SUMMER @AMP: Outdoor Design & Build

Hands-on carpentry and woodworking for tweens and teens 12 and up.

You imagine it…and then you build it! In this small-group outdoor program, tweens and teens design, plan, and build lasting wood structures and sculptures in AMP’s kid-built Nature Playground. Working together, under the guidance of experienced woodworkers, participants gain practical skills and confidence using hand tools to create projects. Past projects include an outdoor stage, A-frame, pergola, planter boxes, a treehouse and more! 

In this program, teens and tweens will:

  • Gain basic carpentry skills—measuring, cutting, fitting, and more.

  • Use their own set of hand tools—and take pride in their proper care and safe use.

  • Try out building techniques using modern, dimensional lumber.

  • Learn to source natural materials from the environment.

  • Develop spatial design aptitudes.

  • Work as a team. 

  • Discover the joy of real-life woodworking and building.

This small-group outdoor program, led by Chip Heuer and Justin Truskauskas maintains a 3:1 student-to-teacher ratio to provide hands-on direction. Two five-day sessions are offered. You may register for one or both. Space is limited.

Week One: June 22–June 26
Week Two: June 29–July 3
Monday–Friday
9am–3pm
Ages 12+
Full Day Price: $400