Our enrichment programs build a brighter future for people with special needs and provide them with fun and enriching learning opportunities. All programs are coordinated by volunteers/parents and run by caring professionals. Classes are affordable at $5-$15/hour. For all FCSN non-members, there is an additional $25 per person per program per session fee. To become a member, please CLICKor contact administration@fcsn1996.org for more information.
Please contact the local program coordinator directly through email/phone for registration information and further details.
2023 Spring – Dance Class at SB Center
This in-person dance class provides a positive and encouraging space for students to learn dance moves, stay active, and get exercises. Our goal is to help students to have fun through dance. Classes will consist of ice-breaker activities, warm-up and rhythm exercises, and choreography to songs. No equipment from home is necessary, but if you would like to bring a yoga mat for comfort during the exercises, you may. Also, please come wearing comfortable clothing to move around in. The returning instructors Claire and Melinda are very excited to dance with everyone!
Capacity: 10
Age: anyone 5 or older
Time: 2-3pm on Sundays 3/19, 3/26, 4/02, 4/09, 4/23, 4/30, 5/07, 5/14
Cost: $60 for 8 classes
Where: FCSN South Bay Center (1029 South Bascom Ave, San Jose CA, 95128)
Contact: Yvette Ying Yingxi98@gmail.com
To Register, please CLICK
2023 Spring Sunday vocal-dance class
This singing and dancing class is taught by a group of Harker High school volunteers (Special Melody club). This will be at SB center in-person class. Students will be divided and taught in smaller groups. The class will sing and dance classes (25-30 min each). Due to Covid situation, everyone will wear a mask at class.
Age: 10 and above who love music
Capacity: 20
Date and Time: Sundays, 5:00-6:00pm on 2/26, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23, 5/14, 5/21
Where: FCSN South Bay Center (1029 South Bascom Ave, San Jose CA, 95128)
Tuition: $60 for 10 classes
Contact: Ting Chien (ting.chien@gmail.com)
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2023 Spring – Percussion Workshop
Course description: This class is a pilot program, for adult students who already have experience playing marimba. Beside sight reading , students will learn how to play music in a group.
Who: Student must be 18 years old or above and has experience playing marimba.
Capacity: 8
When: Sunday 3:30-4:30 pm on 2/26, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30
Where: FCSN South Bay
Cost : $70 for 10 in-person classes
Contact: Yvette Ying Yingxi98@gmail.com
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2023 Spring – WeDo Lego class by Alphabots
Description:
The teachers from Alphabots (https://www.alphabots4all.org) are returning this spring to teach another in-person fun Lego session to FCSN students at South Bay center. All levels are welcome.
Students will learn building and programming skills using the LEGO WeDo 2.0 system. The lego kits will be provided in class. Students are asked to bring an electronic device (e.g. ipad, laptop) to every class.
Age: any age
Capacity: 8
Date and Time: Saturdays, 2-3pm on 1/28, 2/4, 2/25, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, 4/01, 4/15
Tuition: $60 for 8 classes
Contact: Yvette Ying l yingxi98@gmail.com
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2023 Spring Abacus Program
Abacus improves speed and accuracy in calculations, enhances brain development, sharpens observations, and improves concentration and focus. Our goal is to teach abacus and how to use it in everyday math.
Requirements: Able to read/write numbers and sit for 20 minutes
Maximum Participants : 8 (All ages), 1:1 youth helper will be assigned to assist the students
Time: Sundays, 1:00-2:00 pm, on 1/15, 1/29, 2/12, 2/26, 3/12, 3/26, 4/9, 4/23, 5/7, 5/21
Location: Jin’s Mental Arithmetic Academy – 許老師心算中心 (2nd Floor) 1135 S De Anza Blvd, San Jose, CA 95129
NOTE: This is NOT at the FCSN SB Center.
Tuition: $120
Things needed for the class:
- Abacus ( we will provide abacus for class use or you can purchase one at Daiso if you want to use your own)
- Please bring your own pencils and erasers.
Contact: Sammi Hsu (abacus.soroban.learning@gmail.com) if you have any questions
FCSN Coordinator: Sue Lin (suju10@hotmail.com)
*No makeup or refund for the missed class*
To Register, please CLICK
2023 Spring – Science Workshops by Science for the Bay
Our class will use hands-on experiments, discussions, and games to make sure that students learn in a fun and interesting way. Some of the experiments we plan to perform and explore this fall are:
- Invisible Ink
- The DaVinci Bridge
- Strawberry DNA
- Instant ice
Science for the Bay is a non-profit organization that focuses on bringing interactive science-based education to the next generation and to under-developed areas around the world. Children do not effectively learn through memorization and lectures and that’s why we present a new method that makes learning both fun and beneficial at the same time.
The Fall session was very successful and students had a lot of fun learning.
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Cooking Class with Lin
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Art class
Here are the projects for this spring — https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-wRrPpj-OUlH2GGo9WGMMbrAn-VwMQj9/view?usp=share_linkthere
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WeDo Lego class by VCHS
In this class, students will be introduced to robotics through the basics of programming and engineering design. We will cover topics such as block code, sensors, and mechanical design. Students will build and program their own personal robots through guided instruction. Instructors will also help the students to participate in their own personal exploration by adding arms or programming functionalities.
Not only will students gain knowledge in robotics, but hands-on learning will help them improve
their fine motor skills and inquiry-based thinking skills.
The teachers are students from Valley Christian High School. Some of them have volunteered
at FCSN previously. Their mission is to help children with special needs access equitable learning
opportunities, especially in STEM education.
Please note because this is an in-person class, all participants must follow FCSN covid-19
protocols. Everyone must pass the wellness check and wear a mask at all times.
Capacity: 8
Date and Time: Sunday, 3-4pm on 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/06, 11/13, 11/20
Tuition: $60 for 6 in-person classes (Lego kits will be provided in class.)
Contact: Yvette Ying l yingxi98@gmail.com