On May 26, 2024, the Youth Marketplace returned to the Lexington Visitors Center Lawn for the second year in a row. This event supported youth entrepreneurship, ingnited the spirit of innovation, and provided children with an opportunity to give back to the community. Participants showcased and sold their homemade creations. The event was once again a great success and created a joyful atmosphere for all.
LexYouth Summer Python Classes
Experienced programmers Ethan Xu and Evin Liang led two week-long classes, Introduction to Python and Projects in Python, from August 5-9. The Introduction to Python course provided beginners with a solid foundation in Python programming, while Projects in Python offered intermediate-level coders the opportunity to work on different projects. Both classes were well-received, attracting a total of 10 enthusiastic students.
Learn to Solve Rubik’s Cube
From August 19-22, talented rising 8th graders Nathan Xu and Luke Wang led a Rubik’s cube workshop for children ages 10 and up. Under their guidance, students mastered solving 2×2 and 3×3 cubes and pushed themselves to tackle more advanced challenges like 4×4 and even 5×5 cubes. The workshop was a hit, with participants not only having a great time but also gaining a new lifelong skill and hobby.
LexYouth Spring and Summer Workshops
In April and August 2024, LexYouth hosted a series of educational workshops that brought together students from across the country—even as far away as California! These workshops offered young learners grades 3-8 the chance to dive into subjects like creative writing, competition math, and debate.
LexYouth Summer Science Courses
Kevin Zhang, Alex Chen, and Yinghan Liu, three rising freshmen who ranked among the top 10 in the National Science Bowl competition, delivered a series of lectures this summer covering Biology, Earth and Space Sciences, and Physics.
LexYouth Keys to Success Seminar
On August 11th, 2024, CALex and LexYouth organized the Keys to Success Seminar. The seminar, hosted by Elissa Fan, invited four panelists, Joanna Liu, Athena Wang, Jolene Cai, and Alice Yin to share their experiences throughout high school and college applications.
2024 Lexington Discovery Day
Lexington Discovery Day at the CALex booth is a vibrant celebration featuring cultural displays, games, chess, and other fun activities. This year, we’re excited to have the LHS Robotic Club team join us.
Maui Fire Disaster Relief Fundraiser
On May 19th, dozens of LexYouth Volunteers worked together to raise money in the aftermath of the Maui Wildfires. During the morning and afternoon, volunteers walked up and down the streets of Lexington Center, encouraging citizens to raise funds to help Maui rebuild and recover.
Youth Marketplace
On Saturday, August 19th, LexYouth hosted its first Youth Marketplace event on the Lexington Visitors Center Lawn. Twenty-six youth-run booths were set up during the morning (10 AM – 12 PM) and afternoon (12:30 PM – 1:30 PM) sessions of the event. While these booths came from various backgrounds, with younger kids and older teenagers alike, each booth sold unique handmade items, from handmade jewelry, to cloth bags and acrylic charms, to candles and art pieces—the Youth Marketplace allowed kids to engage in crafts they were interested in as a venue for expressing themselves and learning business fundamentals.
Summer Python Classes
Two experienced LexYouth teachers plan to teach two Python courses this summer online, for students in 5th grade and above. Registration Link: http://gg.gg/summerpython2023
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