Monumental Impact

Monumental Impact To enable high school students and adults in Technology, Engineering and Entrepreneurship.

We offer a shared space with equipment and resources for our community members to explore and create either for fun or competitively. MISSION
To empower students and adults through equipment, mentorship and community projects in technology, engineering, and entrepreneurship—supporting real-world skills, career pathways, and community-driven creativity. VISION
A community where people of all ages g

ain the skills, confidence, and opportunities to explore emerging technologies, build meaningful projects, and contribute as innovators, entrepreneurs, and leaders.

[aka MITEE - Monumental Impact for Technology, Engineering and Entrepreneurship]

When Nicholas stopped by Monumental Impact's booth at last year’s July 4th Street Fair hosted by the -Lakes Chamber of C...
06/12/2026

When Nicholas stopped by Monumental Impact's booth at last year’s July 4th Street Fair hosted by the -Lakes Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center , he was curious about combat robotics and 3D printing. Today, those interests have led to an internship, valuable entrepreneurial experience, and a growing vision for his future.

Through his involvement with Monumental Impact, Nicholas has developed skills in 3D printing, resin printing, product development, and entrepreneurship. He has also begun pursuing a longtime dream of creating his own tabletop game.

In Nicholas's words:

"That's when I knew I could do a lot, if I had the resources available to make tabletop games."

Through our entrepreneurship program, Nicholas is learning how to take a product from concept to market by planning outreach efforts, understanding marketing, and building a sustainable business venture.

Stories like Nicholas's remind us how access to tools, mentorship, and a supportive community can help turn interests into opportunities.

Want to explore your own passions or develop career-ready skills, or know someone who does?

Learn more about Monumental Impact below, visit our makerspace during open hours, or stop by our booth at this year's July 4th Street Fair. We’d love to meet you!

https://monumentalimpact.org/memberships/

Read more about Nick: https://monumentalimpact.org/news/meet-our-community-nicholas/

Know a student or young adult interested in gaining the hands-on entrepreneurial experience needed to turn an idea into ...
06/05/2026

Know a student or young adult interested in gaining the hands-on entrepreneurial experience needed to turn an idea into a real product?

This week, we were excited to welcome a new team to the Made @ Monumental Impact Career Readiness Entrepreneurship Program!

This program gives students the opportunity to build entrepreneurship and career-readiness skills in a real-world environment. Participants join a collaborative team and work together to take a product from concept to market.

Using our makerspace and with support from experienced mentors, students develop product ideas, lead the design and prototyping process, and bring their creations to life through hands-on manufacturing. Along the way, they learn the value of experimentation, problem-solving, and continuous improvement as they refine both their products and production processes.

Students also gain practical business and marketing experience. They learn how to track project expenses and revenue, understand how proceeds support future program activities, and develop marketing strategies that connect their products with customers.

What better way to prepare future entrepreneurs for the real world than by giving them real-world experience? Through this program, students gain the confidence, skills, and knowledge that come from creating, producing, and launching a product in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Tag a student or young adult who would love this opportunity below!

Learn more about how to get involved: https://monumentalimpact.org/made-monumental-impact/

🤖 Build. Compete. Learn.Join us this Saturday, May 30 at 3:00 PM at Monumental Impact for an informational gathering abo...
05/30/2026

🤖 Build. Compete. Learn.

Join us this Saturday, May 30 at 3:00 PM at Monumental Impact for an informational gathering about our new robotics program: Open Robotics Competition!

Created by Monumental Impact member Mike Hinkle and a team of experienced hobbyists, Open Robotics Competition is designed to make robotics accessible and fun for participants of all ages and experience levels.

Many educational robotics programs are geared toward K–12 students, while combat robotics can be expensive and focused on destructive competition. Open Robotics Competition brings together the best of both worlds: hands-on learning and exciting non-destructive competition in a welcoming environment for beginners and experienced makers alike.

Teams design and build robots to complete game challenges, score points, and work strategically with alliance partners. Success comes from smart design, creativity, and continuous improvement, not from destroying your opponent's robot.

✅ No age restrictions
✅ Build a competition-ready robot for under $300
✅ Reuse your robot throughout the season

Monumental Impact will host regular intro sessions, support workshops, build guides, and reference designs to help new competitors get started, and you will have access to an online discussion community.

Competitions are planned throughout the Colorado Springs area from July through November 2026, culminating in a State Championship, with additional events expected in California, Idaho, Florida, and Texas.

📍 Join us this Saturday at our Palmer Lake location to learn more and see how you can get involved!

Learn more:

Competition Information:
https://monumentalimpact.org/open-robotics-competition-orc/

Events & Schedule:
https://monumentalimpact.org/quarterly-schedule/

Membership Information:
https://monumentalimpact.org/memberships/

Last week, the Monumental Impact team attended the Silver Key Senior Summit, where we talked with more than 200 elder ad...
05/22/2026

Last week, the Monumental Impact team attended the Silver Key Senior Summit, where we talked with more than 200 elder adults about our makerspace and the different ways people stay creative, keep learning, and try new things at every stage of life.

