FTC Meet 2
2025-12-13 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | CAMS, 1000 E Victoria St, Carson, CA, 90747, United States
#24176 CYBER-NAUTS are sleigh-ing into Meet 2 of the season! All our designing, coding, and testing have been wrapped up, and now it’s time for our robot to make its merry debut on the field. We’ll be competing, learning, and having a holly-jolly time as we tackle real engineering challenges and team up with others who share our passion for robotics and innovation.
Your support helps us build stronger bots and even stronger futures. Every donation keeps us moving forward—literally!
💙 Donate Here to fuel our FTC journey!

❄ SCDC Winter Break
2025-12-16 - 2026-01-10 | Bell Tech Center, 4357 Gage Avenue, Bell, CA, 90201, United States
We will be closed for the holidays! During this time, all programs and activities will be paused as we take a break to rest and recharge.
We’ll resume normal operations on January 12, and we look forward to seeing you then!
Thank you for your understanding, and we hope you enjoy a warm, joyful, and relaxing winter season!

FTC Meet 3
2026-01-17 08:00 - 13:00 | CAMS, 1000 E Victoria St, Carson, CA, 90747, United States
❄️ #24176 CYBER-NAUTS are kicking off the new year at Meet 3 of the season! After months of designing, coding, and testing, it’s time for our robot to take the field once again. This meet is especially important—it’s our last chance to fine-tune strategies, test improvements, and gain momentum before the big tournament.
Your support helps us build stronger robots—and even stronger futures. Every donation keeps us moving forward, literally.
💙 Donate Here to fuel our FTC journey!

Junior Radio Academy - Introduction to Electronics
2026-01-24 10:00 - 14:00 | Bell Tech Center, 4357 Gage Avenue, Bell, CA, 90201, United States
Step into the world of electricity!
Discover how electricity works and why circuits light up, buzz, and move. Learn about the important parts of a circuit like wires, batteries, and switches—and how they all work together. Then, put your new knowledge into action by building your very own project using the Elenco Snap-On Circuit Kit. It’s hands-on, fun, and a great way to see science in action!
✨ Sign up now and start your electronics adventure!

FTC Inter-League Tournament #2
2026-01-25 07:00 - 17:30 | Diamond Bar High School, 21400 Pathfinder Rd, Diamond Bar, CA, 91765, United States
🚀 The CYBER-NAUTS are headed to Diamond Bar!Our team is gearing up for the Inter-League Tournament, where Leagues A (Los Angeles) and G (Carson) come together for an exciting day of competition. We’ll be going head-to-head with 29 talented teams, putting our robot, strategy, and teamwork to the test.
This tournament is a huge opportunity as we battle for a spot at SoCal’s Championship! From quick fixes in the pits to intense matches on the field, we’re ready to compete hard, learn fast, and have a ton of fun along the way.
💙 Donate Here to support the CYBER-NAUTS and cheer us on as we chase the championship!

Junior Radio Academy – Electronics Project
2026-01-31 10:00 - 14:00 | Bell Tech Center, 4357 Gage Avenue, Bell, CA, 90201, United States
Take your circuits to the next level!
Now that you know the basics, it’s time to explore more electronic components (resistors, diodes, and capacitors) and learn how they make circuits do even cooler things. Build complex, exciting projects that really challenge your skills and creativity. Each project is a chance to experiment, tinker, and discover the “why” behind the magic!
✨ Sign up now and start your electronics adventure!

Junior Radio Academy - Advance Electronics Projects
2026-02-07 10:00 - 14:00 | Bell Tech Center, 4357 Gage Avenue, Bell, CA, 90201, United States
It’s the grand finale of our Junior Radio Academy!
Time to put all your skills to work—learn the parts that make a radio tick and build your very own FM radio from scratch. Tinker, experiment, and watch your project come alive with sound! This is your chance to shine and have a blast while finishing strong.
✨ Sign up now and take home your own FM radio!

