Summer at BARN 2023 - BARN

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Summer Classes for Youth & Teens
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BARN Summer Youth

BARN Summer Youth

Spend Summer at BARN!

We love having kids and teens at BARN for our summer programs on Bainbridge Island! In 2023 our programs will run for five weeks, from July 10 – August 10.

This year we have over 60 sessions, Monday – Thursday, for kids ages 8 – 18. Options for a supervised lunch hour are also available.

Download printable PDF at-a-glance schedule

BARN Summer Youth Interns

Now Accepting Internship Applications!

Help make Summer at BARN great by joining us as an intern! Both paid and volunteer positions are available in BARN’s studios and administrative office.

Applications for paid interns (ages 16+) are due by May 24.

Volunteer applications (ages 14+) are due by June 7.

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July 10 – 13 • 9am – 12pm

Creative Robotics

Creative Robotics: Critters

July 10-13 | Ages 10-14

Printmaking

Exploring Color with Printmaking

July 10-13 | Ages 10-14

Summer Youth Songwriting

Summer of Songwriting

July 10-13 | Ages 10-14

 

Craftivism

Craftivism!

July 10-13 | Ages 12-16

Ferris Fanny Pack

Make the Ferris Fanny Pack

July 10-13 | Ages 12-16

Metal Pet

Weld a Metal Pet

July 10-13 | Ages 12-16

Smartphone Video

Smartphone Filmmaking

July 10-13 | Ages 12-18

Hot Glass Boot Camp

Hot Glass Boot Camp

July 10-13 | Ages 12-18

Mad Hatter Tea Party

Mad Hatter Tea Party

July 10-13 | Ages 12-18


July 10 – 13 • 1pm – 4pm

Camera Creativity

Camera Creativity

July 10-13 | Ages 8-10

 

Wooden Wallet

Wood Wallets and More

July 10-13 | Ages 12-16

Decorate Your Space

Decorate Your Space

July 10-13 | Ages 10-12

 

Robotics Character Scene

Creative Robotics – Scenes

July 10-13 | Ages 10-14

Summer Youth

Print on Your Clothes

July 10-13 | Ages 12-16

 

Movie Trailer

Make a Movie Trailer

July 10-13 | Ages 12-18

 

Summer Youth Electric Guitar

Create an Electric Guitar

July 10-13 | Ages 12-18

Recipes of Europe

Recipes of Europe

July 10-13 | Ages 12-18

Youth Improv

Improv for All

July 10-13 | Ages 8-10


July 17 – 20 • 9am – 12pm

Quilting

Make Your First Quilt

July 17-20 | Ages 8-10

 

Songwriting

Summer of Songwriting

July 17-20 | Ages 10-14

 

Metal Pet

Weld a Metal Pet

July 17-20 | Ages 12-16

Hot Glass

Hot Glass Boot Camp

July 17-20 | Ages 12-18

Green Screen

Working with Green Screen

July 17-20 | Ages 12-18

Cosplay

Cosplay Crafting

July 17-20 | Ages 14-18

Alternative and At-Home Printmaking

Alternative & At-Home Printmaking

July 17-20 | Ages 8-10


July 17 – 20 • 1pm – 4pm

Nature's Magic

Nature’s Magic

July 17-20 | Ages 8-10

 

Robotics Parade

Creative Robotics: Parade

July 17-20 | Ages 10-14

Intro to Printmaking

Intro to Print Making

July 17-20 | Ages 10-14

 

Music Video

Let’s Make a Music Video

July 17-20 | Ages 12-16

Skateboard

Create a Skateboard

July 17-20 | Ages 12-18

Woodturning

Intro to Woodturning

July 17-20 | Ages 14-18

Youth Improv

Improv for All

July 17-20 | Ages 8-10


July 24-27 • 9am – 12pm

Cosplay Superheroes

Intro to Cosplay: Superheroes

July 24-27 | Ages 8-10

Exploring Printmaking

Exploring Color with Printing

July 24-27 | Ages 8-10

Stained Glass

Stained Glass Workshop

July 24-27 | Ages 10-14

Make a Quilt

Make a Quilt

July 24-27 | Ages 10-14

 

