Sonoma County’s Best
After School Computer Lab

A place to Game, create and make friends

At ConnectEd, we combine creativity and fun with hands-on learning in a welcoming environment. Whether you’re into gaming, music production, or digital art, we’ve got something exciting for you. Dive into new skills, collaborate with friends, and explore the tech you love while parents can feel confident that their kids are gaining valuable knowledge. ConnectEd is the place where tech skills meet creativity—come play, create, and grow with us!

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  • Unlock the world of music production and home recording in this hands-on 12-week course designed for aspiring producers and musicians of all skill levels. Whether you're just starting with beat-making or looking to refine your recording and mixing skills, this class will guide you through the essentials of creating music using industry-standard software and home studio tools.

    Students will learn the fundamentals of beat-making, sound design, mixing, and mastering while exploring the latest software and hardware for home recording. Whether you’re a guitarist, vocalist, drummer, or just passionate about making music, we’ll show you how to turn your ideas into fully produced tracks. By the end of the course, each student will have created an original production, ready to share with friends and family. No prior experience is required—just bring your creativity and get ready to make music!

  • Bring your ideas to life with video production and content creation in this exciting 12-week course! Whether you're new to video editing or looking to refine your skills for YouTube, TikTok, and other platforms, this class covers everything from basic editing techniques to crafting professional-quality content.

    Students will learn essential skills such as cutting and merging clips, adding transitions, sound design, and visual effects using user-friendly and industry-standard software. Younger students will focus on creativity and storytelling, while older students will dive into content strategies for social media, including vlogs, tutorials, short films, and more.

    By the end of the course, each student will have a portfolio of edited videos, ready to share with friends, family, or even an online audience. No prior experience is required—just bring your creativity and get ready to produce engaging content!

  • YouTube University

    Unlock the power of self-directed learning with "YouTube University," a 12-week course designed for teens (ages 8-18). In this innovative class, students will choose a skill they are passionate about and learn to master it using YouTube and other online resources. The course focuses on developing essential skills such as goal setting, creating learning plans, effective research methods, time management, and critical thinking. With guidance and support, students will learn how to find and evaluate high-quality content, track their progress, and achieve their personal learning goals. By the end of the course, students will not only have acquired a new skill but also gained the confidence and tools needed to continue learning independently throughout their lives.

  • Turn your love for Minecraft into a gateway to coding in this hands-on 12-week course! Whether you're new to programming or eager to customize your Minecraft world, this class will teach you the fundamentals of coding through modding.

    Students will learn how to create custom items, blocks, and game mechanics while exploring real coding concepts using beginner-friendly and industry-relevant tools. Younger students will focus on visual coding and simple modifications, while older students will dive into scripting and more advanced game design elements.

    By the end of the course, students will have built their own custom mods, gaining valuable coding experience while making Minecraft their own. No prior coding experience is needed—just bring your creativity and get ready to mod, build, and code!

  • Discover how to bridge the gap between hands-on art and digital creativity in this unique 12-week course! This class explores how traditional art forms—like drawing, painting, and mixed media—can be transformed into digital works using photography, video, and editing techniques.

    Students will create physical artwork and learn how to digitize it using cameras and software, experimenting with ways to enhance, remix, and animate their creations. Whether it’s turning a painting into a time-lapse video, layering effects onto a scanned sketch, or integrating hand-drawn elements into digital media, this course encourages creativity across multiple formats.

    By the end of the course, students will have a collection of both physical and digital projects, ready to showcase their artistic evolution. No prior experience is required—just bring your creativity and a willingness to experiment!

Learn about our classes

Weekly Schedule

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
2:00 - 4:00 Afternoon Rec Time Afternoon Rec Time Afternoon Rec Time Afternoon Rec Time Afternoon Rec Time
4:00 - 5:15 Class TBD Music Producing (8-12) Video Editing (8-12) Class TBD Project Based (8-18)
5:15 - 5:30 Break Break Break Break Break
5:30 - 6:45 Music Producing (13-18) Home Recording (13-18) Video Editing (13-18) Class TBD Class TBD
6:45 - 8:30 Evening Rec Time Evening Rec Time Evening Rec Time Evening Rec Time Evening Rec Time

Monday

  • 2:00 - 4:00: Afternoon Rec Time
  • 4:00 - 5:15: Home Recording (13-18)
  • 5:15 - 5:30: Break
  • 5:30 - 6:45: Music Producing (13-18)
  • 6:45 - 8:30: Evening Rec Time

Tuesday

  • 2:00 - 4:00: Afternoon Rec Time
  • 4:00 - 5:15: Music Producing (8-12)
  • 5:15 - 5:30: Break
  • 5:30 - 6:45: Music Producing (13-18)
  • 6:45 - 8:30: Evening Rec Time

Wednesday

  • 2:00 - 4:00: Afternoon Rec Time
  • 4:00 - 5:15: Video Editing (8-12)
  • 5:15 - 5:30: Break
  • 5:30 - 6:45: Video Editing (13-18)
  • 6:45 - 8:30: Evening Rec Time

Thursday

  • 2:00 - 4:00: Afternoon Rec Time
  • 4:00 - 5:15: Graphic Design (8-12)
  • 5:15 - 5:30: Break
  • 5:30 - 6:45: Class TBD
  • 6:45 - 8:30: Evening Rec Time

Friday

  • 2:00 - 4:00: Afternoon Rec Time
  • 4:00 - 5:15: Project Based (8-18)
  • 5:15 - 5:30: Break
  • 5:30 - 6:45: Class TBD
  • 6:45 - 8:30: Evening Rec Time

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