This summer, XFYD hosted our Summer MARS (Milpitas Applied Robotics and Science) program at the Milpitas Teen Center, a five-day robotics camp designed to inspire and challenge young minds. With nearly 100 students from 1st through 7th grade in attendance, the week was filled with hands-on learning, creativity, and teamwork. This was a massive undertaking,…
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On July 23, 2025, XFYD Westminster hosted another engaging STEM lesson at Thomas House Family Shelter, where students explored the science of light and color through a hands-on CD suncatcher activity. About 14 students participated in this creative and educational workshop, supported by 9 XFYD and Artify volunteers. Kicking Things Off The event began at…
XFYD has recently concluded its Law and Governance class. This class is in line with XFYD’s mission of providing students integral skills and enrichment opportunities that schools simply do not teach. Our class is not just for students interested in law or politics — it’s civics that is integral for all American citizens to know.…
One of XFYD’s historic goals has been a commitment to expand STEM enrichment and education across the community. Our STEM classes are not intended to be supplementary curricular classes — instead, their purpose is to provide a broad background and strong foundation for students to explore STEM further. We aim to evoke curiosity and excitement…
Throughout this summer, aside from partnering with the ABC Unified School District’s Migrant Ed program to tutor over 200 migrant children in Science and Engineering, XFYD has also held its own classes for its community. With over 11 tutors and teachers, XFYD led four diverse community classes both online and in-person. One of these landmark…
XFYD’s Chess Program has continued throughout the 2024-2025 school year, bringing introductory chess to hundreds of students at both in-person and online classes. One of our classes early in the year was our XFYD Wittmann Chess Class. Bringing a five-week hands-on Chess Class to over 20 elementary schoolers, we helped introduce new students to…
On March 20, 2025, XFYD Westminster hosted a dynamic STEM class at Thomas House Family Shelter, where students explored the science of motion through the hands-on construction of rubber band-powered cars. The event was designed to introduce young learners to core physical science concepts in a fun and memorable way. Starting with Curiosity The event…
XFYD has concluded its long-running Art Class at Elliot Elementary School! This art class is just one of the many dozens of multi-week art classes the XFYD Art Division has held at local churches, elementary schools, and libraries for over two years of operation. This class brought a fun art education to 25 Elliot Elementary…
On April 4th, 2025, XFYD had the incredible opportunity to participate in the Niemes Environmental Science Night, where we engaged with over 700 enthusiastic members of the local community. Through hands-on learning and interactive demonstrations, we ignited curiosity in STEM and sustainability, distributing more than 300 science kits to children and families eager to explore the wonders of science. Our team worked one-on-one…
XFYD Milpitas has reached a milestone! This new Bay Area XFYD branch, established last year, has completed its long-running chess class at the library. These classes have gone on from March to May, and are just one of many new events XFYD Milpitas has been expanding its enrichment events for the local community. Om Suthar…
Over the last 5 months, XFYD has been expanding its outreach to include private tutoring in its curriculum! Boasting numerous tutors, XFYD is proud to take another step closer to our student body’s education. Our tutoring covers all subjects as tutors are specifically catered towards your child’s needs. Whether it be math, science, or English,…
XFYD Tutoring at Melbourne Elementary School From January 28th to April 1st, XFYD partnered with Melbourne Elementary School to support Ms. Leon’s after-school tutoring program. Every Tuesday and Wednesday from 3:40 PM to 4:30 PM, our volunteers worked with a group of about 10 students, helping them strengthen their academic skills in a focused and…
On Sunday, March 2, 2025, XFYD Westminster partnered with Cub Scouts Troop 222 to host an interactive and educational STEM event centered around a fun and delicious science experiment—making homemade ice-cream. Held from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM, the lesson combined hands-on learning with engaging activities for a group of curious elementary school students. DIY…
On Monday 12/2/24, XFYD Westminster brought their second event, a STEM Class, to Beyond Blindness. At the event, our teachers, Kyle Nguyen and Darren Nguyen (both juniors of La Quinta High School), along with our volunteers, taught and guided Beyond Blindness kids about how to make their very own balloon race car. Volunteers helped punch…
XFYD is excited to share the success of its chess class, led by Om Suthar! This engaging and interactive program introduced elementary school students to the fundamentals of chess, helping them build a strong foundation in strategy and gameplay. Using Lichess as a learning tool, students explored key concepts such as board control, piece development,…
