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…
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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,…
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…
XFYD’s Winter Chess Tournament on December 30th, 2023 was a resounding clash of the bright minds of our new generation. Bringing together almost 30 competitors of all ages, this proved to be the most competitive tournament XFYD has hosted. All returning competitors played with much greater skill than our first tournament, and new competitors greatly…
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.…