80%
recommend
Parent,
Julia
Residential Camp
Python - Coder
20 August, 2022
My son enjoyed his week long residential camp with Funtech at Tonbridge. He learned a lot and from my perspective the camp was very well organised. While it's not Funtech's fault that some children are disruptive to the point of impacting negatively other participants' experience, nevertheless ...
FunTech Response
We have a zero tolerance policy on any negative behaviour.
Sadly, this summer we had to ask for one child to be picked up on the Monday due to bad behaviour.
Without going into details there were a number of external factors that we were asked to consider, and against my better judgement and whilst I was having daily conversations with him and his parents, I took the decision to let it him continue.
The FunTech team at Tonbridge should not bear any responsibility for this.
I did consider moving him into a one-to-one group, however, I felt this might affect him negatively.
That said, in hindsight, I should have informed all the other parents of the children in his class, and perhaps we should have asked him to leave.
For this I can only apologise.
Student,
Akil, 15
Virtual Camp
A.I. - Machine Learning
19 August, 2022
I managed to learn a lot of machine learning that i have never learnt
Student,
James, 13
Virtual Camp
3D Game Design - Developer
19 August, 2022
The final few days is the best part about the entire course as we get to create our own projects and the days go much quicker than they do normally. Also the tutor was very nice and very helpful especially when we needed help or were stuck on something. I really enjoyed the course overall.
Student,
Julia, 13
In-Person Camp
A.I. - Machine Learning
19 August, 2022
I learnt a lot about AI during this camp, and how it works. It would have been useful to go into more depth with a few topics rather than covering all of them briefly.
FunTech Response
This course is an introduction to AI Machine Learning, to the point where all the students are able to independently code some small projects.
This topic is vast and to go into more depth, requires a lot more time.
We do have a year long term time course on our PureCoder series which does satisfy the more in-depth learning.
Glad to hear you learnt lot about AI during the camp and hope it has piqued your interest.
Student,
Akein, 12
Virtual Camp
3D Game Design - Developer
19 August, 2022
Overall, the whole course was really fun, with lots of new things to learn and learning how to use countless types of blueprints, designing objects, creating static meshes, and all of the sorts. One thing I do have to say about it though, is that I encountered a few problems along the way, and my...
FunTech Response
Sorry to hear your laptop crashed along the way. I hear it was because you were pushing the software to it's limits.
Glad to hear that it didn't impact your overall experience of learning.
Student,
Elaine, 9
Virtual Camp
3D Game Design - Developer
19 August, 2022
This camp was so fun! In the first week, it was a bit slow and I had so many problems but all were solved and I'm so happy that I finally completed my game! There are some things you could improve but overall, it was awesome!
Student,
Ben, 14
Virtual Camp
Java - Coder
19 August, 2022
learnt a lot for something new, definitely more than i would in school. The teacher was great and was always ready to help with our errors. :)
Student,
Vincent, 11
Residential Camp
Python - Coder
19 August, 2022
When I arrived I was utterly amazed about the delicious food at dinner and lunch.I liked the movies and dogeball bannanas
Student,
Terence, 9
Residential Camp
Python - Coder
19 August, 2022
good teachers and good webs and you learn a lot at this camp
Student,
Oscar, 10
In-Person Camp
FunTyper - Touch Typing
19 August, 2022
we playd fun games kahoot quizes and we get tokens wich could win us a amozon voucher.
Student,
Rocco, 12
In-Person Camp
Python - OOP
19 August, 2022
In the first couple days of the funtech course I was struggling quite badly and I asked the tutors for some help. They were really kind as they taught me certain code that I did not understand. As I went through each unit everyday, I started to remember some more complex code. Each day was more f...
Student,
Parker, 9
In-Person Camp
Minecraft - Mod Developer
19 August, 2022
4
Student,
Isabel, 7
In-Person Camp
Minecraft - Mod Developer
19 August, 2022
as the title said very fun.would go again.
Student,
Warwick, 7
In-Person Camp
Minecraft - Mod Developer
19 August, 2022
moooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo...
Student,
Henry, 11
Virtual Camp
Roblox - Game Developer
19 August, 2022
fun
Student,
Matthew, 11
Virtual Camp
Python - OOP
19 August, 2022
This course has been very fun and I learnt a lot. Our tutor helped me with all the errors, and he mode everything run smoothly.
Student,
Lilly, 12
Virtual Camp
Python - OOP
19 August, 2022
I really loved the course especially all the things we learnt but I didnt really like giving a review everyday
FunTech Response
The daily comments you leave are not reviews, but feedback to let us know what is going well and what isn't.
