Computer Clubhouse
Using the flagship Clubhouse of the Museum of Science ( Boston ) as a model , the Intel Computer Clubhouse Network supports more than 100 community-based Clubhouses around the world . The model is based on supporting learning through design experiences , helping youth build on their own interests , cultivating an emergent community and creating an environment of respect and trust . FLN is proud to be part of this dynamic program
Youth Participation
The participation and commitment made by youth in the community is fantastic . We have 12 members regularly attending the Youth Voices on Monday nights and between 15 – 30 members attending every afternoon , with an equal number of young male and female participants . Fitzroy offers a number of youth evening programs ; however , the numbers attending the Clubhouse are still strong .
C2C ( Careers to College )
Landers & Rogers law firm are accepting applications for interested Clubhouse members and the group work experience will begin next year . This year we explored the options for students who expressed interest in conducting their work experience at St Vincent ’ s Hospital and Landers & Rogers in September and in Term 3 we arranged work place visits to the Intel head office , St Vincent ’ s Hospital , Landers & Rogers and we will visit ZZZ Radio and North Yarra Community Health .
We ran an Adobe Premier Editing Workshop during the term for interested Clubhouse members with a focus on video and audio , import , edit and export using Adobe Premier software . A notable outcome of this was Ror ’ s film clip for his song ‘ Live your Life Right ’ which won third prize at the Refugee Week Film Competition in June . We worked together to film , produce and edit the video clip using high end software while the members explored the best music editing techniques , which was an exciting and enjoyable process for the members involved .
Volunteers
There are currently 20 highly skilled volunteers in the Clubhouse , each of whom brings fantastic and individual energy . The Intel volunteers have come up with very positive project ideas which are in the planning stage .
Marco from Intel has generously donated eight brand new DELL computers to the Clubhouse . It was great to watch his team along with the young members assembling them and experimenting with the touch screens .
4 Fitzroy Learning Network Annual Report 2012 / 13