summer day camp! My husband found the fun tech camp on the internet, as we were looking for summer activities for our son. After reading the course introduction, its plan, and the previous reviews, we booked the day camp at Wimbledon King's college sc...

We flew from Frankfurt to London to join the summer day camp! My husband found the fun tech camp on the internet, as we were looking for summer activities for our son. After reading the course introduction, its plan, and the previous reviews, we booked the day camp at Wimbledon King's college school. We stayed in London for 7 days. With the total price, we could have gone to a lux holiday somewhere else lying on the beach. But when we looked back, it was all worthwhile.

Our 7-year-old child has learned a lot about building mod development, switching him from the consumer to a little active developer. It was his first time that he had to use English in an English-speaking country. He has learned also to get along with all others in that environment, without the help of his parents.
The teachers and personnel were very friendly. They picked us up every morning outside at the entrance and walked with the children into the classroom. Because we are not from the UK, they talked to us in advance to see if everything was ok and talked to our son so he would not be upset on the first day. In the classroom, every child has their own desk and a laptop. It was summer, but the building was not so hot like outside. On each desk, there was a ventilator for each child to use.
The teachers are young . The children loved them and were not afraid to ask questions. On the last day, the parents would be allowed to enter in the last hours to see what children have done in the week. We were asked to bring a USB stick so we could download and transfer the bult mod at home. However, here it could have been better, if parents also got on -spot guide or practise on how to install that at home by themselves.
The children also had enough screen lock break and could play outside.
The learning place itself is very safe. No one can enter from outside. The toilettes are not so far away from the classroom. The camp environment is clean and beautiful.
The school location is easy to reach by bus 93 and walk 8 minutes. Alternatively, there are many free parking slots along side the main road or at side road. An Ice cream van was outside of the entrance every day in the late afternoon, just in time for the camp closing

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Fun Typing Barbican

My child is 12 years and really enjoyed the one week course to learn to type properly during the summer. As parents we were unsure if the course would be boring and our child wouldn't like it but the course was great, the team managed to make typing really fun and challenging at the same time ...

My child is 12 years and really enjoyed the one week course to learn to type properly during the summer.
As parents we were unsure if the course would be boring and our child wouldn't like it but the course was great, the team managed to make typing really fun and challenging at the same time which engaged the children early on.

Funtech you did a great job! Thank you.

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A brilliant week

My son left every day brimming with ideas and knew knowledge - this is honestly the most inspired that I've ever seen him!
We will definitely be signing up again next summer.

Best Experience

Would like to thank everyone for an exceptional, amazing, enjoyable week for my daughter. The courses were at the high professional level, very informative and age appropriate. My child felt safe, entertained, the food was Amazing. I would highly recommend the residential camp for your child.

Looking forward coming up

Juan had great time, enjoyed the activities and the atmonphere. He looks forward coming back on the first ocassion he may have. The team was engaged and focussed on the items that matter.

Thank you to the Funtech team.

Python OOP Virtual Camp

My son really enjoyed the week-long virtual camp which was well organised and fun. Although it seemed quite a lot to be tied to the screen all day the time really flew by and there were plenty of breaks. This is our third (virtual) camp with Funtech and we will sign up for more going forwar...

My son really enjoyed the week-long virtual camp which was well organised and fun. Although it seemed quite a lot to be tied to the screen all day the time really flew by and there were plenty of breaks.

This is our third (virtual) camp with Funtech and we will sign up for more going forwards.

Support excellent too!

Thank you.

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Excellent virtual course

My son is not a gaming boy as such so was worried, he wouldn't be interested. However, this course was great for him. He thoroughly enjoyed it and was self-sufficient once all the software was loaded. Loading of software was a little challenging which is understandable given everyone has a differ...

My son is not a gaming boy as such so was worried, he wouldn't be interested. However, this course was great for him. He thoroughly enjoyed it and was self-sufficient once all the software was loaded. Loading of software was a little challenging which is understandable given everyone has a different set up. We found it worked best on a PC.

Would definitely recommend. It was engaging, the learning of a good skill and a great way to keep them occupied through the holidays!

