WHO CAN GO TO A CLUBHOUSE?
All Clubhouses serve teens ages 13-18. When youth members reach age 19, they become Clubhouse alumni. Check with your local Clubhouse or Best Buy Teen Tech Center, as some are open to youth as young as 10 or 12 years old.
WHAT CAN YOU DO THERE?
Clubhouse youth members have free access to a rich array of high-end technology, including AI, VR, video, graphic design, web coding, programming, circuitry, 3D modeling and printing, digital music production, and more. Youth also gain access to college and career preparation. Learn more about programs at The Clubhouse (/programs/).
DOES IT COST ANYTHING?
No! Membership is completely free.
WHERE ARE CLUBHOUSES LOCATED?
Clubhouses are located in low-income communities all across the world. To find a location near you, go to our locations page.
HOW DO MEMBERS CONNECT WITH THE GLOBAL CLUBHOUSE COMMUNITY?
One major way is by utilizing The Clubhouse Village, a members-only social network. Here, members connect with the global community of Clubhouses in a safe and collaborative way. Because the Village is a private social network, Coordinators at each location register their youth members and mentors on the site. They can then use it as a tool to share project ideas, connect with colleagues, collaborate with youth members, and expand their worldview. By connecting peers with similar interests, the Village builds a youth-led learning community.
HOW IS THE CLUBHOUSE DIFFERENT FROM A COMPUTER LAB?
At The Clubhouse, young people explore their own ideas, learn from one another, and use technology to express themselves creatively. The environment is not about teaching a curriculum or providing a facility for internet access. Rather, it is about helping each individual discover his or her own interests and potential. Learn more about the Clubhouse Learning Model here (/about/model/)