Metal Pet

Weld a Metal Pet

July 24-27 | Ages 12-16

Cake

BARN Bake-Off

July 24-27 | Ages 12-18

 

Summer Youth

Make a 2D Animated Short

July 24-27 | Ages 12-18

Youth Improv

Improv for All

July 24-27 | Ages 10-14


July 24-27 • 1pm – 3pm

Make a Monster

Make a Monster

July 24-27 | Ages 8-10

Print On Your Clothes

Print on Your Clothes

July 24-27 | Ages 10-14

TV Show

Let’s Make a Television Show

July 24-27 | Ages 12-18

Recipes of Asia

Recipes of Asia

July 24-27 | Ages 12-18

Youth Improv

Improv for All

July 24-27 | Ages 12-16


July 31 – Aug 3 • 9am – 12pm

Beads

Beads and More Beads!

July 31-Aug 3 | Ages 8-10

 

Creative Naturalists

Natural Ink and Printing Plants

July 31-Aug 3 | Ages 8-10

Beginning Knitting

Beginning Knitting

July 31-Aug 3 | Ages 10-12

 

Stop Motion

Make a Stop Motion Animation

July 31-Aug 3 | Ages 10-16

Woven Pouch

Weave and Sew a Zip Pouch

July 31-Aug 3 | Ages 12-16

Metal Pet

Weld a Metal Pet

July 31-Aug 3 | Ages 12-16

Chef Challenge

Junior Chef Challenge

July 31-Aug 3 | Ages 12-18

Stained Glass

Stained Glass Workshop

July 31-Aug 3 | Ages 14-18

Youth Improv

Improv for All

July 31-Aug 3 | Ages 10-14


July 31 – Aug 3 • 1pm – 4pm

Tie Dye

Tie Dye

July 31-Aug 3 | Ages 8-10

Intro Printmaking

Intro to Printmaking

July 31-Aug 3 | Ages 12-16

Commercial

Let’s Make a Commercial

July 31-Aug 3 | Ages 12-18

Deck Chair

Build a Clever Deck Chair

July 31-Aug 3 | Ages 12-18

Bead Making

Advanced Bead Making

July 31-Aug 3 | Ages 14-18

Science Behind Baking

Science Behind Baking

July 31-Aug 3 | Ages 12-18

Youth Improv

Improv for All

July 31-Aug 3 | Ages 12-16


Aug 7 -10 • 9am – 12pm

Stained Glass

Stained Glass Workshop

Aug 7-10 | Ages 10-14

Print on Your Clothes

Print on Your Clothes

Aug 7-10 | Ages 10-14

 

Knit a Fat Cat

Knit a Fat Cat

Aug 7-10 | Ages 12-16

 

Weaving

Learn to Weave

Aug 7-10 | Ages 12-16

Podcast

Let’s Make a Podcast

Aug 7-10 | Ages 12-16

Metal Pet

Weld a Metal Pet

Aug 7-10 | Ages 12-16

Sourdough

Art of Sourdough

Aug 7-10 | Ages 12-18

Youth Improv

Improv for All

Aug 7-10 | Ages 10-14


Aug 7 -10 • 1pm – 4pm

Macrame

Macramé Wall Art

Aug 7-10 | Ages 10-12

 

Printing Plants

Natural Ink and Printing Plants

Aug 7-10 | Ages 10-14

Short film

Short Film Challenge

Aug 7-10 | Ages 12-18

 

Youth Improv

Improv for All

Aug 7-10 | Ages 12-16

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BARN Summer Youth Program

Registration and Tuition

To register, visit our full class list and select your dates! Tuition and materials fees vary by course. Note that tuition assistance is available!

For those who might need physical assistance, BARN’s Companion Program is available.

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