Southeast Community Development Corporation

Introduction to Electronics Workshop 01-25-2025
2025-01-25 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Southeast Rio Vista YMCA, 4801 E 58th Street, Maywood, CA, 90270, United States
[FULL CAPACITY] Middle & High School Students! Ready to power up your skills? Join us for an exciting Intro to Electronics workshop at the Southeast Rio Vista YMCA! Whether you’re curious about circuits, gadgets, or how things work, this is the perfect hands-on experience for you.
🚀 Learn the basics of electronics, build cool projects, and spark your creativity! Whether you’re a beginner or have some experience, this workshop is for you!

Valentine's Day Tote Bag Workshop
2025-02-08 10:00 - 15:00 | Bell Tech Center, 4357 Gage Avenue, Bell, CA, 90201, United States
Ready to create personalized gifts using Cricut equipment? Join us for a fun and hands-on Valentine’s Day workshop where we’ll be designing custom tote bags with Cricut tools! 💕 Whether you’re a Cricut pro or a beginner, this workshop is perfect for unleashing your creativity and making something special for yourself or a loved one. 🛍️
🗓 Date: February 8th
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Bell Tech Center
💰 Donation: $10 per person
Bring your creativity and leave with a one-of-a-kind tote bag that’s as special as you are! 💌
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Metro Rail to River Meeting #1 (In-Person)
2025-02-25 18:00 - 19:30 | Newstart Event Center, 3355 E Gage Ave, Huntington Park, CA, 90255, United States
Metro has a plan to make it easier to get around LA County, including streets that are safer for everyone. Metro wants your input to improve bicycle and pedestrian connections between the A Line Slauson Station and the LA River.
Join us at a community meeting to receive project updates, including improvements being planned along Randolph St, in collaboration with the local jurisdictions and the Randolph Corridor Active Transportation project, as well as the opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback.
This meeting will have a Kids’ Corner with fun activities.
The same information will be presented at each meeting. Free onsite parking and Spanish interpreters will be available.
For complete project information, please visit www.metro.net/projects/r2rb.

2025 FAFSA Application Workshop #2
2025-03-01 09:00 - 23:00 | Bell Tech Center, 4357 Gage Avenue, Bell, CA, 90201, United States
Join us alongside the SELA Arts Center for our second FREE FAFSA Workshop for 2025!
We’ll be going over the basics for FAFSA and help you file.
Both parents AND students will need:
– SSN/ITIN
– 2023 Taxes
– Access to an email address
RSVP Now!

Metro Rail to River Meeting #2 (Virtual)
2025-03-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Metro has a plan to make it easier to get around LA County, including streets that are safer for everyone. Metro wants your input to improve bicycle and pedestrian connections between the A Line Slauson Station and the LA River.
Join us at a community meeting to receive project updates, including improvements being planned along Randolph St, in collaboration with the local jurisdictions and the Randolph Corridor Active Transportation project, as well as the opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback.
The same information will be presented at each meeting!
Click here to join via Zoom!
For complete project information, please visit www.metro.net/projects/r2rb.

Metro Rail to River Meeting #3 (In-Person)
2025-03-08 10:00 - 11:30 | Bell Community Center, 6250 Pine Ave, Bell, CA, 90201, United States

Ham Radio Workshop and Demonstration
2025-03-22 09:00 - 14:00 | Bell Tech Center, 4357 Gage Avenue, Bell, CA, 90201, United States
This session immerses you in the world of ham radio, exploring its functions, with visits from police departments to discuss emergency response.
Get ready to connect with people from around the globe over the airwaves!
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Intro to Basic Electronics Workshop
2025-04-14 09:00 - 14:00 | Bell Tech Center, 4357 Gage Avenue, Bell, CA, 90201, United States
This session introduces kids to the fundamentals through hands-on activities, including soldering components onto a circuit board.
They’ll even take home their very own fun project.
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2025 FLL Spring Showdown
2025-05-03 08:00 - 16:30 | Don Bosco Technical Institute, 1151 San Gabriel Blvd, Rosemead, CA, 91770, United States
SCDC’s LEGO League Challenge Team CYBER-NAUT Stars will be participating in the 2025 SoCal Spring Showdown: Finding Roboto.
Their competition lands on Saturday, May 3rd in Rosemead, CA.
Help cover the team’s transportation and meals for competition!
Donate Now

Mother’s Day Flower Pot Painting Workshop
2025-05-03 09:00 - 14:00 | Bell Gardens HQ, 6423 Florence Place STE 103, Bell Gardens, CA, 90201, United States
🌸 Celebrate Mother’s Day with a creative and meaningful activity! Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop where you’ll paint your own flower pot and plant it with fresh wildflowers to take home. It’s the perfect way to spend time with loved ones or make a thoughtful, handmade gift.
Location: Bell Gardens HQ
All supplies are included with a donation of $20.
Spots are limited—reserve yours today and let your creativity bloom!
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LEGO Make & Take!
2025-05-04 10:00 - 14:00 | Bell Tech Center, 4357 Gage Avenue, Bell, CA, 90201, United States
Calling all young builders ages 6–12!
Join us during the City of Bell’s Open Streets 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!

Graduation Cap and Sash Decoration Workshop
2025-05-09 14:00 - 18:00 | Bell Tech Center, 4357 Gage Avenue, Bell, CA, 90201, United States
🎓 Congrats Class of 2025!
Celebrate your achievement with style! Join us after school for a fun, creative workshop where you can decorate your graduation cap and sash. All materials will be provided—just bring your ideas!
Spaces are limited—reserve your spot and make your grad gear unforgettable!
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2025 SELA Send Off
2025-06-01 14:00 - 17:00 | 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!
REGISTER NOW↗

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 | CA
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