We check these at the end of the day and take action, so for example if you didn't understand a particular concept, then we are either able to book a prep for you or recover in the next lesson.
Despite that really pleased to read that you loved the course.
Student,
Nathanael, 10
Virtual Camp
Indie Game - Coder
19 August, 2022
this course was amazing I had lots of fun and lots of laughs, I learnt a lot and would definitely do this again.
Student,
Henry, 12
Virtual Camp
Python - Coder
19 August, 2022
good start to python teaches the basics in a fun engaging way
Student,
Emily, 14
Virtual Camp
Python - Coder
19 August, 2022
The course was really fun and beneficial to my knowledge of coding Python. However, for the past 3.5 days, we have just been coding games, which can get fairly boring after you have coded the majority of games.
FunTech Response
I am sorry that you found the last day and a half boring.
However, the idea behind the last day and a half is for you to put your python knowledge into action by coding a variety of different games.
To be a good coder, you not only need to know the constructs but need lots of coding practice which the tutors can help you with if you get stuck.
However, good to hear it was fun and beneficial.
Parent,
Mutlag
In-Person Camp
Hackathon - Cyber Security
19 August, 2022
The teachers were so friendly and helpful. They went over the most important aspects in cybersecurity. My kids learnt a lot. However, Arar has experienced bullying from the two boys who are 14 and 15r years old. The problem is that the trainers have no control on the students in class which may c...
FunTech Response
I am really sorry for this experience.
We had a couple of characters in the class that were definitely challenging.
I believe that your son had a recurring disagreement with one of these characters.
The action we took was the HQ team spoke directly to these children and their parents.
When on the next day this did not improve we split the class and made sure they were kept separated at breaktimes.
After which I believe the problem was resolved.
Student,
Felix gabriel, 11
Virtual Camp
3D Game Design - Developer
19 August, 2022
i liked it
theres nothing else i have to say
Parent,
Esther
In-Person Camp
3D Game Design - Developer
18 August, 2022
My daughter Bethan had a great experience at the above course. The instructor (Jamie I think it was) was very patient and had a good balance between discipline and fun. The only feedback I could see was that the waiting /lunch room felt a bit stuffy during that particular week. The lady who's in ...
FunTech Response
Sadly the week was extremely hot and so we didn't want the children out in the blazing lunchtime sun. We tried our best by having 1 fan per two students but it was still extremely hot.
There was a slight dip on the last day with the Internet, however, we are at the behest of the schools Internet and thankfully the dip only lasted an hour.
I shall go back and speak to the team at Barbican to see if her game is still on our computer and if so we will send you a copy.
Delighted to hear that she had a great experience and look forward to seeing you again next year.
Parent,
Michelle
In-Person Camp
3D Game Design - Developer
16 August, 2022
Thomas really enjoyed this and learnt a lot. He’s continuing to practise at home over the holidays.
He did find the first day very slow, so maybe the pace needs to move faster or be more practical to improve it.
FunTech Response
This is a common concern for children who have had some experience, but it is extremely important to get all the students on the same page on the first day, before we can start picking up the pace for the remainder of the week.
Am pleased to hear that Thomas really enjoyed the course and learnt alot.
Parent,
Claire
Residential Camp
Python - Coder
13 August, 2022
Our two boys (10 & 12) had a great week's residential at Tonbridge School. Both are more excited and knowledgeable about coding than before. They enjoyed the tuition (thank you Isaac and Robin), scuba diving, made some good friends and assure me they ate well! They are both keen to return for Lev...
Student,
Matthieu, 13
Virtual Camp
Python - OOP
12 August, 2022
I attended the Python OOP L2 Camp online, in the five-consecutive-day format. During this online camp, I learned a lot about Python. The content was evenly spread out throughout the past five days. The topics were interesting: as we studied deep subjects like data structures or GUIs (Graphical Us...
Student,
Luke, 14
Virtual Camp
Python - OOP
12 August, 2022
I really enjoyed this camp and I learned a lot about python. I did not like working with tkinter but that was mainly personal preference. After learning how to use tkinter it was very fun but learning all the fundementals was a bit boring. Anderson was great :D. He really helped me with my code a...
Student,
Anya, 14
Virtual Camp
A.I. - Machine Learning
12 August, 2022
i liked this course as it had lots of different projects and activities to do. It was fun and interactive:)
Student,
Joshua, 7
In-Person Camp
Roblox - Game Designer
12 August, 2022
I LIKED THE COURSE BECAUSE I FOUND IT INTRESTING.
Student,
Callum, 12
Residential Camp
3D Game Design - Developer
12 August, 2022
The Funtech 3D Game Design course is a great experience, Very challenging and interseting.
