ASM Game Design

Erik Brown, erik.brown@asmprograms.org


Spring 2025 Program

Program meetings:
Feb. 26–May 8

Tues/Wed/Thurs, and a couple of Fridays
5:00–7:30 p.m.

 

Attendance

You are required to attend ALL program meetings
You are permitted 4 absences — there are no excused absences or makeup meetings!
15 minutes late to a meeting is considered a full absence. Leaving 15 minutes early is also considered an absence.

 


Ambassadors

Dani and Trimaya
Teen Ambassador talking points

 


COVID-19 self reporting

Teen Health Pledge

If you or someone in your home tests positive for COVID-19, ASM is ready to make accommodations so that you do not feel pressured to attend the program at the studio unsafely. Contact me to let me know this is happening! We'll work with Program Specialist Rosy Aguilar to work things out.

COVID-19 case reporting procedure

  1. COVID-19 Self-Reporting Form
  2. Hotline: 312-768-5198

 


Stipend

$325, divided into 3 payments

Pay dates:

Apprenticeship Pay Schedule

Your Teen Application Dashboard will tell you if you are ready to be paid. Teen Dashboard Overview

Video: Teen pay overview

Wisely Card activation
Wisely Card info

Stipend questions?
312-768-5199, or teenstipends@afterschoolmatters.org


Interested in direct deposit?

  1. Take a picture of your Bank Direct Deposit Form and store it in your phone's camera roll.
  2. Fill out a Direct Deposit Form. Follow the instructions, and be prepared to provide your DOB and SS#.


Direct deposit—instruction video

Deadline: March 28

 


Wi-Fi

Connect to "ASM Programs"
Password:  Programs3435

 


Assistance

Mental health emergency, right now:  911
Mental health crisis, right now:  CARES hotline, 1-800-345-9049

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline; dial or chat 988

Free Individual therapy support through Adler Community Health Services
Also: achsdtwo@adler.edu — ACHS email for teens


NAMI Illinois—Mental health resources

Mental Health Resources for Adolescents and Young Adults

Directory of Help, Resources and Continuing Education

 


Tech troubles

Teen Dashboard & Application Questions: applications@afterschoolmatters.org

Teen ASM Google Email Challenges/Questions: supportteens@asmprograms.org

 



MHA Lab Skills
 



Image software


Twine


Construct 3

 

Audio tools