Youth Boat Building

Youth Boat Building - Classes: 9 AM - 3 PM
Two sessions during the season
Session 1: Monday, June 25 to Friday, July 6; no school July 4 (9 days)
Session 2: Monday, August 6 to Friday, August 17 (10 days)
Space is limited
   
The Youth Boat Building School will be conducted at the Museum
for girls and boys ages 12 to 16, building boats from kits
they select for their own use now, and in the years to come.
Click here to view some of our Boat Building Graduates and their boats

The kits expected to be available for purchase are:
• Kayak:One person plywood kayak - max #160lb
• Six-Hour Canoe: A one person plywood canoe
• Bevin’s Skiff: A 11'6" skiff that will accommodate
   several adults.
(Boat choices subject to change)

Students will be taught the safe use of hand and a limited number of small power tools, to assemble the kits. At the end of each session, a special launching on Lake Wentworth will be held to celebrate the completion of the craft.

Student Application/
Medical/Waiver form



Student Scholarships
The Museum hopes that all interested youth have the opportunity to participate in the boat building program. Scholarships are available for the Canoe only. An application for scholarship/ financial aid is available. Medical/Waiver form MUST accompany application.

Student Scholarship Application/medical/waiver/financial form

For further information contact:
Hank Why at 603-569-2212 or
hwhy@nhbm.org


Family Boat Building
July 9 to July 14 (6 days)
Monday to Saturday
Classes: 8:30 AM - 3 PM
Space is limited

The New Hampshire Boat Museum is offering this program for a team of parent(s) or grandparent(s) and child, or an adult, to assemble the boat project they select. We will supply all the tools, supplies and expertise to help you build your boat. At the end of the session, a special launching on Lake Wentworth will be held to celebrate the completion of the craft.

Kits expected to be available for purchase are:
• Kayak: One person Kayak - max #160lb
• Six Hour Canoe: A one person plywood canoe
• Bevin’s Skiff: A 11'6" skiff that will accomodate several adults
   and can be adapted to handle a small outboard motor.
(Boat choices subject to change)

Click to download Family Boat Building Application, Medical/Waiver in PDF format

Medical/Waiver form MUST accompany application.
The Museum hopes that all interested youth and parents have the opportunity to participate in the boat building program. Scholarships are available for the Canoe only. An application for scholarship/ financial aid is also available.
For further information contact: Hank Why at 603-569-2212 or email:hwhy@nhbm.org


Adult Boat Building
July 21 to July 28 (8 days) Only class to build the Passagemaker
Saturday through Saturday
Classes: 8:30 AM - 3 PM
Space is Limited

Build and launch a boat of your choice. Lots of experienced help will be on hand every day to help you each step of the way. You do not have to be a “woodworker,” just someone who will work hard to create a beautiful finished boat that you will be proud to take out on the lakes and rivers. Women are encouraged to register.

Kits expected to be available for purchase are:
• Kayak: One person Kayak - max #160lb
• Six Hour Canoe: A one person plywood canoe
• Bevin’s Skiff: A 11'6" skiff that will accomodate several adults
   and can be adapted to handle a small outboard motor.
• Passagemaker Skiff: A 12' skiff that will accomodate three adults
   a 4hp outboard motor or main and jib sail rig.
(Boat choices subject to change)

Click here to download Adult Boat Building Application, Medical/Waiver in PDF format

For further information contact: Hank Why at 603-569-2212 or email:hwhy@nhbm.org