XFYD has recently impacted over 200 students at a science night at Gonsalves Elementary School! Our volunteers have organized three fun activities for students to participate in, exploring fun ideas in Chemistry and Physics. We’ve also designed and hand-crafted nearly 50 take-home Science Kits for parents and students to take home and further their exploration…
On Monday, December 6, 2024, XFYD Westminster successfully hosted its inaugural event, a STEM Class, at Thomas House Family Shelter. The purpose of this event was to provide hands-on, engaging science experiments to children who may not have regular access to such educational activities, while fostering curiosity and understanding of basic scientific concepts. Our dedicated…
The XFYD Engineering Bootcamp introduced students to fundamental engineering concepts, career opportunities, and hands-on problem-solving. Through interactive lessons and team-based challenges, students explored real-world engineering applications and learned how different engineering disciplines contribute to major innovations. The program emphasized creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration, encouraging students to apply engineering principles in practical ways. Key Concepts…
The Youth Finance Class provided students with a foundational understanding of personal finance, covering key topics like budgeting, saving, investing, loans, and financial independence through interactive lessons and hands-on activities. Student Count: Key Concepts Covered: Interactive Activities: Key Takeaways:
XFYD recently held our 5-Year Celebration! This gala celebrated the years of impact XFYD has had on Cerritos, Artesia, and Bellflower, as well as our growing branches in Westminster, CA; Milpitas, CA; and Austin, Texas. Through the short span of a few years, XFYD has grown from holding a few classes a year to holding…
XFYD concluded its free Biology Class which introduced students to Cell Biology, DNA, Genetics, and Heredity through interactive lessons and hands-on activities. This class was taught by Joshua Parackal and Darsh Maheshwari, experienced teachers and experts in Biology. The Key Concepts covered throughout these four sessions include: The students learned this through a variety of…
We recently offered more computer science classes for kids. We know how important technology is in today’s world, and every child deserves the chance to explore it, regardless of their background. Our classes are designed to be fun, hands-on, and approachable, turning what might seem like complicated coding and tech concepts into something kids can…
XFYD is thrilled to announce the conclusion of its Physics class! This fun and informative class was taught by our extremely capable teachers Jacob Andal and Cristian Ishiki, and it would not be possible without a hard-working corps of volunteers. Our class focused around fun hands-on activities and demonstrations to bring students an incredibly diverse…
At XFYD’s last STEM Tournament, XFYD was honored to invite several Bank of America professionals of the Norwalk Square team for a keynote Financial Planning Seminar! XFYD was delighted to welcome Ms. Garcia, Ms. Flores, and Ms. Arias, all officers with decades of financial and banking experience, to present their expertise on the importance of…
The recent chess tournament hosted by XFYD was a great success, bringing together dedicated players and supporters in an organized, focused environment. The tournament offered competitive sections for players in grades K-4 and 5-8, with a particularly strong showing across all categories. In the K-4 section, Akarsh Maheshwari emerged as the 1st-place winner, followed…
XFYD is pleased to announce the conclusion of our first STEM Tournament! On August 16th, over 20 ambitious competitors spent the afternoon competing in several rounds of events that tested their skills in Engineering, General Science Knowledge, Physics, and Scientific Thinking over four competitive rounds that pushed participants to their limits! Students Constructed Towers from…
From September 6th to September 20th, XFYD has been hosting chemistry classes every Friday at the Holy Artesia Church. Led by our STEM Division Director, JJ, and supported by dedicated volunteers, these sessions cover high school-level chemistry concepts. Students explore the structure of atoms, distinguish between covalent and ionic bonds, learn about chemical reactions, and…
XFYD Bank of America Biographies! Aylin Garcia: Aylin Garcia is a dedicated Relationship Banker with nearly six years of experience at Bank of America. Based at the Norwalk Square branch since joining the company, Aylin has developed deep expertise in local banking needs. This professional is passionate about empowering clients at every stage of their…
Holy Family Artesia Church has kindly allowed us to hold art and computer science classes in their space. This support helps us offer learning opportunities to the community, encouraging creativity and skill development. We’re thankful for their partnership in promoting education and bringing people together.
