The Hidden Genius Project

Ubuntu Center - Summer Program
2025-07-30 11:30 - 18:00, 2025-07-31 11:30 - 18:00, 2025-08-01 11:30 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Ubuntu Center at The Hidden Genius Project, 1441 Franklin Street, 2nd Floor, Oakland, CA, 94612
Are you looking for a FREE and safe summer program to send your kids to this summer? Our Oakland Ubuntu Center is open Monday through Friday from 11:30 AM to 6:00 PM beginning June 9 through August 1, 2025.
Youth aged 12-18 (19 with disability) are welcome to spend the day in our space, explore their creativity, and expand their knowledge of tech and art concepts with the support of our mentors.
Free lunch is provided.
Click HERE to sign up as an Ubuntu Center member and unlock access to our recording studio, 3D printers, virtual reality headsets, laser cutter, and more.

The Ubuntu Center at The Hidden Genius Project is a Best Buy Teen Tech Center and member of The Clubhouse Network

Direct To Film Shirt Printing
2025-08-01 15:30 - 16:30, 2025-08-22 15:30 - 16:30, 2025-08-29 15:30 - 16:30, 2025-09-05 15:30 - 16:30, 2025-09-12 15:30 - 16:30 | Ubuntu Center at The Hidden Genius Project, 1441 Franklin Street, 2nd Floor, Oakland, CA, 94612
Unleash your creativity at the Ubuntu Center’s exclusive Graphic Design and Direct-to-Film (DTF) Shirt Printing workshops, happening every Friday this month. Dive into the dynamic world of graphic design, mastering the art of crafting unique visuals. Then, transform your designs into wearable art through hands-on experience with cutting-edge DTF printing technology. Whether you’re an aspiring designer or a seasoned artist looking to expand your skill set, this workshop offers a unique opportunity to blend digital creativity with tangible results. Secure your spot now and start creating your own custom apparel masterpieces!
Click HERE to become an Ubuntu Center member and register.
The Ubuntu Center at The Hidden Genius Project is a Best Buy Teen Tech Center® and member of The Clubhouse Network.

Oakland Ubuntu Center Closed
2025-08-04 01:00 - 18:00, 2025-08-05 01:00 - 18:00, 2025-08-06 01:00 - 18:00, 2025-08-07 01:00 - 18:00, 2025-08-08 01:00 - 2025-08-17 18:00 | CA
The Oakland Ubuntu Center will be closed Monday, August 4 – Sunday, August 17, 2025.
Our regular school year hours will resume on Monday, August 18, 2025 from 1:00pm to 6:00pm.

Chicago Summer 2025 Immersion Program
2025-08-04 08:00 - 17:00 | Chicago, IL, Chicago, IL, United States
Monday – Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
The cornerstone of The Hidden Genius Project is our award-winning Intensive Immersion Program. This FREE, 15- month, cohort-based training program provides Black males in high school with upwards of 800 hours of holistic, trauma/healing-informed, high-touch mentorship and intensive training that seeks to develop youth into strong and responsible leaders equipped with coding and entrepreneurial skills, who can identify and develop tech-enabled solutions to address society’s most compelling challenges.

Detroit Summer 2025 Immersion Program
2025-08-04 08:00 - 17:00 | Detroit, MI, Detroit, MI, 48228, United States
Monday 8:00am to 5:00pm
The cornerstone of The Hidden Genius Project is our award-winning Intensive Immersion Program. This FREE, 15- month, cohort-based training program provides Black males in high school with upwards of 800 hours of holistic, trauma/healing-informed, high-touch mentorship and intensive training that seeks to develop youth into strong and responsible leaders equipped with coding and entrepreneurial skills, who can identify and develop tech-enabled solutions to address society’s most compelling challenges.

Richmond Summer 2025 Immersion Program
2025-08-04 08:00 - 17:00 | Richmond, CA, Richmond, 94805, United States
Monday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
The cornerstone of The Hidden Genius Project is our award-winning Intensive Immersion Program. This FREE, 15- month, cohort-based training program provides Black males in high school with upwards of 800 hours of holistic, trauma/healing-informed, high-touch mentorship and intensive training that seeks to develop youth into strong and responsible leaders equipped with coding and entrepreneurial skills, who can identify and develop tech-enabled solutions to address society’s most compelling challenges.