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A.I. - Machine Learning

My son found this virtual camp to be engaging and fun. This is a nice introduction to A.I. - machine learning and provides a good foundation. My son really enjoyed the camp!

Thank you FunTech for the amazing courses and instructors!

Very engaged coding lesson, very good overall

The coding lessons seems well- structured, could be better to spend a bit time in each day to explain the learning objects and outcomes, and have a summary at the end of each lesson for study focus. There are some teaching contents delivered by direct recorded videos, which seems not very eff...

The coding lessons seems well- structured, could be better to spend a bit time in each day to explain the learning objects and outcomes, and have a summary at the end of each lesson for study focus.

There are some teaching contents delivered by direct recorded videos, which seems not very effective and kids may think they are not very interesting. Hand-on projects are embedded in the lesson which is very good, maybe some blend in more quiz or mini games in a group setting could keep students more concentrated in the study.

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Python Virtual Coding Camp

My 12 year old son thoroughly enjoyed attending. He selected the part-time, 2 week course. This worked well throughout the summer holidays. The teacher (Musaab) was great with the children. Overall, a well ran course with excellent support. We will be signing up to the next one.

Carol

Top quality course kicks lazybones back into focus!

I was unsure that my 12 yo would be able to do a full week of coding after months of hanging out with his pals but he really embraced it and had a great time. It also got his brain black into gear in time for the start of term. Result! I was really impressed at how accessible and helpful su...

I was unsure that my 12 yo would be able to do a full week of coding after months of hanging out with his pals but he really embraced it and had a great time. It also got his brain black into gear in time for the start of term. Result!

I was really impressed at how accessible and helpful support staff were and could hear how patient his teacher was. Top quality course and I’m glad he signed up - we will definitely be doing more!

Thank you funtech!

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Minecraft Mod - Richmond

William loved this course. Tegwen (sp?) was especially understanding of William who I think was the youngest on the course.

Will definitely book again if we have the chance.

Thank you

Great course

My 11-year old daughter really loved this course. Very well organised and very supportive teaching.

Lots of learning took place!

Great experience

My 10 year-old had a great time at Tonbridge. The camp was well-organized, with a good mix of classes, fun activities and regular timed- breaks.

A wonderful experience overall.

Touch typing

Very encouraging atmosphere to learn touch typing. Happy to go off everyday and could see the progress!

Amazing

My son had an amazing week with FunTech doing the Minecraft Course. He can't wait to come back next year and do another one. Thank you so much to all of the instructors.

Very happy kids!

My two sons had a very nice week with FunTech, they learned a lot and had fun too.

They can't wait to go back next year!

Cybersecurity Residential Camp

My son had a great week away at the residential cybersecurity camp this summer. His instructor was engaging and a great communicator, my son really enjoyed the course. The dormitories were super. Food was good.

We will definitely be booking again next summer.
5 stars!

Fun and highly recommended

Dylan had fun while learning and the course was well organised.

Harry really enjoyed this last course

Harry told me he really enjoyed this last course .. and his tutor was very knowledgeable and helpful and he enjoyed doing this course with other people more his own age. He seemed to be occupied and interested for the whole 5 days .. we have previously done just pms so this week was intensiv...

Harry told me he really enjoyed this last course .. and his tutor was very knowledgeable and helpful and he enjoyed doing this course with other people more his own age.

He seemed to be occupied and interested for the whole 5 days .. we have previously done just pms so this week was intensive but it seemed to work well for him and I think he had leant new things that were previously gaps in his knowledge.

I think these funtech courses have been very professionally presented and run and I am very impressed with the level and standard of knowledge and teaching on offer.

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Dylan and Seren loved touch typing

I just wanted to say how much Dylan and Seren loved touch typing. They were both a bit sceptical when I told them that I’d booked it but they really enjoyed the lessons and games and didn’t seem to realise they were learning to touch type!

Thank you!

Touch typing

My son loved this course. He was super keen to get a lot out of it and it didn’t disappoint him. He made a huge amount of progress.

Great tutors - thanks!

Touch Typing

My son is dyslexic and initially struggled with the touch typing course but the tutors were brilliant and managed to get him engaged and he progressed well.

Thanks!

Touch Typing

Great course and fantastic tutors who kept the energy and engagement throughout.

