We’ve partnered with our in-house Little City Navigators team to provide a one-of-a-kind engineering experience for kids. Using their expertise in the field, kids will have access to the latest ideas and trends in urban government, as well as notable keynote speakers to help inspire their ideas on our new urban trends.

With a focus on cybersecurity, our hackathon will allow kids of all kinds to apply their passion and knowledge in Computer Science throughout the field of government to create an unparalleled social impact.

Tentative agenda

9:00-9:30a: Arrival
9:30-10:30a: Keynote speakers, mentor introductions
10:30-12:30a: Morning work hour (join groups, begin brainstorming)
12:30a-1:30p: Lunch
1:30-4:00p: Afternoon work hour (create, finish projects)
4:00-5:00p: Presentations, thank-yous

Summer of 2025-Award Celebrity

📅 Date: Sunday, October 19, 2025
🕘 Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
📍 Location: 1491 Hope St, Alviso, CA 95002

5:00 PM — Arrival & Dinner
Families arrive and grab dinner 

5:30 PM — Speaking Program

• Welcome remarks
• Youth summer report
• Student reflections and highlights

6:30 PM — Closing Speaker & Certificate Ceremony
Closing talk and certificates presented with Councilmember David Cohen.

6:45 PM — Group Photo & Wrap-Up

ESTUARY

High school tournament on October 19, 2025

Host location: William Jessup University

Address: 3031 Tisch Way, Plaza, East, #200, San Jose, California 95128

Question Set: GHOST II

Field cap: 16 teams

Location and field cap are subject to change; we will communicate if the location has to be changed. We highly suggest parking off-site because of BASIS's restrictive parking lot size.

Entry information

Team entry fees per school

• Base fee per team: $100

• Team limit: 4 teams per school

Other fees

• Pizza, if you would like one: $20

Discounts

• Buzzer discount: -$15 per working buzzer system

• Distance discount: -$15 per 80 miles traveled one-way

• Staff discount: -$30

Additional entry information

• Minimum fee per team: $60

All HS and MS teams are eligible. This tournament will have only one division, unlike Cal Cup tournaments.

Contact evanntu@gmail.com

10:00 - 10:30 Resume workshop

10:30 - 12:00 Mock Interviews and networking

12:00 - 1:00 Lunch

1:00 - 3:00 Fun actives including drone & sports

3:00 - 4:30 Networking & Clean up

Please register here or just show up.

Join us at Baylands Park for the SV Clean Energy Concert & Art Show on October 11, 2025, from 1 PM to 7 PM. Enjoy live performances from 20 local bands, an inspiring art showcase, fun family activities, and celebrate clean energy and community connection. Let’s create a greener tomorrow through music and art!

Register now!

Introduction to Robotics – Free Event Recommended for Middle Schoolers (6-8th)
📅 Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Eucalyptus Picnic Area #4, Coyote Point Recreation Area, San Mateo, CA

Join us for a hands-on Introduction to Robotics workshop designed for curious and creative middle schoolers! This free event offers an exciting day of learning, building, and friendly competition.

Participants will:

• Hear from an engaging guest speaker and enjoy a dynamic presentation

• Take part in interactive workshops covering CAD design, software programming, and hardware assembly

• Build and test their very own robot

• Compete in a fun, friendly robotics challenge

Food will be provided — just remember to bring your own water bottle.

Whether you’re new to robotics or already have some experience, this event is the perfect opportunity to explore STEM, collaborate with peers, and bring your ideas to life!

🎨 Ed Levin Park Mural Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Program 🎨

📅 Sunday, October 5, 2025
⏰ 1:00 – 3:00 PM
📍 Ed Levin Park – Plus Code: F44P+M8 Milpitas, California

Program Schedule

• 1:00 PM – Guests arrive, light refreshments served

• 1:10 PM – Welcome remarks by Catherine Liu, ED of CompassPoint Mentorship

• 1:15 PM – Remarks from elected officials — Otto Lee

• 1:25 PM – Remarks from County Parks leadership and park staff

• 1:35 PM – Youth artists introduced and invited up for applause and group photo

• 1:45 PM – Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

  • Scissors presented to officials and students

  • Group photo at the mural

• 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM – Community celebration

  • Guests mingle with muralists and youth artists

  • Opportunity to view mural up close and take photos

Day on the Bay – Alviso Marina Celebration

📅 Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025
🕘 Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm
📍 Location: Alviso Marina

Celebrate the beauty of our waterfront and the spirit of community at Day on the Bay! This year’s event brings together outdoor fun, live entertainment, and sustainable transportation activities for all ages.

Highlights include:

• Drone demonstrations showcasing aerial views of the bay and surrounding wetlands

• Live performances and cultural entertainment throughout the day

• Opportunities to bike along scenic trails and learn about safe, sustainable cycling

• Information on transit options to connect you with the bay and beyond

• Food, activities, and resources from community organizations

Whether you’re arriving by bike, bus, or boat, come enjoy a full day of nature, technology, and local culture at the beautiful Alviso Marina.

 Welcome to join our seminar and explore the NEW trends of education in the age of AI with Dennis Yan: Turning Point of Future Education. Mr. Yan is always at the cutting edge of higher education as a former Admission Director for 5 universities and a speaker at the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) conference.

To empower students to find their uniqueness through unique experiences, we invite other NPOs, Cogleap and Future Bridg, to share how they create opportunities to support teens gaining practical experience through service learning, find their purpose, grow their “Big Vision” and “Strong Heart”, and eventually position themselves in the world successfully.

Agenda

10:00-10:15am Welcome & Introduction

10:15-11:30 am Part A. Future Education: Are You Ready to Lead In the Era of AI?

