Clubs and Activities

Exploring the world of Japanese cartoons and computer animation, this bevy watches and discusses anime and manga, and cosplays (costume plays) various characters.

This bevy celebrates the cultural heritage of Asian ethnic groups and explores Asian Culture. Bevy members prepare and eat Asian food, watch Asian shows and films, and discuss the history and traditions of various Asian cultures.

Members of the Basketball bevy play basketball in the gym and do various drills to strengthen their skills. Most of the time, the bevy plays actual games with its members split into two teams. This bevy is limited to 20 members.

Unlike in traditional schools where school officials plan the dances, ACLC has a bevy do it.  In Dance Committee learners work together to create unique and fun dances, including some that involve our sister school Nea. The learners find DJ's, sponsors, arrange for catering and create decorations all on their own! Members of this bevy get into the ACLC dances free, because they deserve it!

Designed with project-based learning and a hands-on approach in mind, members of this bevy gain expertise in electronics. One of the first projects in this bevy was learning the science behind the workings of ACLC's 3D printer.

As the name suggests, this bevy pairs having fun with food and movies – a winning combination! Every time the bevy starts a new movie, learners bring a food related to the movie genre. Yum!

The learners in this bevy play futsal together. Futsal is a modified form of soccer played with five players per side on a smaller, typically indoor, field. If you ask a member of this bevy the difference between soccer and futsal - be ready for their very passionate answer!

Scrapbooking was a thing of the past, but recently has been revived in new and creative ways. This bevy binds books with beautiful paper and helps members create art in journals they have personally designed. Their artwork is beautiful, and includes recycling in a very aesthetic way.

This bevy helps members learn how to do art in an alternative way: not with pen or pencil, but using a computer. Members find various websites that teach them how to make beautiful artwork electronically.

This is a trading card game created by Richard Garfield. Magic was the first trading card game produced (1993) and it continues to thrive, with approximately thirty-five million players as of 2018. This bevy trades cards and plays the game.

Minecraft is a Sandbox Independent video game originally created by Swedish programmer Markus "Notch" Persson and later developed and published by the Swedish company Mojang since 2009. Since Minecraft is not allowed at school, the playing is theoretical and is done by watching powerpoint slides on how to improve your gaming skills and character on the game.

The most popular bevy of them all! It's an ACLC tradition, although unlike Flicks and Food, there is no food involved.

The perfect bevy for music lovers! Members of this bevy listen to various types of music and discuss their opinions.

ACLC's Gender Sexuality Alliance.  Learners who want to provide a safe and supportive environment for non-binary and LGBTQ youth and their cisgender and straight allies. Bevies change with the times--in the past GSA stood for Gay Straight Alliance.

This bevy has plenty of cards! Learners learn how to play classics, like Crazy 8 or Go Fish, along with some crazy card games, like Mau Mau.

This is a youth organization created to support the Red Cross. Learners volunteer their time and can get more involved in the Alameda community!

This hard-working bevy publishes the ACLC journal, Speakeasy, four times a year, once per season. The bevy showcases learner creativity in the form of articles, stories, poems, drawings, photography, humor and more. In addition, members practice editing and layout skills, teamwork, and meeting hard deadlines. Check out past Speakeasy issues with the links below:

This extremely important Bevy is responsible for keeping ACLC's technology in top shape! This bevy teaches skills in technology and helps with computers, projectors, sound and lights for ACLC assemblies, meetings and events. 

A long-term ACLC tradition. Members of this bevy make homemade waffles and spread the love throughout the ACLC community at the annual ACLC Breakfast of Love.

This bevy writes, edits and publishes the ACLC yearbook. Their hard work makes it a pleasure to see ACLC's yearbook every year!