The Velocity Center at Indian Head, operated and managed by CSM, is a place of innovation, learning, and collaboration for academia, the Navy, and the community.
The 13,000-square-foot facility is located outside of the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD). This collaborative learning space supports workforce development and economic growth, helping to educate, train, expand, and retain the talent pipeline in Southern Maryland and beyond.
Features
Facilities and Room Rentals
Programs for Kids, Teens, and the Community
We offer a variety of activities and opportunities for hands-on learning for kids, teens, and the community, including:
Makerspace
The Makerspace at the CSM Velocity Center is a 1,984 square foot collaborative community work space for making, learning, exploring, and sharing.
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See below how the makerspace can help you!
How the Makerspace Can Help You
Businesses
Make your business stand-out with custom swag.
- Monthly makerspace memberships to support business marketing and promotional activities (ex. custom t-shirts, keychains, name tags, vinyl lettering, etc.)
- Workforce development and continuing education training
Innovators and Inventors
Build a prototype of your idea and bring your ideas to life.
- A collaborative work space for making, learning, exploring, and sharing
- Hardware and software for cyber/gaming, CAD modeling, simulation, app development, robotics, and prototyping
- Fully functional makerspace equipped with a variety of maker tools including 3D printers, laser cutters, subtractive machines, soldering irons, etc.
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Hobbyists, Makers, and Crafters
Embrace your creativity and have fun!
- Memberships are available, but you don't need a membership to take a class. Classes include:
- T-Shirt Digital Design and Direct to Garment Printing Basics
- Vinyl Cutting and Its Uses
- Puzzle Making Workshop
- And more!
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Contact Us
Physical Address:
4465 Indian Head Highway
Indian Head, MD 20640
Mailing Address:
8730 Mitchell Road
PO Box 910
La Plata, MD 20646-0910