The Computer Clubhouse provides a creative and safe after-school learning environment where young people from under-served communities work with adult mentors to explore their own ideas, develop skills, and build confidence in themselves through the use of technology.
Clubhouse 274 is an after-school drop in centre where members choose to come and work on projects that interest them. As well as having access to state of the art technology and programmes, the Clubhouse also uses volunteers as mentors to provide help and support. Members have access to a world wide community of Clubhouse Members and staff to share and publish their work in a secure and supportive online village. They also have the opportunity to apply for scholarships and participate in a biennial Teen Summit with members from the world wide clubhouse community in Boston, USA.
Established in 1993 by The Computer Museum (now part of the Museum of Science, Boston) in collaboration with the MIT Media Laboratory, the Computer Clubhouse helps youth acquire the tools necessary for personal and professional success. Clubhouse 274 was established in 2005, the first Computer Clubhouse in New Zealand. Clubhouse 274 offers music and video production facilities, robotics, graphic design, 3D modeling, photography, animation and computer programming opportunities to youth from the community. Clubhouse members construct their own learning based on their interests and strengths. Clubhouse 274 allows them to dream, explore, design and create.
