Summer at BARN for Youth & Teens

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Explore a world of imagination and innovation during Summer at BARN, July 7 – August 8. This year, classes run 5 days a week!

Don’t miss out! Transform your child’s summer into an adventure they’ll never forget. At BARN, young makers (ages 10-18) discover their creative talents alongside peers who share their passions.

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Summer Studio Assistant Positions are Open Now! Learn More and Apply >>

Choose Your Adventure!

“I loved coming up with different ideas and testing out techniques… 10/10 would recommend!” – Zoe, Hot Glass Boot Camp Graduate

Summer at BARN Woodworking in Woodshop

New for 2025: More Time to Create

Sessions now run Monday through Friday!

  • Professional maker studios: Wood, Glass, Culinary Arts, Writing & more
  • Morning and afternoon sessions
  • Expert instruction in small groups
  • Financial assistance available

Popular classes fill up fast! Give your young maker the chance to grow creatively this summer at BARN.

When…

  • Weeks of: July 7, July 14, July 21, July 28, Aug 4
  • Days: Monday – Friday
  • Morning classes: 9 AM – 12 PM
  • Afternoon classes: 1 – 4 PM
  • Supervised lunch available

Become a Volunteer Studio Assistant

Help Summer at BARN soar! Become a Volunteer Summer Studio Assistant. Unpaid volunteer positions are open now for teens ages 14 and up.

Training for these positions will take place during the week of June 23 – 27. Summer at BARN runs Monday through Friday, July 7 – August 8.

What You’ll Do:

  • Assist instructors with setup before and cleanup after class and/or assist with participant check-in/check-out
  • Welcome students and help them find their way around BARN.
  • Facilitate FUN! Encourage youth participants to really engage with their activities and help them have a summer to remember
  • The week after Summer at BARN (August 11-15), schedule and give a 10-minute presentation in which you discuss your experience, what you learned, and show a work product you made during your assistantship

Applications are due by Friday, May 16, at 5 PM. Apply now!

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