Theme: Creating, Growing & Showcasing Talent
- Wednesday, October 29, 2025
- 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
- Quad, CTE Labs, Fine & Applied Arts Spaces
Event Overview
Celebrate the innovation, skill, and creativity that thrive at ARC! Beavers Build Day puts the spotlight on hands-on art, career education, and apprenticeship programs, with live demonstrations from ARC’s talented faculty and students. Students, staff, alumni, families, and community partners are invited to explore, create, and be inspired by the power of applied learning.
Featured Activities
Art in Action
- Jewelry making, chalk pop-ups, air-dry clay, and more.
- Interactive opportunities for students and guests to create and take home their own pieces.
CTE & Apprenticeship Program Demos
- Welding, design, automotive, and more hands-on showcases.
- Faculty Demonstrations: special live sessions that bring classroom learning to life.
- Opportunities to meet ARC instructors and learn about career pathways.
Natomas Center: College Isn’t Scary (10:00 am to 12:00 pm)
- Special partner event hosted at the Natomas Center.
- A welcoming space to break down barriers and show students that college is for everyone.
Optional / Exploring Features
- DieselZilla vs. Drone: a potential playful demonstration of power and innovation featuring ARC’s legendary diesel machine and drone technology.
Community Impact
- Brings ARC’s classrooms and labs to life with faculty-led demonstrations that inspire future students.
- Builds pride in ARC’s skilled trades and applied arts programs.
- Welcomes families, alumni, and community members to experience the excitement of hands-on learning.
See creativity and innovation in action — from jewelry and clay to high-powered demonstrations, Beavers Build Day showcases the talent that defines ARC.