Novice Class: 6-8 PM (MINDDRIVE Headquarters)
(Limited Space Available)
Welding is open to grades 9-12
Students learn the basics of metal fabrication and begin welding in our fully-equipped welding studio. Students are introduced to and taught the various types of welding including Metal Inert Gas (MIG), Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG), and Metal Arc welding. Mentors participate along with students to design and create pieces for our annual Art Garage design showcase. Our instructor has years of experience as a professional Iron Worker and is passionate about working with young adults.

Advanced Class: 6-8 PM (MINDDRIVE Headquarters)
(Limited Space Available)
Welding is open to grades 9-12
Students learn the basics of metal fabrication and begin welding in our fully-equipped welding studio. Students are introduced to and taught the various types of welding including Metal Inert Gas (MIG), Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG), and Metal Arc welding. Mentors participate along with students to design and create pieces for our annual Art Garage design showcase. Our instructor has years of experience as a professional Iron Worker and is passionate about working with young adults.

Team Purple (Novice): 6-8 PM (Operation Breakthrough Location)
Team Black (Invite Only): 6-8 PM (Operation Breakthrough Location
Drone FPV Racing is open to grades 6-12
Students learn to build and pilot racing drones.  They learn to pilot using the Rotor Rush Simulator and start flying on micro-drones (tiny whoops) while building larger 3-inch or 5-inch racing quads.  Students are taught the engineering principles behind how drones fly including printed circuit boards, coding, and the physics of flight.

Team Purple 6-8 PM (Operation Breakthrough Location)
This session is only available to grades 6-12
Students compete in team-based esports, playing games like Brawlhalla and Rocket League in structured teams of three. Through organized competition, they build communication, strategic thinking, and real-time decision making skills. Students learn how to analyze gameplay, adapt under pressure, and support teammates while developing discipline and digital citizenship. Our esports program emphasizes teamwork, accountability, and problem solving, using competitive gaming as a platform to strengthen collaboration and confidence.

5-8pm (MINDDRIVE Headquarters)
ADS is open to grades 9-12
Students work in small teams with mentors from the community.   Projects range from full automotive restoration and electric vehicle retrofitting, to the design, build and racing of Electrathon race-cars.  MINDDRIVE competes in the Kansas ElectroRally.

5-8pm (MINDDRIVE and Operation Breakthrough) 
ADS is open to grades 9-12
Night two of our classic program where students work on some of our amazing automotive projects.  Students work in small teams with mentors from the community.   Projects range from full automotive restoration and electric vehicle retrofitting, to the design, build and racing of Electrathon race-cars.  MINDDRIVE competes in the Kansas ElectroRally.

• AI Design Studio Team (9th–12th Grade)
  6–8 PM (MINDDRIVE Headquarters)

MINDDRIVE’s AI Design Studio is a new high school program designed to build the next generation of innovators. Like our racing and esports teams, students work together as a team—this time exploring the world of Artificial Intelligence. Through design thinking, they’ll tackle real-world challenges, experiment with AI tools, and create projects that showcase the potential of this fast-changing technology. The program develops collaboration, critical thinking, and technical skills while preparing students to lead in an AI-driven future.

Students in our Engineering programs will form either and Electrathon racing team or a Drone racing team.  Electrathon engineering students will design and build a race car for competition in Electrathon.  Students in our Drone Engineering program will build and pilot racing drones.

Students in our Engineering programs will form either and Electrathon racing team or a Drone racing team.  Electrathon engineering students will design and build a race car for competition in Electrathon.  Students in our Drone Engineering program will build and pilot racing drones.

MINDDRIVE provides Welding Level One as a hands on after school fabrication program for students interested in building real world skills. Students learn MIG welding fundamentals and oxy fuel cutting while working on structured projects that reinforce safety, precision, and craftsmanship. Emphasis is placed on shop safety, proper tool use, and understanding how materials behave under heat. Students develop foundational fabrication skills while creating practical and artistic metal projects.