The Hopkinsville-Christian Boys and Girls Club is inviting the community to a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Cornell Teen Center renovation and expansion.
Boys and Girls Club Executive Director, Terrance Davis announced plans for the expansion of the Teen Center at their Great Future’s Luncheon in 2023. The Teen Center will now be home to the FabLab which will include, 3D printers, laser cutters, screen printing, audio and video equipment, a podcasting studio and much more offering teenagers the opportunity to learn skills that can be used in today’s workforce.
Along with the FabLab the expanded Teen Center will include an eSports arena, a virtual reality lounge and a coffee shop.
In a news release, Davis says the reimagined Teen Center will allow them to double the number of teens they serve daily while giving them hands-on experience with state-of-the-art technology.
The Teen Center is open to those in grades seven through 12. The ribbon cutting is set for 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 18 at 1600 Walnut Street.