Adult Digital Literacy - Basic Computer Skills Day 1
2026-02-14 09:00 - 11:00 | Imperial Courts, 2257 East 115th Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90059, United States
[TAUGHT IN ENGLISH & SPANISH]
This course is perfect for adults with little or no computer experience! You’ll learn how to turn on a computer, use a mouse, type, search the web, and manage your online safety and privacy. We’ll also cover downloading apps, creating online accounts, checking bank balances, and connecting on social media. Your smartphone will be part of the hands-on learning experience.
Sign up now—or enroll someone you know—and help build digital confidence today!

Adult Digital Literacy - The Entrepreneur in Every Parent Day 1
2026-02-14 11:30 - 13:30 | Nickerson Gardens, 1450 E 114th Street BLDG #5, Los Angeles, CA, 90059, United States
[TAUGHT IN ENGLISH & SPANISH]
Parents will learn how to create a business plan, research competitors, and apply basic marketing strategies. The course also covers social media, resources from the Small Business Administration, and financial projections. Participants will learn how to build practical skills similar to those taught community college courses, such as marketing, bookkeeping, and accounting.
Sign up now—or enroll someone you know—and start growing your business skills today!

Detecta y Defiende: Evita Fraudes y Estafas con Chase
2026-02-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Bell Tech Center, 4357 Gage Avenue, Bell, CA, 90201, United States
Te invitamos a un taller sin costo!
En este taller, aprenderás cómo mantenerte organizado puede ayudarte a estar seguro, cómo identificar estafas comunes y protegerte, y qué hacer si tú o un ser querido son afectados por fraude o robo de
El espacio es limitado. Por favor, confirma tu asistencia antes del 18 de febrero!
¡Regístrate ahora!

Adult Digital Literacy - Basic Computer Skills Day 2
2026-02-21 09:00 - 11:00 | Imperial Courts, 2257 East 115th Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90059, United States
TAUGHT IN ENGLISH & SPANISH
This course is perfect for adults with little or no computer experience! You’ll learn how to turn on a computer, use a mouse, type, search the web, and manage your online safety and privacy. We’ll also cover downloading apps, creating online accounts, checking bank balances, and connecting on social media. Your smartphone will be part of the hands-on learning experience.
Sign up now—or enroll someone you know—and help build digital confidence today!

Scout's Radio Merit Badge Workshop
2026-02-21 10:00 - 14:00 | Bell Tech Center, 4357 Gage Avenue, Bell, CA, 90201, United States
Ready to sound like a pro on the airwaves?
In this interactive merit badge workshop, Scouts will learn how to use hand-held two-way radios to communicate clearly, confidently, and correctly. We’ll practice real radio calls, learn cool radio lingo, and discover how voices travel through the air—no Wi-Fi required!
Special Guest Alert!
A popular Ham Radio YouTuber is joining us for the day! He’ll share awesome stories from the ham radio world, show off some gear, and explain how amateur radio helps during emergencies.
Secure your spot now!

Adult Digital Literacy – The Entrepreneur in Every Parent Day 2
2026-02-21 11:30 - 13:30 | Nickerson Gardens, 1450 E 114th Street BLDG #5, Los Angeles, CA, 90059, United States

Electronics Radio Academy – Introduction to Electronics
2026-02-28 10:00 - 14:00 | Bell Tech Center, 4357 Gage Avenue, Bell, CA, 90201, United States
Start your journey into electronics by learning how electricity flows and what components like resistors, capacitors, and LEDs actually do. You’ll also get hands-on experience with using tools such as multimeters and soldering irons. By the end of the session, you’ll create a basic electronic project that you can take home.
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Financial Health Coaching for Impact Workshop with Chase
2026-03-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Imperial Courts, 2257 East 115th Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90059, United States
In Spanish Only!
Esta clase te ayudará a pensar como emprendedor y construir una base sólida para el crecimiento de tu negocio.
Aprenderás a desarrollar agilidad y resiliencia, a priorizar a las personas como parte clave del éxito y a mantener la motivación para seguir esforzándote y alcanzar tus metas. Ideal para quienes desean fortalecer su mentalidad y liderazgo empresarial.
Registrate Ahora

