Inspiring, Fostering Curiosity, & Empowering Future Leaders

Welcome to ⛰SCENT Club, a high school club at Santiago High School, Garden Grove, CA. We are dedicated to inspiring and empowering elementary school students. At ⛰SCENT, we believe in fostering curiosity, creativity, and confidence in the next generation through mentorship and engaging activities.

The ASCENT Club started at Santiago High School, Garden Grove, California, in 2025. Founded by Ezekiel Immanuel Gonzalez, Andy Chau, and Rodolfo Castellon, and is now growing into a nonprofit with ever-increasing impact!

Mission Statement

A.S.C.E.N.T. (Advancing Strong Curiosity and Exploration in New Thinkers) Club is a student-led organization dedicated to fostering a lifelong passion for learning in younger students, the future generations (PreK-6). Founded by Ezekiel Gonzalez and co-founded by Andy Chau and Rodolfo Castellon, our mission spans diverse fields—from medicine and engineering to creative writing. Through hands-on activities that cultivate curiosity and academic excellence, and close work with all chapters and members, we aim to inspire and educate children, providing equal opportunities for all. By first helping students discover what sparks their curiosity, we can guide them to explore their passions early. This promotes a brighter future not only for the next generation but for all. Together, we can advance learning and exploration for the leaders of tomorrow!

Our Motivation

Did you know that after years of stability, children’s attention spans, grades, and interest in learning have begun to plummet? This trend isn’t due to a lack of technology or capability; it stems from young students struggling to discover their true passion, often losing themselves in games and phones, as they search for something they love. At ⛰.S.C.E.N.T. Club, we aim to ignite that passion through engaging activities in English, Math, Physics, Computers, and more. Our mission is not only to set students on a path to success but to empower them with joy and fulfillment every step of the way. We live in a world in need of fixing and sustainability, what better way to help then to help the next generation learn about what they love, so that they can one day contribute themselves?!

How We Work

Chapters coordinate visits (chapter events) and interact with elementary schools near all of our chapters, and work with the non-profit to amplify the ⛰.S.C.E.N.T. Club mission! Students (volunteers) promote, create, and engage in hands-on activities to help our youth discover what they love, and to help them learn! We also volunteer at community events, org-hosted youth workshops, as well as create curriculum, help students in underdeveloped countries, coordinate supplies donations, and way more!

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