More than 900 youth in Redlands now have additional access to science, technology, math and arts through the partnership between the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians and Boys & Girls Club of Greater Redlands-Riverside. The Makerspace will replace outdated technology in the computer lab at the teen center, while also maintaining the clubhouse in Redlands.
The organization was a recipient of San Manuel’s Tribal Youth Grantmakers, a program that teaches Tribal youth to provide a hand up to the community through charitable giving. A ribbon-cutting ceremony in mid-February celebrated the official opening of the Makerspace as youth from the community had the opportunity to experience the various activities the program offers.
Youth in the Redlands and Riverside communities will engage in activities relating to 3D printers, sewing machines, cardboard-building projects and program coding. The Makerspace is designed to interest participants in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematic (STEAM) careers.
