Opening Fall 2026 — South Lake Tahoe
Our Spaces
Makerspace
Laser cutters, 3D printers, and a full wood shop — where ideas become real.
Digital Fabrication
Laser cutters, CNC routers, and 3D printers for rapid prototyping.
Traditional Workshop
Full wood shop, metalworking stations, and hand tools for craft work.
Open Studio Hours
Drop-in access for students after school — no appointment needed.
Makerspace
Laser cutters, 3D printers, and a full wood shop — where ideas become real.
Digital Fabrication
Laser cutters, CNC routers, and 3D printers for rapid prototyping.
Traditional Workshop
Full wood shop, metalworking stations, and hand tools for craft work.
Open Studio Hours
Drop-in access for students after school — no appointment needed.
Kitchen
A commercial teaching kitchen for culinary arts and food science.
Commercial Grade
Professional equipment, industrial ventilation, and commercial prep space.
Culinary Curriculum
Hands-on classes taught by local chefs and culinary professionals.
Food Science Lab
Where chemistry meets cuisine — molecular gastronomy to fermentation.
Kitchen
A commercial teaching kitchen for culinary arts and food science.
Commercial Grade
Professional equipment, industrial ventilation, and commercial prep space.
Culinary Curriculum
Hands-on classes taught by local chefs and culinary professionals.
Food Science Lab
Where chemistry meets cuisine — molecular gastronomy to fermentation.
Feed Tahoe
Student-run meals for neighbors who need them most.
Student Leadership
Teens plan menus, manage logistics, and serve their community.
Community Meals
Weekly free meals for Tahoe families — made with care, served with pride.
Real-World Skills
Budgeting, food safety, team coordination, and public service.
Feed Tahoe
Student-run meals for neighbors who need them most.
Student Leadership
Teens plan menus, manage logistics, and serve their community.
Community Meals
Weekly free meals for Tahoe families — made with care, served with pride.
Real-World Skills
Budgeting, food safety, team coordination, and public service.
Community Space
A flexible gathering place for workshops, events, and the unexpected.
Modular Design
Reconfigurable for any event — from intimate workshops to large gatherings.
Tech-Ready
Projectors, professional sound, and livestream capability built in.
Open to All
Available for community organizations, nonprofits, and local events.
Community Space
A flexible gathering place for workshops, events, and the unexpected.
Modular Design
Reconfigurable for any event — from intimate workshops to large gatherings.
Tech-Ready
Projectors, professional sound, and livestream capability built in.
Open to All
Available for community organizations, nonprofits, and local events.
What You Can Make
From physics to fashion — every subject connects to making.
Digital Fabrication
Traditional Workshop
Creative Arts
Tech & Community
The Journey
Summer 2025
Building Acquired
Secured our 9,936 sq ft home on Lake Tahoe Blvd.
Summer 2025
Building Acquired
Secured our 9,936 sq ft home on Lake Tahoe Blvd.
Fall 2025
Design Phase
Architects and makers collaborate on the perfect layout.
Fall 2025
Design Phase
Architects and makers collaborate on the perfect layout.
Spring 2026
Construction Begins
Walls go up, equipment gets installed.
Spring 2026
Construction Begins
Walls go up, equipment gets installed.
Summer 2026
Equipment & Setup
Laser cutters, 3D printers, and more arrive.
Summer 2026
Equipment & Setup
Laser cutters, 3D printers, and more arrive.
Fall 2026
Grand Opening
Doors open to South Tahoe students.
Fall 2026
Grand Opening
Doors open to South Tahoe students.
Ready to build something?
The Atrium opens Fall 2026. Whether you're a student, parent, mentor, or supporter — there's a place for you here.
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