Electronics Radio Academy – Radio Building Project
2026-03-07 10:00 - 14:00 | Bell Tech Center, 4357 Gage Avenue, Bell, CA, 90201, United States
*MUST HAVE ATTENDED INTRO TO ELECTRONICS*
Take apart the mystery behind radios—literally! In this workshop, you’ll explore the components inside an FM radio and assemble your very own working model. Learn how radios receive and convert signals into sound, and experience the thrill of hearing stations you built the tech to receive.
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Rail to River Community Survey
2026-03-10 - 2026-03-31 | CA
Hey SELA Community,
Take LA Metro’s survey to share your feedback on Randolph street between the Metro A Line Slauson Station!
Do you live and/or use the Slauson A Line Station? Let Metro know what YOU think! The Rail to River Active Transportation Corridor project would like to create a safer, more convenient improvements for travelers to:

‍walk
‍️bike
roll

through Bell, Huntington Park, and Florence-Firestone communities.
Please take the survey here:

English: bit.ly/R2RSurveyEng
Spanish: bit.ly/R2RSurveyEsp

And visit metro.net/projects/r2rb/ to learn more about the project details.
– SCDC Team

Electronics Radio Academy – Arduino Basics
2026-03-14 10:00 - 14:00 | Bell Tech Center, 4357 Gage Avenue, Bell, CA, 90201, United States
Start with the fundamentals of Arduino hardware. You’ll learn what a microcontroller is, how to wire up circuits on a breadboard, and how to upload your first simple code using the Arduino IDE.
Projects may include blinking LEDs, basic buttons, and simple sensors.

SELA Youth Hub Network - Cudahy City Council Meeting
2026-03-17 18:30 - 20:30 | Cudahy City Coucil Chamber, 5240 Santa Ana Street, Cudahy, CA, 90201, United States
On March 10th, the SELA Youth Executive Board (YEB) presented to Huntington Park to share the vision for the SELA Youth Hub — a regional effort to create supportive spaces and opportunities for young people across Southeast LA. Youth leaders shared personal stories about why investing in youth leadership matters, and the City expressed their support. It was a powerful reminder of what youth voice in action can accomplish.
Now we need you there too.
Join us this Tuesday, March 17th at 6:30 PM as YEB members and representatives from Helpline Youth Counseling Inc., LEA, and Southeast Community Development Corporation present to the Cudahy City Council.
Show your support — wear a blue shirt and/or bring a poster:

“Support SELA Youth”
“Youth Voices Matter”
“Stronger Futures for SELA”

Get creative — the more visible we are, the louder our voice!

Electronics Radio Academy – Arduino Intermediate
2026-03-21 10:00 - 14:00 | Bell Tech Center, 4357 Gage Avenue, Bell, CA, 90201, United States
This session takes it up a notch. Learn how to connect and program motors and sensors like motion detectors or temperature sensors.
You’ll combine code and circuitry to make a small interactive system—like a fan that turns on with a clap or a sensor that lights up LEDs.

3D Game Builders Academy
2026-03-30 - 2026-04-03 | Nickerson Gardens, 1450 E 114th Street BLDG #5, Los Angeles, CA, 90059, United States
Welcome to the 3D Game Builders Academy!
We’re excited to offer a hands-on game design camp during LAUSD Spring Break, designed specifically for students in grades 3rd–5th. These fun and educational sessions will introduce participants to 3D game design, block-based coding, and Virtual Reality using Delightex CoSpaces Edu!
Session A (Monday & Wednesday) | March 30 & April 1 from 8:30 AM–1:30 PM
Session B (Thursday & Friday) | April 2 – 3 from 8:30 AM–1:30 PM
Spaces are limited, so early enrollment is encouraged.
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Closed for the Day!
2026-04-03 | Bell Tech Center, 4357 Gage Avenue, Bell, CA, 90201, United States
We’re giving our team a well-earned day of rest on Friday, April 3rd!
We’ll be back on Monday, April 6th, ready to keep doing the work we love. Wishing you a wonderful long weekend!
– SCDC Team