XFYD worked with the Holy Family Artesia Church to offer art classes during the last week of June. Through a series of various hands-on artistic activities, students were able to express their creativity through different forms of art. Taught by our teachers Brayden Go, Rondo Tran, and Jasmine Anwar, they explored different techniques and mediums,…
XFYD has proudly collaborated with numerous esteemed partners to enhance our community outreach and volunteer efforts. We have worked closely with Holy Family Catholic Church to support our various local classes, gratefully utilizing their resources to maximize our impact. Our partnership with the Presidential Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) program has enabled us to recognize and…
XFYD held a five-day Chess Camp for twenty students at the Holy Family Catholic Church! Our teachers Darsh Maheshwari, Emmanuel Wu, Adithya Anand, and Benjamin Tang taught students advanced positional and tactical skills. This camp uniquely provided much more time for students to play chess matches hands-on with each other with active support from teachers,…
Thirty students with prior experience coding in Python on Replit participated in a comprehensive and interactive coding session. They were given ample time for hands-on practice, tackling engaging challenges, and problem-solving activities, with teachers available to assist as needed. Fun coding challenges added to the excitement, with students winning chocolate prizes for…
All competitors played well, and this tournament was special in that it invited several competitors who were new to chess. We hope we made this first tournament experience a special one, and we invite everyone to return!XFYD recently concluded its Spring Chess Tournament! Over a tense three hours, 18 competitors from 2 age groups played…
Friday 6-7 PM, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17, and 5/24 Is Co-hosted by Holy Family Catholic Church, Chinese Class Ministry The teachers, Saahir and Chris are experienced with years of programming and coding. Both teachers have won “Most Technical Achievement Award” at the ABC Unified School District Code Jam. Both Saahir and Chris have taught Python…
XFYD is pleased to announce that it is opening a Spring Programming Competition! Participating is absolutely free, and programmers of all ages are encouraged to submit a project for the theme “GOOD FOR THE WORLD”. Then, submit an email to [email protected] between the dates April 1 – April 15 containing: A file of the code…
XFYD is pleased to announce that it is opening a new chess tournament! The tournament is on Sunday, April 7th, and runs from 2 PM to 5:30 PM. The tournament is divided into two age groups, K-3 and 4-6, and the top three winners in each age category will win a trophy! …
Maximo, Sanjay, and Benjamin return in our new podcast episode, discussing the importance of financial literacy education among young people nowadays. Millennials and Gen Z are the poorest generation, with the bleakest outlook on their financial outcomes. Americans have over 1 Trillion dollars in Credit Card debt, over 28% of us do not have any…
XFYD is holding a very successful online Python class, set to run from March 3rd weekly until March 31st! Python’s readability and ease of use make it an excellent language for beginners to develop programming, critical thinking, and algorithmic thinking skills. Python has also seen wide usage in the industry for web development, data analysis,…
Chess classes are structured programs designed to teach individuals the intricacies of chess, ranging from beginner to advanced levels. In introductory classes, students typically learn the rules of the game, basic strategies, and fundamental tactics. As participants progress to intermediate classes, the focus shifts to more advanced openings, positional play, and complex tactical combinations. These…
Maximo Zhang, the president of XFYD traveled to the People’s Republic of China. At the country, Max gave a presentation to over three hundred people. His speech is about community impact, and the importance of community. He talks about the importance of XFYD to his life, and explains to the students about his personal journey.…
Benjamin Tang (President) Benjamin Tang is the President of XFYD. Additionally, he was the person who was behind both the XFYD chess Tournament and the chess classes. He also created the STEM classes last summer. Benjamin Tang looks forward to bringing new opportunity to the organization as the President of XFYD as well as serving…
XFYD is announcing a brand new Online Chess Class! With more teachers and a new and enhanced curriculum, XFYD is excited to to open registration to students of all skill and age levels for Chess. Our new curriculum will take intermediate and advanced students through the Ruy Lopez, the Italian Game, French Defense, Sicilian Dragon,…
XFYD concluded its water bottle drive! Bringing together the community, we have gathered hundreds of plastic bottles, glass bottles, and cans. Environmentally conscious, we will recycle this plastic at a local recycling center. California recently passed a law requiring all supermarkets, such as Ralphs supermarkets, to construct a plastic bottle recycling center within a 2-mile…
XFYD Fullerton Chess Class As our debate classes have come to an end, I am pleased to announce that we will be starting free chess classes! The classes will be held at SHHS and the room is to be determined. There will be two levels, a beginner and an intermediate class. So there is no…
XFYD CS Classes at Gonsalves Elementary School We are currently engaging in the opportunity to further young students’ educational journey in computer science with XFYD’s computer science class. Our instructor and student board member, Sanjay Ganapathy brings the fascinating world of coding and technology to young minds, creating an engaging learning environment. From interactive programming…
Congratulations to all of our Winners!