1. Finding Purpose: Why are you working so hard in Academics & Activities?

2. Digging to Roots: What did the top schools’ founding fathers pass forward?

3. Experiential Learning: The secret source to win the race in the era of AI

4. Back to Basics: connect with humans to develop passion and resilience

11:30-11:45 am Break and Q&A session with Dennis Yan

11:45 am-12:45 pm Part B. Better the World through Community Service

• CompassPoint Mentorship: Belief, Mission, Youth Committees, Innovative Projects

• Cogleap: Neurodiversity; Social Growth; Volunteering & Internship for Teens

• Future Bridge: Smart Brains & Big Hearts; Innovate, Serve and Lead

12:45 - 1 pm Q&A session with three NPOs

Register Here: https://tinyurl.com/09282025Seminar

Drone Exploration Day – Discover the Skies
📅 Date: Sunday, September 28, 2025
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
📍 Location: Jessup University, San Jose office (3031 Tisch Way, Plaza East, #200)

🌊 Drone-a-thon: Water Exploration with Drones

Join us for our very first Drone-a-thon, a full-day event dedicated to learning, flying, and innovating with drones under the theme of water exploration. This exciting day brings together students, hobbyists, and community members to not only enjoy the thrill of flying drones but also to think critically about how drone technology can make a positive social impact.

Throughout the day, participants will:

• Learn the basics of drone flight through guided workshops.

• Experience FPV (First-Person View) drones and gain hands-on skills in managing these high-speed, immersive aircraft.

• Work in teams to brainstorm and prepare short presentations on how drones can be used for water sustainability, flood prevention, disaster relief, and other real-world social challenges.

• Compete in a friendly drone challenge, where creativity, skill, and teamwork will shine.

• Engage with experts, including our keynote speaker and judging panel, who will share their insights into drone technology and its future.

We provide all the drones and equipment — no prior experience is required. Whether you’re flying for the first time or leveling up your FPV skills, Drone-a-thon is about fun, exploration, and impact. By the end of the day, you’ll not only know how to fly a drone, but also understand how this technology can be applied to address some of our most pressing water-related challenges.

🗓️ Agenda

9:30 – 10:00 AM → Check-In
10:00 – 10:30 AM → Keynote Speaker
10:30 – 12:00 PM → Hands-On Workshops: Flying Basics & FPV Drones
12:00 – 1:00 PM → Lunch Break
1:00 – 3:00 PM → Team Practice + Prepare Presentations (“How drones can drive social impact”)
3:00 – 4:00 PM → Drone Competition
4:00 – 4:30 PM → Judges’ Feedback & Awards

High-Speed Rail Party – Transit Month Celebration
📅 Date: Sunday, September 21, 2025
🕙 Time: (Insert Time Here)
📍 Location: Diridon Station

All aboard for a Transit Month celebration like no other! Join us at Diridon Station for a High-Speed Rail Party designed to get kids and families excited about the future of transportation.

Participants will enjoy:

• Fun, kid-friendly activities themed around trains and high-speed rail

• Interactive stations to learn about California’s high-speed rail project and sustainable transit

• Live music, entertainment, and giveaways

• Opportunities to explore the station and connect with transit advocates

Bring the whole family and be part of this exciting celebration of faster, greener travel!

Walk & Drone Audit – Transit Month Special Event
Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025
Time: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Location: Murphy Park, Sunnyvale

Snack and water will be provided!!!

Families are welcome!

Interested in making Sunnyvale a better place?

As part of Transit Month and the Silicon Valley Clean Energy (SVCN) Transit Challenge, join us at Murphy Park for an Interactive Walk & Drone Audit! This unique event combines community engagement with cutting-edge technology to evaluate and improve our local walking , biking and transit spaces.

Participants will:

• Join a guided walk audit along designated routes from Murphy Park to assess pedestrian and bike safety, accessibility, and transit infrastructure

• Use drone technology to capture aerial perspectives of the park and surrounding areas

• Share observations and ideas to make our community more walkable and transit-friendly

• Learn how technology like drones can enhance urban planning and public safety efforts

This is a fantastic opportunity to explore your neighborhood, contribute to meaningful improvements, and get hands-on with drone tech — all while accomplishing the SVCN Transit Challenge and celebrating Transit Month!

And best of all, it’s family-friendly and a great experience for kids too!

Celebrate the Unveiling of the New Coyote Point Park Mural!
September 6, 2025 | 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Duck Pond, Coyote Point Park, San Mateo

• Google Maps Plus Code: HMQF+RWF San Mateo, California

• Apple Maps Coordinates: 37.58948° N, 122.32518° W

Join us for a special ribbon cutting event as we unveil a vibrant new mural at Coyote Point Park, created by local youth artists! This community artwork celebrates creativity, nature, and the spirit of collaboration.

With support from San Mateo County Parks and our community partners, this project gave young artists the chance to share their vision and make a lasting mark on a beloved public space.

All are welcome—come enjoy the art, meet the artists, and celebrate with us!

FREE EVENT for Undeserved Latino Students

Hosted by Toyota Research Institute x CompassPoint Mentorship

Join us for an exciting Introduction to Robotics Workshop, designed and led by the HOLA! Employee Resource Group at Toyota Research Institute (TRI). This hands-on, two-part workshop introduces students to the world of robotics through interactive mini-lessons, design challenges, and real-world applications—culminating in students building and programming their own functioning robots!

🔧 Workshop Details:

• Recommended for: 7th & 8th Graders

• Date: Saturday, July 19, 2025

• Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

• Location: Toyota Research Institute
  4440 El Camino Real, Los Altos, CA 94022

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