One question came up over and over again:

“What exactly is a makerspace?”

A makerspace is a shared community workshop where people come to build, learn, create, and work on projects together. As part of your membership, we provide the space, tools, and mentors, and you bring your creativity.

When you walk into Monumental Impact, you might see someone using a 3D printer to make a custom part, a group learning how to laser engrave wood, someone repairing electronics, or a grandparent and teen building a robotics project side by side.

It’s hands-on. It’s creative. And it’s for everyone!

We also now offer a new Introductory Membership, making it easy to explore the makerspace, meet the community, and see if membership is a good fit before fully committing.

Learn more about memberships here:
https://monumentalimpact.org/memberships

Monumental Impact will be at the Silver Key Senior Services Summit this Thursday and Friday, and we hope you’ll stop by...
05/13/2026

Monumental Impact will be at the Silver Key Senior Services Summit this Thursday and Friday, and we hope you’ll stop by and say hello!

The Silver Key Senior Summit is an opportunity for elder adults to connect with the community, discover local resources, attend engaging sessions, enjoy activities, and learn more about programs that support aging well in the Pikes Peak Region.

We’re especially excited to attend the “Aging Well in the Pikes Peak Region” session on May 15 at 1:15 PM and hear from local leaders about exciting projects and opportunities supporting elder adults in our community.

At our booth, we’ll be sharing how Monumental Impact offers elder adults a place to continue learning, creating, and building in community. Our makerspace is a place where curiosity stays active and creativity keeps growing, whether you want to design and build practical projects, explore electronics or 3D printing, make gifts for friends and family, or simply try something new alongside supportive mentors and fellow makers.

A makerspace is part playground for your imagination and part gym for your brain, a place where ideas become real things.

If you’ve ever thought:

💡 “I’d love to learn something new.”
🔧 “I miss working with my hands.”
🧠 “I want to stay mentally active and connected.”
🤝 “I’d love to meet creative, curious people.”

…then Monumental Impact may be the place for you.

We also now offer a new Introductory Membership, making it easy to explore the makerspace, meet the community, and see if membership is a good fit before fully committing.

Learn more about memberships here:
https://monumentalimpact.org/memberships/

We hope to see you at the Summit!

From a blank board… to something you’ll only see in person.What starts as stained wood becomes something entirely differ...
03/28/2026

From a blank board… to something you’ll only see in person.

What starts as stained wood becomes something entirely different—
⚙️ Precision-cut on our CNC
🔥 Detailed with laser engraving
🖨️ Custom elements brought to life with 3D printing
🧩 All layered together into a one-of-a-kind piece

This custom artwork was created as a collaboration between more than six of our community members—each bringing their own skills to the build.

We’re giving you a behind-the-scenes look—but not the final reveal.

To see the finished piece up close in person before the winning bidder takes it home, join us at the Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center Annual Awards Dinner & Auction.

Worth seeing up close.

🚀 Internships Open at Monumental Impact MakerspaceHigh school and college students can gain real-world experience workin...
03/15/2026

🚀 Internships Open at Monumental Impact Makerspace

High school and college students can gain real-world experience working on projects in:

• 3D Printing & Digital Fabrication
• Marketing & Social Media
• Business Analytics
• Event Coordination
• Entrepreneurship & Product Development

📍 Tri-Lakes / Palmer Lake
🔗 https://monumentalimpact.org/internships/

🔧 Do you fix things… or throw them away?Ben and Jonathan built our new Soldering & Electronics Workbench at Monumental I...
03/08/2026

🔧 Do you fix things… or throw them away?

Ben and Jonathan built our new Soldering & Electronics Workbench at Monumental Impact last month, and it’s already getting put to work.

This bench is perfect for:
🔍 Precision soldering
⚡ Testing circuits
🪛 Repairing electronics
🤖 Robotics projects
🔧 Tinkering with components

If you’ve got a drawer of “I’ll fix that someday” gadgets… this might be your bench. 😁

Our makerspace is membership-based, and new community members are welcome.

Our next round of equipment training starts in April, which is a great time to join and start building.

👇What’s something broken you’d love to fix?

🔎 Career Readiness Cohort Kicks Off Monday Our Career Readiness Cohort launches this Monday, with members focusing on: -...
02/28/2026

🔎 Career Readiness Cohort Kicks Off Monday

Our Career Readiness Cohort launches this Monday, with members focusing on:

- Resume development and professional preparation

- Exploring local businesses for careers & tours

- Applying to opportunities

High school and college students with mentorship available — real conversations, practical tools, and exposure to what’s possible.

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866 Highway 105
Palmer Lake, CO
80133

Opening Hours

Monday 3pm - 6pm
Tuesday 3pm - 6pm
Thursday 3pm - 6pm
Friday 3pm - 6pm

Telephone

+17193877414

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