Southeast Community Development Corporation

Electronics Radio Academy - Introduction to Electronics
2025-08-23 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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!

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.
Sign Up Now
