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Youth Programs

Nurture the next generation of makers, creators, and innovators. Whether it’s a day off school or a free weekend, we’ve got you covered!

Day Camps Youth Workshop Hours Maker Birthday Parties
Inspiring young makers ages 8-18

Weekly Programs

Ages 8-14

Join the Rivet every week during the school year in activities designed to ignite your child’s love of creating. Choose from pottery, 3D printing, woodworking, and more! Bring your ideas, and together, we’ll transform them into reality.

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Limited Youth Programs 

The Basics of Pottery: A Weeklong Workshop
Choose your Workshop Session:
Session 1: July 29 – August 2
Session 2: August 5 – August 9

Ages 15-18 | 10am-12pm | Tuition: $200

Register for Weeklong Pottery Workshop

2024 Summer Camps

The Rivet is pleased to offer a full schedule of in-person camps for the summer! Each camp is a week-long set of activities based on a unique STEM theme. Click the arrows or dots in the purple box below to view camps.

Camps run from 9am to 4pm or as a half-day from 9am-12pm. Add extended or before care for an additional fee and drop off as early as 8am and pick up as late as 5:30pm.

Did you know? Not only do Discovery Space members get early access to camp registration, but they get a discount too! Join or renew your membership today! And check out camps for younger kids on the Discovery Space website.

Glow: June 10-14

9am-4pm | Registration $335
Extended Care $55 | Ages 11-14

Passionate about STEM? Join us in igniting excitement by building Little Free LABraries across State College!

Glow camp is an opportunity for self-identifying females and nonbinary individuals to gain leadership, construction, and design skills in fields where females are traditionally underrepresented.

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A Riveting Mystery: June 17-21

9am-12pm (Half Day)
Member $220 | Non-member $230
Before Care $35

It’s a whodunnit! Join us for a week of unraveling mystery, solving puzzles, and crafting unique solutions to essential clues.

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Dice and Design Lab: June 24-28

9am-12pm (Half Day)
Member $220 | Non-member $230
Before Care $35

Banish boredom and dive into board game creation. Craft custom characters, strategic challenges, and create your own unique story!

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Instrumental Innovators: July 1-3 (3-Day)

9am-12pm (Half Day)
Member $200 | Non-member $215
Before Care $25

Create and decorate an array of instruments and make your soundtrack of summer. This 3-day camp is inspired by the words of Arthur O’Shaughnessy, “Unleash your inner music-maker and dreamer of dreams.”

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DIY Masters: July 15-19

9am-4pm | Registration $335
Extended Care $55 | Ages 11-14

Learn the tools and tips of the trade behind mass market creation of everyday objects using three different molds and four different casting materials all created by YOU!

Registration Opens 1/24

Funfair Fabricators: July 22-26

9am-12pm (Half Day)
Member $220 | Non-member $230
Before Care $35

Amuse and delight as we step into world of arcades and games of chance. Delve into game design, test your skills, and create an eye-catching carnival game.

Registration Opens 1/24

Rivet Rewind: August 12-16

9am-12pm (Half Day)
Member $220 | Non-member $230
Before Care $35

The best of summer 2024! Join us for a week of your favorite activities from this year’s camp lineup.

Registration Opens 1/24

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