Upcoming Events from F.A.C.E. (Friends + Advocates of Crocker-Amazon & The Excelsior)

Joy Luck Club – 1st Thursday Movie May 3rd – Excelsior Library – 6:30-8:30 PM This month’s 1st Thursday at the Excelsior Library is the entertaining movie, based on the book by Amy Tan-Joy Luck Club. This 1993 film directed by Wayne Wang stars : Tamlyn Tomita, Kieu Chinh, Tsai Chin, France Nuyen, Lisa Lu. The story: Through a series of flashbacks, four young… Read More

Deadline Approaching: Breakthrough SF Volunteer Leadership Program, Summer 2018

APPLY HERE! “VLPS” are high school students who volunteer during our academic summer program to help support motivated 5th-8th grade students from underserved communities around San Francisco. They contribute in many ways to the success of our intensive summer program. They decorate the school, help out in classes, assist with lunch service and special events,… Read More

The Coding School 2018 Summer Program

This program is ideal for both non-tech and tech-inclined students who want to gain the benefits of coding in the most empowering and risk-free learning environment. The Coding School, a national 501c3 organization, is offering a one-of-a-kind summer opportunity for middle and high school students to receive one-on-one coding instruction and mentorship from top computer… Read More

Inward Bound Mindfulness Education Summer Retreats

Our multi-day residential retreats teach participants proven awareness and concentration practices. Through guided mindfulness meditation, small group discussions, and mindful movement, participants learn how to settle a busy mind, direct and sustain attention, investigate emotions and thoughts, cultivate compassion, and communicate with their peers. The daily schedule includes free time to connect with new friends and dynamic… Read More

Startup with Purpose: an immersive entrepreneurship and innovation program

With curriculum developed and taught by professors from the University of California, Berkeley, participants will live and work in an intensive learning environment where they will learn and network with faculty and mentors from companies such as Google and Oracle as they create their own companies. From From July 20th to the 28th, participants with a… Read More