WHO ARE ROGERS PARK YOUTH?
At HECC, young people are not “at-risk” youth. They are opportunity youth.
All young people deserve the opportunity, tools, and support they need to develop their interests and build a stable future, and they can find that at HECC.
Funding youth programs means that hundreds of young people from underserved communities and people of color facing prejudice are given the opportunity to blossom.
Location: 1527 W. Morse Ave., Chicago, IL
Contact: 773.381.3652
Hours: 9am – 5pm
Howard Area Clubhouse (Teen Arts and Technology Center)
The Clubhouse provides a creative, safe, and free out-of-school learning environment where young people from our community work with adult mentors to explore their own ideas, develop new skills, and build confidence in themselves through the use of technology.
Youth also explore the most current technology and develop skill sets to prepare for the job market.
What areas do they study?
- Coding & Game Design
- Scratch 2.0 and 3.0
- Intro to C and C++
- Content Creation
- Digital Audio Production
- Digital Film Making
- Motion Graphics/ 3-D/ Virtual Reality/ Augmented Reality
- Creating YouTube Channels & Twitch Channels
- Graphic Design Projects
- Podcasting
- Social Media Management
- Animation Projects
- eSports
- Team Competition
- Live Streaming Production
- Scholarship Assistance
- Tournament Organizing
- Maker Space
- 3D Design
- Multimedia production
- Cosplay
- Robotics/ Arduinos
Ages: 10-18 years old
Fun fact!
The Howard Area Clubhouse provides opportunities for global learning and multicultural exchange. The Clubhouse Network is an international community of more than 100 Clubhouses located in 20 countries, providing youth with life-changing opportunities for over 25 years. Check out The Clubhouse Network at www.computerclubhouse.org.
Scholarships and Special Opportunities
THE HOWARD AREA PROMISE SCHOLARSHIP
The Howard Area Promise Scholarship is a special program that provides college scholarships for young people in HECC programs that are graduating from High School.
The purpose of the Promise Scholar Program is to provide tuition assistance towards a two-year and/or four-year baccalaureate education for students who can demonstrate leadership qualities, academic promise, personal achievements, and financial need, with special consideration for students who are first in their families to attend college.
The program also offers a mentor who supports the Scholars as they pursue their post-secondary education goals.
Award details:
- Scholarship amounts may be for up to $10,000 per academic year.
- Scholarships may be for 2 or 4-year programs.
- Applications typically are available in late May or early June for the upcoming school year.
For information please contact:
Director of Youth Development Services
Robert Conlon
Youth Center Philosophy
Restorative Justice:
Restorative Justice is all about repairing harm, instead of punishing those who harm others. It focuses on the accountability of those harming others while allowing the people hurt to have a resolution – whether it’s through a simple conversation, apologies, or action.
This is key to empowering community members to build peace in their own neighborhoods and be present to participate in their own communities.
At the Youth Center, young people are celebrated for their worth, treated with respect, and guided to respect others even during times of conflict.
Do you want to become a Member of The Clubhouse?
Contact us:
Youth Dept. Director: Robert Conlon
Clubhouse Coordinator: Terrance David
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