We are thrilled to announce the establishment of a new chapter for XFYD in Fullerton! This marks a significant milestone in our mission to provide a secure environment for future generations to experience growth and the desire to constantly strive for excellence, through volunteering and contributions to their community. With the opening of this new…
Our student board members who received the President’s Volunteer Service Award are pictured here. Top to bottom and left to right we have Benjamin Tang, Maximo Zhang, Vanessa Martin, Benjamin Tang once again, Sanjay Ganapathy, Darsh Maheshwari, and Maximo Zhang once again. What is The President’s Volunteer Service Award? The President’s Volunteer Service Award…
XFYD Chess Tournament/CelebrationTournament Registration Dear All, XFYD is now opening their second chess tournament, by popular request from students from our Wittman Classes and online Chess Classes! The registration is now officially open! participants will have the chance to showcase their skills and claim the title of the ultimate chess champion, as well as trophies…
XFYD Wittman Chess Classes In a collaborative effort to promote intellectual development and strategic thinking among elementary school students, the nonprofit organization XFYD has partnered with Whitney High School’s Chess Club to offer a free chess class. This initiative aims to introduce young minds to the fascinating world of chess, fostering a love for the…
XFYD Chess Tournament/Celebration Results Recently, we held our first ever XFYD Chess Tournament. The chess pieces have been gracefully maneuvered, minds sharpened, and strategies tested at the exhilarating chess tournament held on August 26, 2023, from 2 to 5 PM at 12230 Cedarcrest Dr, Cerritos. Bringing together kids of all ages, this engaging event showcased…
Music is a universal subject that typically creates a connection and understanding between various people. It is even used as a form of music therapy, to help reduce negative emotions in individuals such as anxiety and depression. Countless studies and research has been done, that showcase the joyous emotions it instills in elderly people. However,…
XFYD Chess Tournament/CelebrationTournament Registration To celebrate the chess program, past participants are invited to our grand opening of our Chess Tournament and celebration! The registration is now officially open, and we invite chess players of all levels to join in this battle of wits and strategy. With a promise of fierce competition and intellectual brilliance,…
Holy Artesia Chess Tournament Recently, our students of our chess class participated in our tournament and students of our art class competed in the art competition and workshop where they met Hallie Maronde. CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR CHESS and ART WINNERS at Holy Artesia Church and Good Job to all that attended! We will having another…
Long Beach Open Water Swim – Cerritos Triathlon Club Today, the members of our Cerritos Triathlon Group attended the La Palma Fitness Run for Fun’s 5k challenge to get extra training on July 4th! Our fastest time was Joe with a 20 minute 5k. If anyone is still interested in signing up, it is…
Long Beach Open Water Swim – Cerritos Triathlon Club Today, the members of our Cerritos Triathlon Club attended their first ever Open Water Swim and Biking practice in preparation for the 2023 Toyota Legacy Triathlon! Practice will continue on like usual. Photos of past practices will also be included to document our new sticks system…
XFYD/Holy Artesia Church Summer Art Classes! XFYD has now partnered with the Holy Family Artesia Church to teach art classes and chess classes! Signups open today. Dates: First week of July, 7/3, 7/5, 7/6, 7/7 Second week of July, 7/10, 7/11, 7/12, 7/13, 7/14 Afternoon 1-2PM SIGN UP TODAY!: https://forms.gle/QC8uacwJjeBwTASo7 Thank you, and…
Cerritos Library Chess Class XFYD has officially started our classes in the Cerritos Library. Taught by our chess teachers, a new library chess class has opened! We are blessed for the library to allow us to use their facilitates to teach the community! Attached are some photos and videos. Thank you, and have a…
Cerritos Triathlon Club Cerritos Triathlon Club is the first Triathlon club created in the City of Cerritos registered on the official USA triathlon Site. The mission of the club is to provide a supportive and inclusive community for all triathletes, regardless of ability level. We offer a variety of training programs, social events, and race…
XFYD Rose Bowl Triathlon SignUps Open! XFYD just completed the first ever Rose Bowl triathlon on 3/11/2023! Maximo finished with a time of 1:10. We are opening signups for training for next years Triathlon. Training will be completely free and is a good way to get excercise throughout the year. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Gv32Ny_ef_vgTfzc75VQtkV7BC_XnoFkfqdspNFN8YU/edit Thank you, and…
XFYD In Person Chess Classes! Our In Person (no longer hybrid) Intermediate chess class was an amazing success and we encourage all the online participants to join In-Person for our next class! Here are some photos: Thank you, and have a great day! Best regards, XFYD Board
Hi , XFYD is super excited to announce our new Intermediate Chess class! As January has started, Xanadu For Young Dreamers (XFYD) is offering a hybrid (online and in person) chess class that will teach students intermediate chess skills, that will allow for students to become well versed in the art of chess. After…
“[N]one of us any longer accepts the initial Keynesian conclusions”
-Milton Friedman
As October is about to start, Xanadu For Young Dreamers (XFYD) is offering an in-person fondant modeling class that will teach students about sculpting. In this class, you will learn how to make a 3D fondant cake topper sculpture on cupcakes in 4 classes. This will open the door for students to learn sculpting…
As summer is closing to an end and the school year is starting, Xanadu For Young Dreamers (XFYD) offers free online art classes to welcome students to the new school year. This class is about colored marker art, origami, and online pixel art to spark new passions and open doors for young students. When: First…
When you think of the word caffeine, you think of coffee. You think of something that keeps you up for late-night studying. But, what you don’t think of is a drug, withdrawal, and addiction. This is a topic that is not as common, but caffeine addiction can severely affect your life… in a bad way.…
