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

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