A dynamic space that empowers youth to dream big and accomplish great things.

The Ubuntu Center at The Hidden Genius Project
is a Best Buy Teen Tech Center and member of The Clubhouse Network.

The Ubuntu Center at The Hidden Genius Project offers a creative, safe, and free out-of-school learning environment where middle and high school students of all identities can work with adult mentors to explore their own ideas, develop new skills, and build confidence in themselves through the use of technology. The Ubuntu Center is a Best Buy Teen Tech Center® and member of The Clubhouse Network. This innovative space helps young people build a brighter future by giving them unparalleled access to:
  • Cutting-edge technology, resources and training to make, create and innovate
  • Mentors and peers who inspire new passions and possibilities
  • Technical training and college guidance support that clear paths and open doors

UPCOMING EVENTS & WORKSHOPS

ILLUSTRATE in ADOBE

MONDAYS
1:00pm – 6:00pm

Explore your creativity with industry-standard tools at our Ubuntu Center. Stop in on Mondays throughout the month for a hands-on illustration workshop using Adobe. Open to all Ubuntu Center members.

REGISTER

FLICKS ON FRIDAYS

Monthly Movie Night

Unwind and unite over the magic of movies at the Teen Tech Center’s “Flicks on Fridays”! Every Friday of the month, we transform the Ubuntu Center into a cozy movie theater where you can enjoy a curated selection of films alongside fellow movie enthusiasts.

Free for Ubuntu Center members. Click the button below to sign up.

REGISTER

TINKER TUESDAY

TUESDAYS
1:00pm – 6:00pm

Join us every Tuesday throughout the month and take advantage of all the innovative tools and services our Ubuntu Center has to offer. Become an Ubuntu Center member today and get access to cutting-edge technology, resources, training, and more.

REGISTER

UBUNTU CENTER RESOURCES

FILM PRODUCTION SET

  • Green screen
  • Adobe Suite (Pro Editing Tools & Software)
  • Camera & lighting equipment
  • Drone

SOUND STUDIO

  • iMac
  • Logic Pro
  • Studio Mixer
  • Keyboard
  • Microphones

FABRICATION

  • 3D printer
  • Laser printer
  • CAD software
  • Color printer

SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT

  • Web design
  • Full-stack development
  • Mobile development (Android & iOS)
  • Game development using Unity

HARDWARE DEVELOPMENT

  • Robotics
  • Parts & Tools
  • Innovative Technology

VR & AR DEVELOPMENT

  • Oculus
  • Development software

BECOME A MENTOR

Through the Clubhouse Network’s unique group mentoring program, Clubhouse Mentors join a community of young people and adults who create, invent, and explore together using the latest in technology.

Clubhouse Mentors spend time weekly at The Clubhouse, where they collaborate, build community, and use technology for creative self-expression. In the Clubhouse, young people are encouraged to follow their own interests and Mentors are there to support them through that process. Mentors do not teach classes, but rather become mutual learners.

UBUNTU CENTER HOURS, LOCATION & STAFF

ABOUT

The Ubuntu Center at The Hidden Genius Project is a Best Buy Teen Tech Center® and member of The Clubhouse Network.

ADDRESS

1441 Franklin Street, 2nd Floor
Oakland, CA 94612

SCHOOL YEAR HOURS

Monday 2:30-6:30pm
Tuesday 2:30-6:30pm
Wednesday 2:30-6:30pm
Thursday 2:30-6:30pm
Friday 2:30-6:30pm
Saturday CLOSED
Sunday CLOSED

SUMMER HOURS

From June 3 to August 9, 2024
Monday 10:00am-6:00pm
Tuesday 10:00am-6:00pm
Wednesday 10:00am-6:00pm
Thursday 10:00am-6:00pm
Friday 10:00am-6:00pm
Saturday CLOSED
Sunday CLOSED


Damien Hosea
Ubuntu Center Educator