The Tech Center at the BGCSL Clubhouse opened in February 2022 and has been supporting youth in developing their passions through projects, workshops, and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math) activities, while providing a safe space for exploration of a wide variety of creative technologies. The BGCSL Clubhouse provides a creative, safe, and free out-of-school learning environment where young people from underserved communities can explore their own ideas, develop new skills, and build confidence in themselves through the use of technology. Â
We invite all youth in high school to visit the Clubhouse to register and take advantage of the teen space and to use new technologies. Technology and multimedia tools are available for music and video production, interactive programming, digital photography, graphic design, and much more. Teens can work together, get help from adult mentors, and share their work with other teens across the globe through The Clubhouse Network.Â
AddressÂ
2200 San Leandro BLVDÂ
San Leandro, CA 94577Â
PhoneÂ
(510) 483-5581Â
Organization EmailÂ
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WebsiteÂ
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Clubhouse Hours
Sunday: CLOSED
Monday: 2:00 PM -6:00 PMÂ
Tuesday: 2:00 PM -6:00 PMÂ
Wednesday: 2:00 PM -6:00 PMÂ
Thursday: 2:00 PM -6:00 PMÂ
Friday: 2:00 PM -6:00 PMÂ
Saturday: CLOSED
Rafael Vaca
2200 San Leandro Blvd.
510-483-5581
Grade 8th to 12th
Originally from Southern California, Rafa has been working in after-school programs for 10 years and has been part of the Boys and Girls Club Movement since 2016. After graduating from UC Riverside with a degree in film + sound design, he pursued a Masters Degree in Music Industry Administration while teaching music production and media making programs for youth ages 10 – 18 in after-school programs.
As the Best Buy Teen Tech Coordinator, Rafael hopes to foster a creative learning environment in which young people can explore their interests and turn their passions into their dream job. Outside of work, you can most likely find Rafa at your local record store, at a concert, or looking for the best tacos de al pastor.
Club Hours:
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Holiday Hours: When school is open, we are open.
Facilities:
Our main entrance is on the San Leandro Blvd side of the building.Â
Best Buy Teen Tech Center is designed to be a safe, comfortable, fun space. Membership is limited to youth ages 13-18. Members need to sign a membership agreement and get signed permission to participate from a parent or legal guardian.Â
For more information or to become a member, visit the BGCSL Clubhouse during opening hours.Â
Adult mentors in Best Buy Teen Tech Center help youth members pursue their interests. Interested adults can apply online.
The Best Buy Teen Tech Center @ San Leandro Boys and Girls Clubs is a member of The Clubhouse Network, a program of the Museum of Science, Boston in collaboration with the MIT Media Lab.
Boys & Girls Clubs of San Leandro
2200 San Leandro Blvd.
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 483-5581
Federal tax ID #94-6003779
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