Student,
Sienna, 8
In-Person Camp
Roblox - Game Designer
12 August, 2022
it was super fun and I will miss it alot for a year
Student,
George, 11
Residential Camp
Minecraft - Mod Developer
12 August, 2022
all of it was great but friday was much worse than i hoped but it was still amazing
FunTech Response
I being told that you thought Friday was worse because you were leaving?
Student,
David, 12
Residential Camp
Python - Coder
12 August, 2022
i had a really nice time today the pizza today could have more suace the rooms were very nice but the games room could have more biger games
Student,
Enzo, 12
In-Person Camp
Roblox - Game Developer
12 August, 2022
I hope to remember this things so then I can create other things.
Student,
Harsukh, 11
In-Person Camp
Roblox - Game Developer
12 August, 2022
Monday was very fun and i honestly thought that it would be more dull as it is now, Tuesday was very fun and all the teachers were very nice, coinciding with the other days, Wednesday, Wednesday was very unique because we learnt lua coding!, Thursday we learnt even more lua coding and was very fu...
Student,
William, 11
Residential Camp
Python - Coder
12 August, 2022
I loved the last day I was extremely challenged and it was great. The residential building was great as it has USB port and a game room. The course was fun and informative.
Student,
Zachary, 14
In-Person Camp
Python - OOP
12 August, 2022
I really enjoyed my camp and I enjoyed learning more about Python and improving my skills. I especially enjoyed the final day where we made our own projects and put everything we had learnt together. However, the only thing I was unsure about was the maths as it was a bit full on, so I would ...
FunTech Response
Thank you for your constructive comments which we will pass onto your development team.
Great to read that you really enjoyed the camp and more importantly improved your Python skills.
Student,
Theo, 9
In-Person Camp
Roblox - Game Developer
12 August, 2022
it was very fun and we learnt many new skills and made fun games!
Student,
Lucy, 10
In-Person Camp
Minecraft - Game Coder
12 August, 2022
it was good but I think it went to quickly up to higher and more advance parts
Student,
Amelie, 10
In-Person Camp
Roblox - Game Developer
12 August, 2022
My week at Funtech was great! we learnt how to code lots of stuff and publish our games. The only thing I would change is the stuff that Funtech Pre-makes.
Student,
Ethan, 13
Residential Camp
Python - Coder
12 August, 2022
it was good
Student,
Tim, 9
In-Person Camp
Minecraft - Game Coder
12 August, 2022
I had a good time because the I loved doing the coding and activity's.
Student,
Max, 13
In-Person Camp
Hackathon - Cyber Security
12 August, 2022
pros: great teacher (very patient) interesting topic, and lots of linux skills learnt.
cons: annoying kids in the class and in the break room , needed more managing.(2 break rooms) Computers could be ridiculously slow at times, otherwise the course was great.
FunTech Response
We have a mix of children in the group, some who were super excited, who I think you are referring to.
When running various programs especially for hacking, these can take a while to run through to find the correct code.
Glad you found it an interesting topic.
Student,
Imogen, 12
In-Person Camp
Python - Coder
12 August, 2022
Fun to do with friends :)
Student,
Izzy, 9
In-Person Camp
Roblox - Game Developer
12 August, 2022
I really liked it because we did Roblox game creating but it was the first day I did'nt really because we only did the basics
Student,
Matthew, 8
In-Person Camp
Minecraft - Game Coder
12 August, 2022
i had a good time
Student,
Steve, 12
In-Person Camp
Python - OOP
12 August, 2022
good
Student,
Mateo, 12
In-Person Camp
Hackathon - Cyber Security
12 August, 2022
The camp was super fun.
The tutorial videos were a bit lagy though and for the metasploit exercises it didn't specify what we had to do which made our teacher very confused and frustrated. Overall great camp.
FunTech Response
The video's may have lagged due to the internet connect at the time.
Sorry about the metasplot exercise, I shall pass this onto our development team to check.
Glad to hear hear you thought that overall the camp was great!
Student,
Alex, 13
In-Person Camp
Python - Coder
12 August, 2022
During these five days of coding, I learnt many different things. At first, I wondered what I would do with print("Hello World!") but I soon realised how many different possibilities there are to coding, other than games. The teachers were quite fun but I can still speedrun champion island faster...
Student,
Imaan, 8
In-Person Camp
LEGO Robotics - Coder
12 August, 2022
Ummm. It was fun. And uhh. It was On top of my average coding. Sooo. Now I find it EASY to do coding I couldn't do before. It was good and all. But my favourite bit was LUNCH! But the time. IT'S EVEN LONGER THAN SCHOOL! But it was really cool. And I will look forward to forcing my mum...
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