Making & Fabrication
BUILDLab
A hands-on program for youth ages 7–14 in the Hudson Valley.
A hands-on program for youth ages 7–14 in the Hudson Valley.
BUILDLab is our flagship making and fabrication program. Students enter a fully equipped studio space and learn to turn ideas into real, physical objects — using professional-grade tools, materials, and a design-thinking framework that mirrors real-world creative practice.
Every project begins with a brief and a challenge. Students ideate, sketch, prototype, test, and iterate — developing both technical skills and the confidence to make decisions in the face of uncertainty. By the end of each session cycle, every student graduates with a tangible portfolio of work they built with their own hands.
Curriculum guides, session plans, and program materials for BUILDLab instructors and partner educators are available in the teacher portal.
Access Teacher Portal →Resources for students and parents already in the program, on the Newburgh Creates community site.
Coach Dave Long on what students learn in FIRST LEGO League and FIRST Tech Challenge, the careers it points toward, and what the research says about college and scholarships.
Read: The benefits of robotics for kids →Open to youth ages 7–14 in the Hudson Valley. Scholarships available.