Baltimore Summer 2025 Immersion Program
2025-08-04 08:00 - 2025-08-05 17:00 | Baltimore, MD, Baltimore, MD, 21215, United States
Monday – Tuesday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
The cornerstone of The Hidden Genius Project is our award-winning Intensive Immersion Program. This FREE, 15- month, cohort-based training program provides Black males in high school with upwards of 800 hours of holistic, trauma/healing-informed, high-touch mentorship and intensive training that seeks to develop youth into strong and responsible leaders equipped with coding and entrepreneurial skills, who can identify and develop tech-enabled solutions to address society’s most compelling challenges.

UBUNTU CENTER: Music Mondays
2025-08-18 13:00 - 18:00, 2025-08-25 13:00 - 18:00, 2025-09-01 13:00 - 18:00, 2025-09-08 13:00 - 18:00 | Ubuntu Center at The Hidden Genius Project, 1441 Franklin Street, 2nd Floor, Oakland, CA, 94612
Ever wanted to tap into your inner MC and get the crowd moving with your own groovy beats? Or perhaps you have an interesting topic that would make for a stimulating debate? Everything you need and more to turn these musical ideas into reality can be found in our state of the art Recording Studio, taught every week on what we like to call Music Mondays. This workshop offers a deep dive into all the equipment and software necessary to develop skills that range from producing original beats, to recording and manipulating sounds and audio. Start your journey and become your own mix master with our Music Mondays every week during the month of August.
This workshop is free for all Ubuntu Center members. Click HERE to register online.
The Ubuntu Center at The Hidden Genius Project is a Best Buy Teen Tech Center® and member of The Clubhouse Network.

3D MODELING IN BLENDER
2025-08-20 15:00 - 16:30, 2025-08-27 15:00 - 16:30, 2025-09-03 15:00 - 16:30, 2025-09-10 15:00 - 16:30 | Ubuntu Center at The Hidden Genius Project, 1441 Franklin Street, 2nd Floor, Oakland, CA, 94612
Are you eager to master 3D printing? Join us at the Ubuntu Center for our Blender workshops, held every Wednesday, 3:00pm to 4:30pm throughout August. In these hands-on sessions, you’ll learn to design 3D models and bring them to life using our 3D printers. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to enhance your skills, this workshop offers the perfect opportunity to explore the exciting world of 3D printing. Don’t miss out—reserve your spot today!
Click HERE to become an Ubuntu Center member and register.
The Ubuntu Center at The Hidden Genius Project is a Best Buy Teen Tech Center® and member of The Clubhouse Network.

UBUNTU CENTER: Web Dev & Coding Workshop
2025-08-21 15:00 - 16:30, 2025-08-28 15:00 - 16:30, 2025-09-04 15:00 - 16:30, 2025-09-11 15:00 - 16:30 | Ubuntu Center at The Hidden Genius Project, 1441 Franklin Street, 2nd Floor, Oakland, CA, 94612
NOTE: The Oakland Ubuntu Center will be closed Monday, August 4 – Sunday, August 17, 2025
Technology is deeply woven into our daily lives, making coding and web development essential skills in today’s digital world. From creating websites to understanding how the internet works, these tools open doors to endless possibilities.
Join us each week at our Web Development & Coding Workshop, where you’ll learn the fundamentals of building websites, writing code, and thinking like a developer. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to sharpen your skills, this is your place to grow, create, and explore the world of tech.
Start building your future—one line of code at a time.
This workshop is free for all Ubuntu Center members. Click HERE to register online.
The Ubuntu Center at The Hidden Genius Project is a Best Buy Teen Tech Center® and member of The Clubhouse Network.

BAY AREA - 2025 End of Summer Celebration
2025-09-11 18:00 - 20:30 | Bloc15, 252 2nd St, Oakland, CA, 94607, United States
Join The Hidden Genius Project for our highly anticipated 2025 End of Summer Celebration in the Bay Area.
Participate in an exciting night of fun and prepare to be inspired as we highlight six Intensive Immersion Program cohorts from our Oakland and Richmond sites (OAK12 Black, OAK12 Gold, OAK13 Black, OAK13 Gold, RICH8, and RICH9) along with our growing brotherhood of Hidden Genius Alumni.
Meet our Geniuses from each site and learn about their experiences in our award-winning program.

Date: Thursday, September 11, 2025
Time: Event begins at 6:00PM PT
Location: Bloc15, 252 2nd Street, Oakland CA 94607
Parking: Paid parking is available across the street at Jack London Market Garage, 255 2nd St., Oakland.
Attire: Business casual
Light food and refreshments will be served

If you are unable to attend and would like to support The Hidden Genius Project, please visit www.hiddengeniusproject.org/donate to make your contribution today. We also accept stock and cryptocurrency donations too! Thank you in advance.

2025 End of Summer Celebration (Bay Area) #GeniusRevealed
