Southeast Community Development Corporation

2025 SELA Send Off
2025-06-01 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Firebaugh High School, 5246 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Lynwood, CA, 90262, United States
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 Sunday, June 1st from 2-5 PM at Firebaugh High School in Lynwood!
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!
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Summer Tech Camp Session 1 - BTC
2025-06-16 - 2025-06-26 | Bell Tech Center, 4357 Gage Avenue, Bell, CA, 90201, United States
No Camp on Fridays and the Weekends

Summer Tech Camp Session 1 - BG
2025-06-16 - 2025-06-26 | Bell Gardens HQ, 6423 Florence Place STE 103, Bell Gardens, CA, 90201, United States

☀︎ SCDC Summer Break
2025-06-30 - 2025-07-04
We will be closed for summer break from! During this time, all programs and activities will be paused as we take a short break to rest and recharge.
We’ll resume normal operations on July 7th, and we look forward to seeing you then!
Thank you for your understanding, and we hope you’re enjoying a fun and relaxing summer!

Summer Tech Camp Session 2 - BG
2025-07-07 - 2025-07-17 | Bell Gardens HQ, 6423 Florence Place STE 103, Bell Gardens, CA, 90201, United States

Summer Tech Camp Session 2 - BTC
2025-07-07 - 2025-07-17 | Bell Tech Center, 4357 Gage Avenue, Bell, CA, 90201, United States

ARRL Field Day: Ham Radio Workshop & Demonstration
2025-07-19 09:00 - 14:00 | Bell Tech Center, 4357 Gage Avenue, Bell, CA, 90201, United States
Curious about how people talk across the world without cell phones or the internet?
Join us for a fun and interactive Ham Radio Workshop and Demonstration during ARRL Field Day!
This event will show you how amateur (ham) radio works, why it’s important in emergencies, and how you can get started. You’ll get to see real equipment, talk to other radio operators, and even try making a contact yourself. No experience needed—just bring your curiosity!
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Summer Tech Camp Session 3 - BG
2025-07-21 - 2025-07-31 | Bell Gardens HQ, 6423 Florence Place STE 103, Bell Gardens, CA, 90201, United States
No camp on Fridays and Weekends!

Summer Tech Camp Session 3 - BTC
2025-07-21 - 2025-07-31 | Bell Tech Center, 4357 Gage Avenue, Bell, CA, 90201, United States
No camp on Fridays and Weekends

Summer Tech Camp Expo
2025-08-01 11:00 - 14:00 | Bell Tech Center, 4357 Gage Avenue, Bell, CA, 90201, United States
Join us for our Mad Science–themed Summer Tech Camp Expo! Our brilliant campers have spent the summer creating exciting, hands-on tech projects inspired by the wonders of science—and now it’s time to show them off!
This special event is your chance to:
Explore creative student-led inventions and experiments
Meet the young minds behind the projects
Connect with staff and other supporters of our program
Come celebrate curiosity, innovation, and the amazing work our students have accomplished this summer!

Electronics Radio Academy - Introduction to Ham Radio
2025-08-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Bell Tech Center, 4357 Gage Avenue, Bell, CA, 90201, United States
Welcome to the Electronics Junior Radio Academy!
We’re excited to offer hands-on workshops designed specifically for students in grades 6 through 12. These engaging and educational sessions will introduce participants to the fundamentals of electronics and radio communication in a fun, supportive environment.
Workshops will take place after school on weekdays and on Saturdays!
👉 Register now using the form below to secure your spot!
Spaces are limited, so early enrollment is encouraged.

Electronics Radio Academy - Introduction to Electronics
2025-08-23 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.

Electronics Radio Academy - Arduino Basics, Pt. 1
2025-08-26 16:00 - 18:00 | 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.

Electronics Radio Academy - Arduino Basics, Pt. 2
2025-08-28 16:00 - 18:00 | 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.

Electronics Radio Academy - Radio Building Project
2025-08-30 10:00 - 14:00 | Bell Tech Center, 4357 Gage Avenue, Bell, CA, 90201, United States
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.

2025 Halloween Carnival
2025-10-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Bell Community Center, 6250 Pine Ave, Bell, CA, 90201, United States
We’re teaming up with the City of Bell for a spooky celebration!
Come join the Halloween Carnival on Saturday, October 25th, from 6 PM to 9 PM at the Bell Community Center for a night packed with fun and frights! Enjoy haunted rooms, exciting carnival games, delicious food vendors, loads of candy, and much more.
Dress to impress—our costume contest is open to all ages, so don’t miss your chance to show off your spooky style!

LEGO Make & Take: Halloween Fundraiser
2025-10-25 18:00 - 20:30 | Bell Community Center, 6250 Pine Ave, Bell, CA, 90201, United States
Calling all young builders ages 6–12!
Join us during our Halloween Carnival with the City of Bell for a fun LEGO Make & Take activity where creativity knows no limits. Kids will get the chance to build their very own LEGO creation — and the best part? They get to take it home!
Whether they build a spaceship, a tower, or something totally out-of-the-box, this event is perfect for young imaginations to run wild. All materials will be provided — just bring your creativity and excitement!
Don’t miss out on the fun — first come, first served!

