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Hamlin Charter Academy eSports and Computer Science (CS) Clubs

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Hamlin Charter Academy is proud to offer eSports and Computer Science Clubs for students, designed not just as fun after-school activities, but as powerful tools for learning, equity, and growth.

 

What These Clubs Are

Enrich your students’ learning experiences through the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by establishing an after-school Computer Science (CS) and/or eSports Club. These clubs provide students with expanded learning opportunities that are gamified, hands-on, immersive, and use emergent tools and technologies to spark curiosity and engagement beyond the regular classroom.

 

The Computer Science Club gives students hands-on, immersive experiences with coding, programming, computational thinking, and technology tools, helping them build critical skills for the future.

 

The eSports Club offers organized competitive gaming with a strong emphasis on teamwork, strategy, responsible digital citizenship, and using games as a learning and engagement vehicle. Both clubs are aligned with the LAUSD Strategic Plan, Pillar 1: Academic Excellence, by eliminating opportunity gaps and expanding access to high-impact intervention and instructional programs. Through Computer Science and eSports, these clubs accelerate learning.

 

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Who Can Join

  • All students are welcome to participate. The clubs will open for specific age groups.

  • No prior experience is required — students can start with whatever background they have, and the clubs will offer scaffolding and mentoring to help everyone succeed.
 

Why Hamlin Offers These Clubs

  1. Supporting Academic Excellence & Closing Gaps
    The clubs align with key educational goals: helping accelerate learning, supporting students who might otherwise be underserved, and closing opportunity gaps. By providing access to technology, coding, and structured competitive gaming, Hamlin ensures more students get to explore future-oriented skills.

  2. Building 21st Century Skills
    Participation in computer science and eSports helps students build teamwork, problem solving, critical thinking, communication, digital literacy, and perseverance — skills that are valuable in school and beyond.

  3. Fun, Engagement & Motivation
    These clubs make learning engaging. They connect with students who may be more motivated by interactive, game-inspired environments. This kind of engagement helps improve attendance, enthusiasm, and retention of academic material.

  4. Equitable Access
    By offering these clubs, Hamlin ensures that all students — regardless of background — have access to technology, mentoring, and learning opportunities in computer science and digital media and gaming. This mirrors models used in major districts like LAUSD, which target such clubs toward students who might not otherwise have these opportunities. Instructional Technology Initiative

How It’s Structured Here at Hamlin

  • Clubs meet after school (or during scheduled expanded learning times).

  • We provide equipment and mentorship, enabling students to learn and compete safely.

  • There are coaching or guiding staff/teacher mentors for both computer science projects and eSports tournaments.

  • Students learn both technical skills (coding, game strategy, hardware/software basics) and soft skills (teamwork, time management, digital citizenship).

 

Conclusion

 

At Hamlin Charter Academy, our Afterschool Computer Science and eSports Clubs aren’t just “extras” — they are exciting opportunities that help students get ready for the future. These clubs combine fun with purpose by connecting projects to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), so students build tech skills while also learning how to make the world a better place.

Here’s how our clubs bring the SDGs to life:

  • Quality Education (SDG 4): Students create digital tools and games that can help others learn in new and engaging ways.

  • Innovation & Technology (SDG 9): Through coding and robotics, students become problem-solvers who design creative solutions — just like real engineers.

  • Sustainability (SDG 12): We talk about how gaming and technology can be used responsibly, from reducing waste to encouraging positive choices.

  • Climate Action (SDG 13): Students program robots and games that focus on recycling, clean energy, or protecting the planet.

  • Teamwork & Fair Play (SDGs 16 & 17): Esports and group projects teach collaboration, respect, and the importance of working together toward shared goals.

By connecting what they love — coding, gaming, and building robots — with these global themes, students see how their creativity can make a real impact. They learn that technology isn’t just about screens and games; it’s also about solving problems and creating a brighter future.

If your child is curious about coding, enjoys gaming, or wants to try something new, these clubs are the perfect place to explore and grow.

👉 For more information about joining, meeting our mentors, or seeing this season’s SDG-themed projects, please contact Mr. Reyes and Mr. Daley.