Camps
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What do kids need to bring with them to camp?
Kids need to bring a nut-free packed morning snack, lunch and water bottle.
Do the kids spend time outside?
Absolutely! We take the kids on a walk to a nearby playground for free play and burn off energy.
Can my kid be in the same class with her/his friend?
Yes! Just make sure they register for the same theme, during the same week.
How big are the classes?
Class size is generally 20-24 kids, with a minimum size of 8, and maximum size of 24.
What is your class ratio?
Our ratio is 8:1 (student:teacher).
What is a typical day at STEMful?
Please click HERE to see a sample day.
What about medications or allergies?
Caring for the health and safety of our students is our top priority. Please note all important health information upon registration. You will be prompted to fill out a form.
What sorts of forms do I need to fill out? When are they due?
We require a health form, photo waiver and a public transportation waiver. You will complete all these forms online during the registration process. Once you do this, we will have all necessary information at our fingertips, and you will not need to remember to bring any forms on the first day. Phew!
How do I sign-up?
Easy! Just click LOGIN or SIGN UP. You will be directed to our secure online registration system. You will select your location, dates and themes, and reserve your space.
What is cancellation policy?
Please click HERE to see our cancellation policy.
Where are you, and how can I reach you?
Our site is in Bernal Heights (30 29th Street between Mission St and San Jose St). You can call us at 415-660-5975 or email us at info@stemful-sf.com — we are happy to help!
Afterschool Program
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Updated: 7/01/2025
When does enrollment begin?
We give our current families the first opportunity to renew, which starts in April. We then open enrollment to all new families in May. Families interested in our program are required to fill out our interest form.
What are the start and end dates for the after-school program?
Our schedule aligns with the San Francisco Unified School District calendar. The academic year generally runs from mid-August to early June.
How do I secure a spot in your afterschool program?
Our team will review your interest form to determine program availability. If a spot is open, we will contact you with the next steps. To complete your registration and secure the spot, a one-time, non-refundable fee of $250 is required.
Will I receive a refund on the registration and monthly membership fees if I cancel before the program starts mid-August?
The registration fee is non-refundable.
You will receive a refund minus an admin fee of $50 and associated credit card fees for the monthly membership fees.
We do not guarantee a refund on the monthly membership fees if your cancellation is not received by 11:59pm on August 1st. You must submit a cancellation to afterschool@stemful-sf.com by August 1st.
Do you offer the afterschool program during school holidays?
No, we offer full day camp programs during school holidays. Your monthly membership DOES NOT include these camp days.
Do you prorate the monthly membership fee?
The program fee for August is prorated at 50% to reflect that our program begins mid-month, aligning with the start of the school year.
For June, the program fee is calculated at a daily rate of $40, as the program does not run for the full month.
For all other months, a flat monthly membership fee applies. Please see our Curiosity Club (grades TK-1st) and Curiosity Creators (grades 2-5) program pages for specific rates.
How do I cancel the program during the school year?
To cancel your membership, email afterschool@stemful-sf.com at least 10 business days before the start of the month. Otherwise, you will be charged a cancellation fee of 25% of the monthly program cost.
Do you prorate for mid-month cancellations?
No, we do not offer prorated refunds. Monthly payments are non-refundable.
Do you prorate for missed days?
No, we do not offer prorated refunds. Monthly payments are non-refundable.
What is your sick policy?
We know that sick days happen! If your child isn’t feeling well, please have them rest at home until they are symptom-free. This simple step is crucial for protecting the health of all the children and staff in our programs.
For us to best support your child, especially if they have an allergy, asthma, or another condition we should be aware of, please send a note to afterschool@stemful-sf.com.
Please be assured that any health details you share are treated with the utmost confidentiality and are only accessible to staff members who need the information to ensure your child’s safety.
Can I decrease or increase the number of days my child(ren) will attend?
Of course! We’re happy to help with that. Just send an email with the details of your requested change at least 10 business days before the start of the month to afterschool@stemful-sf.com. We’ll get everything squared away so your new schedule/plan can begin on the first of next month.
Can I change the specific days my children will attend?
