Get involved
There are three ways in.
For families
Register a student
Sign up in person at the front desk of the Mount Vernon Public Library, or email to reserve a spot. 100 free seats, open to all elementary and middle school students. No prior experience required.
Email to registerFor students & teachers
Volunteer as an instructor
Assistant instructors run small groups during builds. High schoolers who are comfortable with the material and patient with nine-year-olds are the right fit.
Get in touchFor supporters
Fund materials
The whole program runs on a few hundred dollars of balsa, gears, and wire. Small amounts go a long way and every dollar goes into a student's hands.
Support the programQuestions
Email is the fastest way to reach the program. Parents, teachers, librarians, and prospective volunteers all welcome.
wentao.he.2027@gmail.com- Where
- Mount Vernon Public Library, 195 N Columbus Ave, Mount Vernon, NY
- When
- July 6 – August 14, 2026. Six weeks, two sessions per week.
- Cost
- Free. All materials included.
- Who
- Elementary and middle school students, two separate bands
- How
- In person at the library front desk, or by email
Who to contact
Mr. Henry
YCOP