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After-School Adventure Gaming
Presented by the Sonoma Community Center in partnership with The Game Academy
Join Adventure Gaming classes with The Game Academy! Play D&D, build community, and grow empathy through weekly storytelling sessions.
program overview
Adventure Gaming classes presented by The Game Academy are held weekly for 2-hour sessions over an 8-week term. Participating players explore collaborative storytelling in a mentorship model using games like Dungeons & Dragons to build community, foster empathy, and support social-emotional growth.
Our trained Educator-Gamemasters guide players in choosing the kinds of stories that interest them, then support unique and dynamic character creation, and finally present an engaging narrative filled with puzzles and mysteries to be solved, social role-play to navigate, and tactical challenges to be overcome… all based on the players’ interests. This uniquely tailored experience provides a rich context of personal investment, and engages our players with a fun and collaborative activity that helps them overcome social and emotional challenges, teaches them to engage with a growth mindset, supports the development of critical thinking and cooperative problem-solving skills, and helps them form lasting bonds with their peers.
We hope your child will join us for a new adventure this coming fall term at the Sonoma Community Center!
Thank you to the California Arts Council for providing funding for this program.
instructor Overview
Bert Holcomb
Whether as a teacher in the classroom, an athletics coach, or as the lead Educator-Gamemaster for The Game Academy, for more than two decades Bert has harnessed his passion for education to guide students toward their best selves. With a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature and a Teaching Credential from Sonoma State University, Bert brings his knowledge of child development and education, as well as his deep understanding of storytelling to bear when working with the diverse population of students who attend The Game Academy’s programs. Additionally, Bert’s 30+ years of experience as a Gamemaster and player of RPGs help him excel in designing and implementing interactive storytelling games that educate, engage and inspire.
https://www.thegameacademy.org
Membership Has It’s Benefits
All Silver Memberships and above receive 10% off the registration cost for any class purchase over $40.
Materials fees are not discounted.
Membership helps support our programs, events, and financial aid programs.
Become a member today and find community, connection, and creativity.
Class FAQ
We ask that you notify us at least 10 days in advance of a class if you need to cancel your registration. You may cancel by phone or email and we will gladly offer you a refund or credit toward a future class. If you cancel with less than 10 days’ notice, we will not be able to provide refunds, due to our contractual obligations and material purchases for each class.
Sometimes, the Sonoma Community Center has to cancel a class due to low enrollment or unforeseen circumstances, such as a natural disaster or health emergency. If this happens and we do not offer a reschedule date, you will be refunded 100% of your registration fee (minus the payment processing and services fee), or credit towards a future class. If we are able to offer a reschedule date but you are unable to make the new date, we will gladly offer credit towards a future class.
All credits must be used within 1 year.
You can view our full class policies and guidelines here.
The Sonoma Community Center is committed to creating an accessible learning environment. If you require any special considerations(medical, physical, learning) please share them with Sean Baskin, Program Associate, by emailing him at [email protected] so that he can forward them to the relevant Program Director and Instructor.
Late additions to any program, class, or workshop that has already begun will be allowed on a per-case basis depending upon the Program Director & instructors approval. Late additions will have to pay the full registration cost of the class, along with any materials fees, and will not be prorated for the time missed. You may reach out to the program directors directly, or the Program Associate Sean Baskin at [email protected] to request a late addition.
We are always looking for new instructors. You can fill out the form directly here.
Tuesdays Weekly · 8 Weeks
September 22 – November 10, 2026
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday, September 22, 2026 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Experience Level
All-Levels, Beginning, Intermediate and AdvancedAge(s)
10, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15Total Registration Cost:
$360
