On August 29, TJCF’s Little Entrepreneurs’ Fair transformed our Menlo Park community space into a bustling marketplace filled with creativity, confidence, and young entrepreneurial spirit. This year, 35+ booths brought together young entrepreneurs, hands-on experiences, community partners, and live performances. From handmade crochet creations, jewelry and DIY cards to succulent gardens, games, robots, baked goods and imaginative products, every corner of the market offered s

From the Joy Culture Foundation — sharing an approach we're excited about, and the tools that make it possible. 凱芯文教基金會 —— 與您分享一個我們深深著迷的方法，以及讓它成真的工具。 It's 8pm. The flashcards come out. 你、我、他… your child rattles through the first few, then stalls on a character they "just learned" last week. You flip it over. They sigh. You sigh. Somewhere on the shelf sits a stack of beautiful Chinese picture books — too hard to read, so they stay on the shelf. At the Joy Culture Foundation,

The energy was electric as over 1000 people gathered to celebrate community spirit at our recent event. Among the highlights was a delightful baby crawling contest featuring more than 50 little participants. This gathering was a vivid reminder of how shared experiences bring people together, creating lasting memories and strengthening bonds. Community event with over 1000 attendees enjoying activities A Day Full of Joy and Connection The event was designed to bring together f

June 6, 2026 Learning new words feels very different when you can sing them, move to them, and have fun with them! Led by Jackie Laria, a recent Menlo High graduate, Literacy Through Lyrics combined music, games, and movement to help young children strengthen their English vocabulary and confidence. Drawing from her experience tutoring younger learners, Jackie created a warm and supportive environment where children could learn through play and feel comfortable expressing the

June 6, 2026 What if yesterday’s “trash” could become today’s masterpiece? Alice and Sofia, 8th-grade students at the German International School of Silicon Valley, brought environmental awareness and creativity together in Little Earth-Savers, a hands-on workshop designed to help younger children think differently about the things they throw away. Participants learned simple ways they can help protect our planet while transforming everyday materials into their own eco-friend

May 31, 2026 Sometimes leadership means having the confidence to step forward—and helping someone else find that confidence too. Cindy Qiao, a Menlo-Atherton High School junior and award-winning competitive dancer, shared her passion for dance with younger children through Dance & Shine. Participants started with basic stretches before learning upbeat jazz and lyrical routines. By the end of the workshop, the children were ready to put everything together in a joyful final pe

May 16, 2026 A favorite plushie + a little creativity = a very fashionable new hat! Youth leaders Dora and Zoe, both 13, brought their love of crafting to TJCF with a fun-filled workshop teaching children how to design and knit custom mini beanies for their stuffed animals. Participants chose their designs, worked with their hands, and watched their ideas gradually turn into something they could proudly take home. Beyond the adorable finished creations, the workshop showed th

🤖️ 哇！我們的樂高機器人工作坊太受歡迎啦！🤖️ 很高興看到這麼多小朋友在The Joy Culture Foundation的樂高機器人工作坊中，由我們的學生教練Hexa-Gears團隊帶領，親手體驗STEM的樂趣！從組裝酷炫的機器人到編寫讓它們動起來的程式，每個孩子都展現了無限的創意和解決問題的能力。 這不只是一個課程，更是一個激發潛能、培養團隊合作與未來領導力的平台。看到孩子們在探索中成長，眼神中充滿了自信與好奇，我們感到無比自豪！ 感謝大家對工作坊的熱情支持，目前報名已滿！如果您也想讓孩子加入我們的樂高科技探索之旅，請務必點擊連結加入候補名單，我們期待在未來的課程中與您相見！ 👉 了解更多並加入候補名單：https://www.thejoyculturefoundation.org/service-page/lego-robotic-workshop --- 🤖️ Wow! Our Lego Robotic Workshop has been a huge hit! 🤖️ We're so thrilled to see so

Mar 21, 2026 What happens when a little science gets mixed with a lot of squishy fun? Led by Carolyn Roberts, with Nicole Roberts assisting, The Slime Kitchen invited children ages 4–10 to explore science through hands-on sensory play. Students measured and mixed kid-friendly ingredients, followed step-by-step instructions, and observed how different materials changed as they created their own slime. Along the way, they practiced early science concepts, fine motor skills, cre

Mar-May, 2026 How does AI actually work—and what can you create with it? Led by Kaylee, a student at Menlo-Atherton High School, our youth-led AI Lab Series gave younger students a hands-on introduction to artificial intelligence. Rather than simply hearing about AI, participants had opportunities to explore it through activities and projects. At the end of the series, students proudly showcased what they had learned and created. For Kaylee, leading the series meant going bey