Y Creator Space

The Y is a cause and a powerful agent for change. We envision a vibrant and inclusive Pittsburgh community, providing hope, access and belonging. #OneYForAll

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The Twisty Physics of Simone Biles' Historic Triple-Double - WIRED https://t.co/Iu9lYmFhJ6

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Our first test cuts on our @glowforge laser cutter, thanks to a little help from @protohaven. Can’t wait to see what our kids do with this awesome tech.

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Announcing a new Lighthouse course, DJ 101, starting on February 5. By registration only. Free to all teens while space lasts. For more information email [email protected] or just hit the DMs.

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Join us for our YCS showcase tomorrow from 5-7 pm!

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This week we're in the eye of the storm.

Our young YCS Creators crafted make-shift forts to withstand a natural disaster to empathize with those who are being affected by Hurricane Michael.

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The next 2 weeks are the best time to come check out what we have in the works for this upcoming semester and get enrolled. Free to all Pgh area teens. https://t.co/6U351YUAXO @remakelearning @HeinzEndow #artseducation

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Today is the last day of Tech Camp with @YCreatorSpace . The students designed and programmed their own robots. Such creativity and ingenuity!

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These YCS girls are not only focused, but also extremely curious and eager to learn. While tearing down this computer, one of them said, "I want to see what's in here!"

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For a recent project, our youth built bird houses and had the chance to place them outside in the trees by our beautiful garden!

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During our open makerspace, this youth was creative and made his own phone case using only a balloon!

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Not only did this kid 3D-print two awesome keychains, but he is also sporting a t-shirt he made that says, "I wish I was at the YCS!" These are just a few of the awesome things you can create at YCS.

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During Builder Club, we made our own gumball machines! This YCS kid was focused and determined to make sure it dispensed the gumballs correctly.

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Throwback to our field trip to @re2robotics where we learned about awesome robots like this one!

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This YCS kid drew a cupcake to life with a 3D drawing doodle pen on our field trip to @PittTweet during spring break!

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Even our YCS staff is in awe as they lead a catapult workshop at Grandview PreK-5.

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22 youth joined YCS at least once during our two-month Chess Maker STEM Studio program this spring. Watch them in action in our "Chess Do It" music video!

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This YCS youth is serious about protecting his team's tower during a building competition.

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Our Allentown Learning and Engagement Center kids are itching their programming skills with Scratch! @BrashearKids

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We had a “WHEELIE” good time last week at the Allentown Learning and Engagement Center’s Cinco de Bike-O event. @BrashearKids

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These YCS youth are fixing some malfunctioning flippers on the underside of the pinball machine they are building. Come play their machine for yourself at our family fun night on Thursday, May 17 from 4:30 to 6:30.