Shoong Family Chinese Cultural Center

The Shoong Family Chinese Cultural Center in Oakland offers Chinese language classes in Mandarin and Cantonese for students from kindergarten through 9th grade. They provide beginner to advanced AP-level courses and serve over 700 students annually. Besides language education, they have dance, basketball, community sports, and wellness programs. The center has a long history since 1953 and focuses on cultural preservation and community engagement. They recently unveiled a public mural celebrating Oakland Chinatown's heritage. The center emphasizes a safe, supportive environment for learning and community activities.