Lights On After-School Press Conference
2025-10-29 16:00 - 17:00 | Newstart Event Center, 3355 E Gage Ave, Huntington Park, CA, 90255, United States
Join us on October 29, 2025, for the Lights On Afterschool Press Conference from 4:00-4:50 PM at NewStart Housing (3355 E Gage Ave, Huntington Park, CA 90255).
We’ll celebrate the impact of after-school programs on student success and community safety; with inspiring youth performances, student speakers, and remarks from local leaders.
Your support shows decision-makers that after-school programs matter. We hope to see you there!
Please RSVP here: https://form.jotform.com/252946876008064

2025 FIRST LEGO LEAGUE Challenge Qualifiers Tournament
2025-11-02 08:00 - 15:30 | The Center for Early Education, 563 N Alfred Street, West Hollywood, CA, 90048, United States
Get ready for some serious fun and friendly competition! Our two amazing robotics teams, #39853 CYBERNAUT Novas & #45360 CYBERNAUT Stars, are gearing up for the 2025 FIRST LEGO League Challenge Qualifiers, where creativity, coding, and teamwork come together in one awesome event. They’ll be putting their LEGO robots to the test, tackling exciting challenges, and showing off all their hard work!
We couldn’t do it without our incredible supporters—you! Every donation helps us get our teams to the tournament and keep building toward success.
💙 Donate Here to power up our teams!

Bell Express Library - Smart Pants Storytime
2025-11-14 11:00 - 11:30 | Bell Tech Center, 4357 Gage Avenue, Bell, CA, 90201, United States
Let’s get ready for school with a fun-filled session of books, songs, rhymes, and movement activities designed to build early learning and school readiness skills. Children will explore stories, music, and play while developing language, social, and motor skills—all in a joyful, engaging environment.
Who: Children ages 2–5 with a parent or caregiver
What: Storytime, songs, rhymes, and school readiness fun
Why: To foster a love of learning and prepare for a great start to school
Join us for laughter, learning, and plenty of smiles!
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FTC Meet 1
2025-11-15 08:00 - 12:00 | CAMS, 1000 E Victoria St, Carson, CA, 90747, United States
#24176 CYBER-NAUTS is revved up and ready to roll into Meet 1 of the season! This is where all the designing, coding, and testing come to life as our robot hits the field for the first time. We’ll be competing, learning, and having a blast as we take on real engineering challenges and team up with others who share our love 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!

A Time to Be Grateful - Pumpkin Decorating Workshop
2025-11-15 10:00 - 14:00 | Bell Tech Center, 4357 Gage Avenue, Bell, CA, 90201, United States
WAITLIST OPEN
This fun-filled, hands-on workshop celebrates the spirit of gratitude and the joy of Thanksgiving! Kids will have a blast creating their own festive pumpkin and turkey crafts, while learning about the importance of thankfulness.
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Bell Express Library - Smarty Pants Storytime
2025-11-21 11:00 - 11:30 | Bell Tech Center, 4357 Gage Avenue, Bell, CA, 90201, United States

Pumpkin Clock - Electricity Workshop
2025-11-21 15:00 - 18:00 | Bell Tech Center, 4357 Gage Avenue, Bell, CA, 90201, United States
WAITLIST OPEN
Kids will discover the exciting world of electricity while creating their very own working pumpkin clock! This hands-on workshop combines basic science and creativity, allowing children to build a clock using simple electrical components and take home a fun, functional project.
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🦃 SCDC Thanksgiving Break
2025-11-24 - 2025-11-28 | Bell Tech Center, 4357 Gage Avenue, Bell, CA, 90201, United States
🍂 Thanksgiving Break Announcement! 🍂
We’re taking a little break to enjoy the holiday with family and friends!
All of our programs will be paused and all locations will be closed from November 24th to November 28th.
We’re grateful for your support and will be back and ready to serve you on December 1st!
Wishing you all a joyful and restful Thanksgiving! 🧡

Santa Letter Making Workshop
2025-12-05 15:00 - 17:00 | Bell Tech Center, 4357 Gage Avenue, Bell, CA, 90201, United States
Get into the holiday spirit by crafting your very own letter to Santa! Kids (and kids at heart) can enjoy festive stationery, colorful pens, stickers, and plenty of creative inspiration.
Whether you’re sharing your wish list, saying thank-you, or spreading Christmas cheer, this fun and cozy workshop helps you send a little magic straight to the North Pole.
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Stocking Decorating Workshop - Grinch Edition
2025-12-06 10:00 - 14:00 | Bell Tech Center, 4357 Gage Avenue, Bell, CA, 90201, United States
Bring out your inner Grinch with a delightfully mischievous twist on holiday crafting!
Design your own Grinch-themed stocking using vibrant greens, fuzzy trims, sparkly accents, and plenty of Whoville flair. Our crafty elves will guide you through fun techniques to personalize your masterpiece—whether you prefer classic Grinch mischief, over-the-top holiday cheer, or something wonderfully in-between.
Perfect for all ages, this hands-on workshop blends creativity, giggles, and a dash of Grinchy charm to help you make a one-of-a-kind holiday keepsake you’ll love.
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FTC Meet 2
2025-12-13 08:00 - 12:00 | 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!