Thank you!

Fun Typer day camp

Hi team Just wanted to share my views on how the fun typer day camp for both Aidan (14 yrs old) and Amelie (12 yrs old) They both enjoyed the camp and the rapport built with Riz (tutor) and other tutors during the week. The interactive approach to using games and rewards with real money work...

Hi team

Just wanted to share my views on how the fun typer day camp for both Aidan (14 yrs old) and Amelie (12 yrs old)
They both enjoyed the camp and the rapport built with Riz (tutor) and other tutors during the week.
The interactive approach to using games and rewards with real money worked well given the ages.
The focus on posture and leg position was of benefit

I understand this was more of a game approach that works well with Children but given the ages of my children I would have liked to see more real life speed typing challenges with real text etc to see the accuracy and WPM levels. This was particularly the case as both have extensive experience of using a home pc product to developing accuracy and WPM levels so I was hoping towards the end of the week this area would have been explored.

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A brilliant course!

This was a brilliant course for my 15 year old daughter. Just the right level, and with a wonderful teacher providing all the support that was needed. She thoroughly enjoyed it.

Thank you funtech!

Very professional and engaging course

The course was very professional and challenging.
The level was high and kept our son engaged at all times.
The teacher was patient and attentive to all the students and managed to steer the lesson in the right direction.

We were very happy with the camp and would recommend it.

MRS Mi Luo

Charlie quite enjoy his coding summer camp!

Has a lot of fun

Enjoyed him thoroughly, very organized and hassle free, good motivating fun for the kids!

hackethon

Aina had a fun time learning about Ciber security.
She made many new friends and was very enthusiastic about the tutors.

Many thanks for this new and good experience!

AI course

Charlie really enjoyed this course. She thought the tutor was very kind and helped her to understand areas and go over things in the break when she didn't quite get something. The Python proficiency is a must to get the most out of this course though as Charlie was a little rusty and found it ...

Charlie really enjoyed this course. She thought the tutor was very kind and helped her to understand areas and go over things in the break when she didn't quite get something.

The Python proficiency is a must to get the most out of this course though as Charlie was a little rusty and found it hard when she couldn't remember.

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Python OOP virtual camp

Luke (who is 14) really enjoyed this course. He spoke highly of the course teacher and said the course was well run and there was a small enough number of students that they got a good amount of individual attention. He particularly enjoyed the fact that the teacher didn’t dictate what to writ...

Luke (who is 14) really enjoyed this course. He spoke highly of the course teacher and said the course was well run and there was a small enough number of students that they got a good amount of individual attention.

He particularly enjoyed the fact that the teacher didn’t dictate what to write, but gave examples with explanations and then left the students to write their own code.

Highly recommended.

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Very good camp

My son Felix enjoyed the camp. It was a little too much information in one day for an 11 years old boy but I think he learned a lot and next year we have to book the 2 week camp so he can better focus every day. It was very professionally organized.

Thank you!

Python coder

Archie enjoyed the Python Coder Level 1 course so much he asked to go straight onto the Level 2 course.

He enjoyed it so much, he is now doing it for his GCSEs.

That’s inspiration for you!

Touch typing camp. Excellent

Very impressed they managed to enthuse my son to learn touch typing!

Day camp review

My sons really enjoyed this course and understood the basics of python.

Thank you for your time and efforts

An enjoyable and worthwhile week

Our son really enjoyed the virtual camp for a week of coding. He learned loads and had fun too.

The tutor managed to balance the amount of learning without it feeling overwhelming being online all day.

Excellent course

My son thoroughly enjoyed the course and the tutor was brilliant! My only issue is the python dev environment. It was a bit intrusive for the tutors to have full control of our home computer. My son as a matter of principle and his age doesn’t have his own computer so has to use mine. Oth...

My son thoroughly enjoyed the course and the tutor was brilliant!

My only issue is the python dev environment. It was a bit intrusive for the tutors to have full control of our home computer.

My son as a matter of principle and his age doesn’t have his own computer so has to use mine. Other providers use a virtual environment which has python embedded for similar courses.

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OOP Day camp

My son enjoyed the course a lot and asked to attend another one next year.

Well done and thank you to everyone at Funtech!