Youth Courses & Classes

For the students who just can't get enough!  

Youth Auto Shop Course

Get ready to get your hands dirty and discover what makes a car go! 

Join us for a fun and hands-on Youth Auto Workshop! In this course, students will learn the basics of automotive maintenance and how different parts of a vehicle work.

Students will get hands-on experience using tools, identifying key components, and completing basic maintenance tasks in a safe and supervised environment.

Attire: Pants, closed toe shoes, shirt that covers shoulders

Age Requirements: Ages 13+ w/ parent permission

Note: Previous Youth Program Level 3 or Level 4 graduates welcome.

Cost: $500 (includes the cost of materials)

Call (949) 296-2153 to enroll with charter funds.

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Youth Blacksmithing Course

Discover the Lost Art of Blacksmithing!

Experience the thrill of shaping glowing hot steel with your own hands. This hands-oncourse introduces you to a craft that blends skill, strength, and creativity. 

Students learn to safely heat and shape hot steel using hammers, anvils, tongs, and punches while building confidence, creativity, and problem-solving skills. This beginner-friendly course provides a foundation for future blacksmithing and metalworking projects.

Attire: Pants, closed toe shoes, shirt that covers shoulders

Age Requirements: 12+ with parent permission

Cost:  $1,575 (includes the cost of materials)

Call (949) 296-2153 to enroll with charter funds.

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Youth Electric Guitar Course

Build Your Own Electric Guitar!
In this hands-on course, students combine woodworking, CNC technology, electronics, and problem- solving to create a solid-body Telecaster-style guitar. They’ll learn how to work from a blueprint, use a CNC router, shape and assemble the guitar, install and solder electronics, and learn the basics of guitar setup.

Students leave with a finished, playable guitar they built themselves, along with new skills, confidence, and a project they can be proud of.

Attire: Pants, closed toe shoes, shirt that covers shoulders

Age Requirements: Ages 14+ w/ parent permission

Note: Previous Youth Program Level 3 or Level 4 graduates welcome.

Cost: $1600 (includes the cost of materials)

Call (949) 296-2153 to enroll with charter funds.

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TDP103: 3D Printing Class

Build Your Own Bambu 3D Printer!

Get ready to go from unboxing to your first finished print, all in a single session. In this immersive 3-hour workshop, you’ll set up your own Bambu Lab A1 Mini, learn how to turn ideas into printable files with Bambu Studio, and watch your creations come to life right before your eyes.

By the end, you won’t just understand 3D printing, you’ll have real prints in hand and the confidence to keep creating at home.

No prior experience required, and your Bambu Lab A1 Mini is yours to keep.

Attire: Pants, closed toe shoes, shirt that covers shoulders

Age: 12 to 17 w/ parent permission

Price: Member: $467; Non-member: $652

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