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The Youth Science Center's dedication to children...
The Youth Science Center (YSC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving math and science education. Manned mostly by parent and teacher volunteers, it was first founded in Fullerton in 1962 and moved to its present location in Hacienda Heights in 1984.
The mission of the Youth Science Center is to inform, instruct and inspire people of all ages and backgrounds to discover the excitement of science and technology through exhibits and programs that promote learning through interaction.
Throughout the year, the Youth Science Center Operates a hands-on science learning center. Visitors are welcome and there is no admission charge.
YSC offers a highly-rated noteworthy summer program, with classes taught by some of the best math, science, and technology instructors in the East San Gabriel Valley.
YSC sponsors field trips throughout the year, usually with group discounts and behind-the-scenes looks not available to the general public. Most recently, YSC visited the Jet Propulsion lab to get a private tour of the museum, Mission control, and space assembly area.
YSC is a resource for parents and teachers. YSC maintains a store, and a video and book library.
Through its bi-monthly newsletter, the Antenna, YSC informs members of local events and education issues. YSC promotes parent and community involvement. Local businesses have supported YSC by giving grants and donating resources, as well as giving discounts to YSC members. Visit the Youth Science Center website here... |
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Stillpoint Family Resources dedication to families...
Stillpoint Family Resources was founded in 1998. Dr. Ross Porter, the founder and executive director writes: "I knew in graduate school that I wanted to establish an organization that served the under served through counseling, but the inspiration for Stillpoint was the life of our first child John Michael. He was born with Down syndrome, and two major heart malformations. My wife and I were surrounded by loving support, and grew profoundly through the experience. We understood like never before the significance of family, and in gratitude committed ourselves to doing whatever we could to help other individuals and families survive and grow through crises...whatever the crises might be."
Stillpoint has an educational outreach as well. We give several seminars and workshop each month all over Southern California on such topics as Healthy Communicating in the Family, Rearing Healthy Children, Developing a Strong Marriage, Growing through Loss, and Overcoming Depression. We understand that not everyone is going to find their way into counseling, so we're ready to bring the message of healing and hope to people where they are most likely to receive it. To learn more about our speakers bureau, please contact Dr. Ross Porter at 818-704-1327. Visit the Stillpoint Family Resources website here... |
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