Young Storytellers Workshop - Session 1
2026-04-07 16:30 - 17:30 | Bell Tech Center, 4357 Gage Avenue, Bell, CA, 90201, United States
Ever wondered how movies, videos, and games come to life? Every great project begins with a story, and with Young Storytellers, your child will create their very own.
In three engaging one-hour workshops, students collaborate with fellow young creators and professional Teaching Artists to develop characters, build imaginative worlds, and craft an original story from start to finish. They will also create a storyboard poster to take home.
Whether it is an epic sci-fi adventure or a magical fantasy realm, this program helps bring big ideas to life.
No experience needed, just creativity and curiosity. Designed for students in 5th to 7th grade.
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Young Storytellers Workshop – Session 2
2026-04-08 16:30 - 17:30 | Bell Tech Center, 4357 Gage Avenue, Bell, CA, 90201, United States

Young Storytellers Workshop – Session 3
2026-04-09 16:30 - 17:30 | Bell Tech Center, 4357 Gage Avenue, Bell, CA, 90201, United States

Electronics Merit Badge Workshop
2026-04-18 10:00 - 14:00 | Bell Tech Center, 4357 Gage Avenue, Bell, CA, 90201, United States
Ready to build, solder, and power up your inner engineer?
In this hands-on merit badge workshop, Scouts will dive into the exciting world of electronics — from reading circuit diagrams to actually soldering their own components. We’ll decode resistor color bands, explore how digital signals work, and build a real electronic circuit from scratch. Sparks of curiosity welcome!
Scouts will also discover how electronics shape the world around us. From the audio systems in your headphones to digital circuits in computers, from control devices in robotics to the test equipment used by engineers every day — understanding electronics means understanding the technology that powers modern life.
Sign Up Now!
[Max 20 Scouts]

2026 FLL Spring Showdown
2026-05-17 | Don Bosco Technical Institute, 1151 San Gabriel Blvd, Rosemead, CA, 91770, United States
Our young engineers are heading to competition!
SCDC’s LEGO League Challenge Teams — CYBER-NAUT Stars & CYBER-NAUT Novas — will be competing in the 2026 SoCal Spring Showdown: Robotic Jones and the Temple of LEGO!
These amazing kids have worked so hard, and now they need YOUR help to get there! Your support will go directly toward transportation and meals for our teams on competition day. Every contribution makes a difference! 💛

SELA Send-Off 2026
2026-05-30 10:00 - 14:00 | Leo P. Turner Community Center, 4835 Clara Street, Cudahy, CA, 90201, United States
Calling all SELA Seniors! This one’s for YOU!
We’re sending you off to college in style with a FREE community celebration just for high school seniors from SELA! Join us for our SELA College Sendoff on Saturday, May 30th at the Leo P.Turner Community Center in Cudahy!
A day filled with encouragement, resources, fun, and connection as you prepare for your next big step! Parents are welcome, too! Meet other families, learn more about the college transition, and get your questions answered. Translators will be available onsite.
Don’t miss out — our annual T-shirts are and supplies are limited! Register now and help spread the word to all current SELA seniors!
Sign up now!

Summer Tech Camp Session 1 - BTC
2026-06-15 - 2026-06-25 | Bell Tech Center, 4357 Gage Avenue, Bell, CA, 90201, United States
[No camp on Fridays & Weekends]
Are you ready for Summer Camp?

Summer Tech Camp Session 2 – BTC
2026-07-06 - 2026-07-16 | Bell Tech Center, 4357 Gage Avenue, Bell, CA, 90201, United States
