Cultural Education
Joyous Cultural Club
Celebrate Culture and Heritage
About
CCAI founded the Joyous Chinese Cultural School in 1996 through to fortify strong birth heritage connections and cultivate a healthy sense of self for adopted Chinese children and their families. Nearly 30 years have passed and our cultural school is now Joyous Cultural Club (JCC), continuing the legacy of birth culture celebration for adoptive families and adoptees.
The mission of JCC is three-fold:
- Create a supportive and culturally conscious learning environment that is empowering for adoptees, families, and the community
- Nurture a positive sense of self and pride in a cultural identity that is not immediately familiar but forever personal
- Encourage adoptees and adoptive families to fully embrace and celebrate their multicultural identities
With an approach that is specifically shaped for transnational adoptees and non-native speakers, our cultural classes emphasize exploration and connection. Whether you are looking for a simple cultural experience or hoping to maintain fluency, Joyous Cultural Club is a great place to start!
Language Classes
JCCS offers beginner and intermediate Chinese language classes for ages 5 years old up through adults. All classes are taught in Mandarin Chinese by native Chinese speakers with a passion for adoption support.
JCCÂ will be offering two classes for the 2026-2027 School year:Â
Advanced Dance:Â Â
- Days/Time: Saturdays from 10:15 am-11:40 am Â
- Location: The Park (6940 S Holly Circle, Centennial)Â
- Cost for the year is $415 per student with a 15% discount for registered siblings
First day of class is Saturday September 12, 2026.  The last day of class is Saturday May 8, 2027.
Lion Dance Club: Â
- Day/Time: Saturdays from 2:30 pm -4:00 pm Â
- Location: UMAC (United Martial Arts Academy) – 2450 E Arapahoe Rd, Suite A-2450, Centennial, CO
- Cost for the year is $520 per student with a 15% discount for registered siblingsÂ
First day of class is Saturday September 12, 2026.  The last day of class is Saturday May 8, 2027.
Joyous Cultural Club 2025-2026 Important Dates
- September 12, 2026 -First day of classÂ
- October 31, 2026 -Fall Break-(No class)Â
- November 21 and November 29, 2026 -Thanksgiving break (no class)Â
- December 26, 2026 and January 2, 2027 -Winter break (no class)Â
- January 9, 2027, Class resumesÂ
- February 6 and February 13, 2027 Chinese New Year  break (no class)Â
- February ________, Chinese New Year performance  (Date and location TBD)Â
- March 20 and March 27, 2027, Spring Break (no class)Â
- May 8, 2026, Last day of class and performance for family and friendsÂ
In-Person Classes
Join Joyous Cultural Club in person at our headquarters in Centennial, CO
Online Classes
Quarterly opportunities to explore Chinese culture from anywhere in the world
Join From Anywhere In the World
Our adoption community stretches far beyond the walls of our community center, and so do our classes! The ability to access important, adoption-centered cultural resources is a vital part of our mission and our online classes help fill that gap.
With a diverse online offering, students of all ages can jumpstart their Chinese language, cooking, and art skills with new classes offered every quarter.
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2024 Tutor Sessions
In-Person or Virtual
Sign up for language tutoring from our awesome JCC tutors and step up your language skills! Many of our tutors are adoptees who have a passion for language and have or are currently studying language in school.Â
Tutoring available for all levels.Â
Tutoring
