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
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS
TUESDAYS
3:30pm – 5:00pm
Learn how to create unique characters, complete with backstories, abilities, and personalities, and embark on adventures in richly detailed, imaginative worlds.
This collaborative storytelling experience fosters creativity, strategic thinking, and camaraderie, making D&D a beloved activity for many. Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. 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.
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SCRATCH TUTORING
TUESDAYS & FRIDAYS
3:30pm – 5:30pm
Scratch is a beginner-friendly, block-based coding platform designed to teach young people the fundamentals of programming. Through an intuitive drag-and-drop interface, users can create interactive stories, games, and animations without needing prior coding experience.
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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
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