There's no doubt about it, Kumon students have to do their daily work to improve their skills in math and reading. But we try to make that work as pleasant as possible and we like to reward our students so they know we're behind them 100%. We celebrate their effort and achievement!

Once a month we have Cosmic Cards Week, when students can select these Kumon collectible cards and trade them with their fellow Kumon students. The space-themed cards are a real hit with many of our students!

When students complete a Kumon study level and successfully pass their level test, they are rewarded with a printed certificate of achievement. These achieving students enjoy seeing their name printed in the Center's newsletter the next month.

We celebrate our students' anniversaries of study in two ways. Students become Kumon Santa Cruz Scholars after one year of study and they receive a beautifully engraved trophy. Students celebrating multi-year anniversaries of study receive a printed certificate of achievement and a gift card for shopping at Barnes & Noble. Our Kumon Scholars can find their name printed in our monthly Newsletter during their anniversary month.

During the summer, we celebrate "Theme Weeks." Whether it's "Stuffed Animal," "Movie Stars," or "Sports" week, these summer weeks add a fun and lighthearted flavor to work at the Center!

Kumon North America recognizes Honor Roll students quarterly with printed certificates of achievement. Kumon also offers an incentive program for students called the "Cosmic Club." Students accrue points for monthly enrollment and progress in the Program and then redeem those points for awesome prizes.

All of these Kumon treats are great, but most responsible for the fun and encouraging atmosphere at our Center is our wonderful staff of Kumon Assistants. We pride ourselves on employing the most knowledgeable, good-humored and friendly staff. Our philosophy is that every one of our Kumon students should feel special. When your child walks into our Kumon Center, we do our part to make that happen.