Makerspace

Located in the Cohen Center for the Creative Arts, the Makerspace is an innovation lab for Middle and Upper School students. The space serves as a hub of creativity and invention on campus, featuring a wide range of engineering and manufacturing equipment such as computer-controlled machining tools, hardware supplies, motors, sensors, microcontrollers and related electronics, 3D printers and scanners, laser cutting machines, traditional power tools, electrical equipment, and other design equipment.

Built to inspire new modes of design-oriented thinking, hands-on learning, and inventive creativity, the Makerspace is a favorite place on campus for discovery, exploration, and collaboration for the Rye Country Day community. 

Technology Available in the Makerspace

• 3D printers (clay and thermoplastic)
• Digital embroidery machines
• Laser cutters
• Microcontrollers galore: hummingbirds, arduinos, lilypads
• Sewing machines
• Surface Pros
• VEX robotics systems for classes and competition teams
• Vinyl cutters
• Vinyl heat press