Our Programs

In addition to our core mission of supporting and amplifying the work of others doing exceptional hands-on, mentorship-focused youth talent development work, we also directly support a few programs through fiscal sponsorship. These programs are quasi-independent organizations that align with our values and vision, and we provide them with the financial and administrative support they need to operate effectively.

Westside Robotics

The organization that started all of this, Westside Robotics runs the FIRST Robotics programs for the West Lafayette school district. Since 1999, Westside Robotics has been providing students with hands-on learning experiences in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) through participation in the FIRST Robotics family of programs.

Coming Soon-ish Maybe

TINKER

The Tippecanoe Initiative for Nurturing Knowledge in Engineering & Robotics (or TINKER for short) serves as a collaborative hub for the FIRST Robotics teams in the Tippecanoe County area.

Bedrock Computing Institute

Bedrock Computing Institute exists to give young people a strong foundation in technology. Our focus is on helping everyone understand and leverage technology tools to solve real problems in the places they live. This isn't about preparing kids for jobs in huge tech companies - this is about making sure Main Street has the tech skills it needs to thrive in the 21st century.

Signal & Substance

Signal & Substance is a structured, hands-on program that gives middle & high school students the time, space, and support to develop genuine self-awareness and learn how to communicate who they are & what they do effectively.

Not Really a Program But It's Going Here Anyway

Wabi Studios

The retail & service arm of the Wabi Center for Youth Development, Wabi Studios exists to provide services & goods to our programs and the broader community that align with our values while also generating revenue to support our mission-driven work.

If you're interested in working with us to start a new program, please get in touch!