Of course! We’re happy to help with that. Just send an email with the details of your requested change to afterschool@stemful-sf.com at least 10 business days before the start of the month. We’ll get everything squared away so your new schedule/plan can begin on the first of next month.
What kind of activities do you offer students?
Your child will dive into a variety of fun, hands-on projects exploring science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM). We believe in partnership, so we’ll always keep you in the loop by sharing a summary of the month’s activities in advance.
What is your teacher to student ratio?
We maintain a 12:1 (students to teachers) in our programs.
Is snack included in the program?
Yes, we offer healthy snack selection of fruits, cheese sticks and crackers.
What happens on rainy days?
We recommend parents send their children with proper rain gear. Staff overseeing the Curiosity Programs may choose to bring the students back to STEMful earlier than outlined in the schedule on our Afterschool Program link.
Will STEMful offer the programs on bad air quality days?
STEMful will close if the AQI reaches 150 or above for a sustained period, as well if the forecast predicts it will remain above 151.
How can I contact you for early pick-up?
Send us an email to afterschool@stemful-sf.com, call or text us at 415-660-5975.
How does the car service work?
If your school isn’t on our pickup schedule, a great option is to use a local, kid-friendly ride service, which you can schedule directly.
Toddler Classes
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What is your cancellation policy?
Please click HERE to see our cancellation policy.
What if my child is sick?
We know that sick days happen! If your child isn’t feeling well, please have them rest at home until they are symptom-free. This simple step is crucial for protecting the health of all the children and staff in our programs.
Party Packages
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How does the party work?
Dedicated staff facilitate the event flow and activities. You have full use of our kitchen, refrigerator, water dispenser, and decorations. We help with setting up and cleaning up. You are welcome to come 30 min ahead of the party schedule to set up.
What can sibling (not participating in the theme activity) do?
Our Play Space has wide range of toys for kids ages 1-10 years old. Kids are welcomed to play in the Play Space with adult supervision while theme activity takes place.
Where can my guests park?
There is limited parking in our neighborhood. Metered parking is available along Mission Street and 29th Street
2 h parking is available along Tiffany Street and San Jose Street
Do you supply food or a cake?
No, we do not supply food; however, we have many suggestions for great places to buy food that you can serve up in our kitchen.
Do you supply plates and cups?
Yes! We have plates, cups, utensils, napkins and serving utensils that you can use as part of your package. It is our way of helping to eliminate extra material that would go into the landfill.
Do you have serving utensils and platters?
Yes! We have serving utensils and platters, including a cake knife. Let us know if you need anything specific.
What kind of beverages are allowed at the studio?
You are welcome to bring in any beverages, including alcohol. We ask that you DO NOT bring in bottled water. We have a water dispenser and reusable cups.
Where do you suggest I get food to bring to the party?
There are many wonderful places to get catered food in our neighborhood! STEMful is located around the corner from Safeway if you need groceries. You can also place an order for delivery.
Please let us know timing of deliver ahead of time.
Here is a list some of our neighbor restaurants and grocery stores:
- PizzaHacker
- The Front Porch
- Komaaj
- Zante Pizza and Indian Cuisine
- Bi-Rite Grocery
- El Chavo Supermarcado
- Safeway
Can I bring in my own decorations?
You are welcome to bring in your own decorations, but we provide “Happy Birthday” banner and science theme decors. We have table covers for the beverage, food and cake tables.
Can we bring in catering or have food delivered to your studio?
We welcome you to bring in a caterer or have food delivered to the studio! To ensure a smooth experience, please let us know the delivery time in advance. We kindly ask that all catering equipment and extra items be removed by your catering service or party host.
Just a friendly tip from our experience: when it comes to party food, often less is more, allowing you more freedom to enjoy the celebration!
Can I add in extra time to the party?
Yes, you can if there isn’t another party scheduled before or afterwards. An extra 30 min is $80.
How can I book my party?
Once you fill out our party quote, we will contact you and ask for you to put down a non-refundable deposit of $150. Then we will provide a more detail outline so that you can plan the party with ease.
Click here to start your party planning!
What else do I need to know?
Our space has a NO SHOE policy, and all guests MUST wear SOCKS. Please remind guests to bring their socks or bring socks for your guests to wear.