This week-long workshop utilizes the artistic process to guide students to consider the challenges and successes of their community and how they can personally contribute to change. Students will: become personally invested in community issues; learn how to express their voices through art; activate positive change; walk away with a better understanding of the value of beauty, the artistic process, and the role of artists in society.

The Connect Center’s 3D printing camp is a free week long program where youth community members are invited to learn how to use Tinker CAD, design their own creations, and 3D print the things they create!

The Connect Center’s STEAM Club is a free program held in our STEAM Lab where youth community members are encouraged to explore and use our music studio, build LEGOs, do art projects, play board games, and relax with classic video games. The week will end with an incredible youth STEAM project!

In this week-long experience, youth participants will have a chance to participate in a test-kitchen experience, curated by our very own Executive Director and professional Chef, Ben Williams!

In this program through Albany Can Code, rising 6-9th graders will learn basic python and apply it towards the design and creation of games. Students will learn to both create simple games as well as learn how to modify existing games. Through the reading and development of some games, students will get familiar with programming principles and python language specifics.

The Connect Center’s STEAM Club is a free program held in our STEAM Lab where youth community members are encouraged to explore and use our music studio, build LEGOs, do art projects, play board games, and relax with classic video games. The week will end with an incredible youth STEAM project!

Youth participants will learn to refine their baking skills alongside a professional: Melisa Heeder, baker and co-owner of Café con Mel! Participants will come home each day with exciting baked goods they made that day! The week will end with a celebratory dinner with our community!

Most people are afraid of opening up computers, but we encourage it in FLOSS Desktops. You will take apart old computers, make repairs and have them running like new! Once up and running, you will learn the basics of open source software that is available to all. On the last day, everyone will be able to take their computers and give them a new home!

During this 5 day program, youth attendees will learn how to produce music both right from their phones and on formal Digital Audio Workstations! Participants will record their own music and mix their own beats! They will also learn how to use the Connect Center's music studio so that they can use it freely!

The Connect Center’s STEAM Club is a free program held in our STEAM Lab where youth community members are encouraged to explore and use our music studio, build LEGOs, do art projects, play board games, and relax with classic video games. The week will end with an incredible youth STEAM project!

Feeling musical? The Connect Center is excited to offer the kickoff program to its Summer of STEAM with a Ukulele Beginners Camp! Learn chords and then songs in a small group where you can record music and learn a great new hobby! This camp is open to all interested youth ages 10+!

The Connect Center’s STEAM Club is a free program held in our STEAM Lab where youth community members are encouraged to explore and use our music studio, build LEGOs, do art projects, play board games, and relax with classic video games. The week will end with an incredible youth STEAM project!

In conjunction with M&T Bank, the Connect Center presents CAFE: Mortgage 101 Pre-Approval. CAFE, or Career and Financial Education, is a program series designed to help our community better understand their financial future. In this three part session on mortgages, community members will meet with a mortgage officer in a group setting to understand how to go from renting to owning. Free pastries and coffee from Café con Mel included! REGISTER NOW!

Attend this event to learn about the Connect Center's completely free summer long programming series for youth in middle and high school! Click here to register!

In conjunction with M&T Bank, the Connect Center presents CAFE: Mortgage 101 Why Buy? CAFE, or Career and Financial Education, is a program series designed to help our community better understand their financial future. In this three part session on mortgages, community members will meet with a mortgage officer in a group setting to understand how to go from renting to owning. Free pastries and coffee from Café con Mel included!

Attend our fundraiser at Panera Bread in Latham on Friday 5/14 from 4-8! Support us by showing this flyer or ordering via the app or online with the code PRFUND

Inviting all interested community members to check out and tour our music studio and recording space, current music programs, and influence which music programs we develop next! Free open DJ workshop and music lessons available at the event! Space is limited! Registration Required!

A collaborative event with the Albany Center Gallery! 9 local students ages 15-18 are invited to work with local artists to create murals! Registration required for attendance!

Come support the Connect Center at Blaze Pizza on Saturday April 17th from 5-8pm! You can support our organization by showing our our flyer on your phone before paying! If you order online or on the Blaze Pizza app, you can use the promo code: 1116A

A free financial wellness workshop for our community members new to budgeting! Donuts and coffee will be provided! Space is limited! Register now!

The Connect Center is thrilled to announce its new FIRST Lego League team! Come learn about this opportunity to learn about coding, engineering, and creation! Ages 10-14 are welcome to attend! Register Now!

Come volunteer to help us work on phase two of our Connect S.T.E.A.M. lab!

Teens are invited to register for this event to learn how to DJ, create custom beats, and record your own music or podcasts with BPM lessons! Space is limited, register now!

Bring a donation of pre-packaged snacks or canned goods to the parking lot on the corner of N. Mohawk and Mohawk St All donations will benefit the Connect Center Backpack Program: a program designed to meet the needs of food-insecure children on weekends.

Come volunteer to help us begin phase two of our Connect S.T.E.A.M. lab! Pizza included!

Wing Chun Kung Fu socially distanced classes. Come attend a two-hour "crash course" in self defense. Voluntary donation optional for attendance.

We are pleased to host Chairman of the Housing Authority and school board member Mark Pascale, Grace in Action Program Leader Bill Minchin, and members of the media to commemorate the opening of this section of the Connect Center's S.T.E.A.M. lab.

Support the Connect Center by eating at the Latham Chipotle on Saturday 2/13 from 5-9! We will receive 33% of all food sales. Tell the cashier you are there for the fundraiser or order online or via the chipotle app for PICKUP ONLY with promo code GBFF8XX.