FCSN Stories, Individuals, Parents, Programs, Remote/Virtual Programs, Spotlight, Volunteers

SN Tutoring Program Spotlight: Alison Ding and Ms. Liu

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Parent Ms. Liu recently thanked Tutor Alison Ding for her sharp insight, patience, and open-mindedness while teaching. “Alison is not only willing to help special needs kids with extra patience, but she also takes the effort to adjust her way to meet the kid’s level of ability. Not all professionals in the special education field can do that, but Alison does. She quickly builds the bond with her student and keeps open communication with the parents so that both of us can work together as a team. In summary, she is a great tutor!” Continue reading SN Tutoring Program Spotlight: Alison Ding and Ms. Liu

fcsnvoicesFebruary 13, 2023February 14, 2023Leave a comment

Children Programs

The WarriorBorgs Advance Robotics Education for Neurodiverse Students

Team members Sanjana, Rhea, and Govind are providing key robotics education to FCSN through their in-person LEGO Robotics Workshop, known as WarriorBuild. Every week, students build a new robot and their own custom program. Continue reading The WarriorBorgs Advance Robotics Education for Neurodiverse Students

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Children Programs, Programs

2022 Fall Science Workshops at FCSN

During the summer of 2022, Science for the Bay hosted 30-45 minute science workshops at FCSN. Starting from October 8, 2022, Science for the Bay has extended workshops at FCSN for a 10-week long fall session to meet the popular demand from FCSN coordinators and volunteers. In these workshops, students learned about science through hands-on experiments such as “The Floating Water Experiment,” “Invisible Ink with Lemon Juice,” and the latest “Dancing Candy Cane Experiment.” Continue reading 2022 Fall Science Workshops at FCSN

fcsnvoicesJanuary 29, 2023January 30, 2023Leave a comment

News/Events, Performing Arts, Programs

First Post-Pandemic Summer Dance Camp 2022

From June 20 to July 18, FCSN held its 2022 Summer Dance Camp at the South Bay Center in San Jose. The camp consisted of weekly Monday lessons from 3:30-4:30 PM. Instructed by student volunteers Claire Luo and Melinda Wong, this summer dance camp taught students fun dance moves, while also encouraging overall fitness and being physically active. In a typical lesson, the two instructors would first lead students in warm-ups, stretches, and “across the floor” exercises. Then, they would spend the remaining 30 minutes teaching students two dance practices. Continue reading First Post-Pandemic Summer Dance Camp 2022

fcsnvoicesNovember 4, 2022January 30, 20232 Comments

News/Events, Summer Programs

Relaunched!: The Impact of the Return of In-Person Summer Camps

As the rise of COVID-19 brought an era of lockdown and restrictions upon the world, organizations like FCSN were forced to shut down all gatherings. Since then, enough progress has been made that in-person events have slowly begun to trickle back into daily life — an example of which is FCSN’s recent relaunch of in-person summer camps, a transition which was significant for both parents and children. Continue reading Relaunched!: The Impact of the Return of In-Person Summer Camps

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Children Programs, Community, Events, News/Events, Programs, Special Interest, Sports, Summer Programs, Uncategorized

How 14-Year-Old Aarav Sharma Made an Impact in Creating the FCSN Badminton Summer Camp

From June 27 to July 8, rising high school sophomore Aarav Sharma instructed a two-week badminton summer program dedicated towards introducing FCSN students to the sport. The camp was a major success, receiving plenty of positive feedback from the community. Continue reading How 14-Year-Old Aarav Sharma Made an Impact in Creating the FCSN Badminton Summer Camp

fcsnvoicesAugust 18, 2022October 10, 20221 Comment

Community, FCSN Stories, News/Events, Programs, Volunteers

FCSN School Clubs: A Mission of Support and Awareness of the Special Needs Community for Youth

“Channeling hope, support, and awareness toward the special needs community” serves as the core mission of 16 FCSN clubs across California, each fully dedicated to supporting the special needs community. From introducing FCSN programs to students to increasing understanding of the special needs individuals in their communities, FCSN Clubs has grown from a tiny seed into a large family tree, extending its branches of inclusivity and love of neurodiversity to youth in schools and universities. Continue reading FCSN School Clubs: A Mission of Support and Awareness of the Special Needs Community for Youth

fcsnvoicesMay 14, 20222 Comments

Community, Events, News, News/Events

FCSN and BRI Spread the Importance of Giving Back to the Community

On December 22, 2021, FCSN held a Christmas concert in collaboration with BRI Youth Volunteer Group, a local non-for-profit organization based in Fremont. Aside from the concert, BRI has also been regularly leading a Reading Club for FCSN. Through collaborations such as the concert, reading club, and donations to FCSN, the two organizations are promoting special needs awareness within and beyond our community. Continue reading FCSN and BRI Spread the Importance of Giving Back to the Community

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Adult Programs, Children Programs, FCSN Stories, Programs, Remote/Virtual Programs, Volunteers

Meducate’s Contribution to FCSN: Human Anatomy

Instructors at Meducate used interactive lessons, individual attention, and fun and engaging activities to teach FCSN students about how your body works. Students had fun learning about the digestive system, the central nervous system, immune system, and much more. Continue reading Meducate’s Contribution to FCSN: Human Anatomy

fcsnvoicesNovember 16, 2021Leave a comment