
Youth at BARN
BARN provides an empowering environment where youth can explore new creative outlets. Unless otherwise specified, all BARN classes are open to ages 14 and up. We also have programs specifically for youth, such as Teen Nights, Summer at BARN, and after-school classes. Ages are noted in the activity description.
Youth Calendar
- August 4, 2025
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Summer Youth: Collage, Cards, and Books (Ages 10-14)
August 4, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Print & Book Arts Studio -
Summer Youth: Iconic World Dishes (Ages 10-14)
August 4, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Culinary Arts Studio -
Summer Youth: Weld a Metal Pet (Ages 10-14)
August 4, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Metal Fabrication Studio -
Summer Youth: Supervised Lunch Hour, Aug. 4-8
August 4, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
The Commons -
Summer Youth: Weld a Metal Pet (Ages 10-14)
August 4, 2025 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Metal Fabrication Studio -
Summer Youth: Write with Purpose (Ages 10-14)
August 4, 2025 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Writers' Studio
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- August 5, 2025
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Summer Youth: Collage, Cards, and Books (Ages 10-14)
August 5, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Print & Book Arts Studio -
Summer Youth: Iconic World Dishes (Ages 10-14)
August 5, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Culinary Arts Studio -
Summer Youth: Weld a Metal Pet (Ages 10-14)
August 5, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Metal Fabrication Studio -
Summer Youth: Supervised Lunch Hour, Aug. 4-8
August 5, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
The Commons -
Summer Youth: Weld a Metal Pet (Ages 10-14)
August 5, 2025 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Metal Fabrication Studio -
Summer Youth: Write with Purpose (Ages 10-14)
August 5, 2025 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Writers' Studio
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- August 6, 2025
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Summer Youth: Collage, Cards, and Books (Ages 10-14)
August 6, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Print & Book Arts Studio -
Summer Youth: Iconic World Dishes (Ages 10-14)
August 6, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Culinary Arts Studio -
Summer Youth: Weld a Metal Pet (Ages 10-14)
August 6, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Metal Fabrication Studio -
Summer Youth: Supervised Lunch Hour, Aug. 4-8
August 6, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
The Commons -
Summer Youth: Weld a Metal Pet (Ages 10-14)
August 6, 2025 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Metal Fabrication Studio -
Summer Youth: Write with Purpose (Ages 10-14)
August 6, 2025 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Writers' Studio
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- August 7, 2025
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Summer Youth: Collage, Cards, and Books (Ages 10-14)
August 7, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Print & Book Arts Studio -
Summer Youth: Iconic World Dishes (Ages 10-14)
August 7, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Culinary Arts Studio -
Summer Youth: Weld a Metal Pet (Ages 10-14)
August 7, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Metal Fabrication Studio -
Parent-Child Process Art Playdate
August 7, 2025 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Outdoor Tent, Lower Level -
Summer Youth: Supervised Lunch Hour, Aug. 4-8
August 7, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
The Commons -
Summer Youth: Weld a Metal Pet (Ages 10-14)
August 7, 2025 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Metal Fabrication Studio -
Summer Youth: Write with Purpose (Ages 10-14)
August 7, 2025 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Writers' Studio
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- August 8, 2025
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Summer Youth: Collage, Cards, and Books (Ages 10-14)
August 8, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Print & Book Arts Studio -
Summer Youth: Iconic World Dishes (Ages 10-14)
August 8, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Culinary Arts Studio -
Summer Youth: Weld a Metal Pet (Ages 10-14)
August 8, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Metal Fabrication Studio -
Summer Youth: Supervised Lunch Hour, Aug. 4-8
August 8, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
The Commons -
Summer Youth: Weld a Metal Pet (Ages 10-14)
August 8, 2025 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Metal Fabrication Studio -
Summer Youth: Write with Purpose (Ages 10-14)
August 8, 2025 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Writers' Studio
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Summer at BARN
We love having kids and teens at BARN for our summer programs on Bainbridge Island! Find everything from sewing and welding to jewelry-making, robotics, and woodworking.
More Ways to Get Involved
- Community Service: Get involved in any of the community service projects at BARN.
- Volunteering: Reach out to the Youth Coordinator for available volunteering opportunities.
- Partnerships: We love to chat with representatives of school, youth, and community groups about how to connect our programs.
- Independent Studies/Mentorships: If you are interested in Independent Studies through your high school, contact your school counselor and the studio lead.

Youth Program Resources
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Tuition Assistance
To help make BARN accessible to all, we offer tuition assistance to help cover the cost of classes. Learn more »
Minor Participation
All minors must have a waiver on file before attending classes and events. This information is collected during registration.
Youth Programs Coordinator
206-842-4475 ext. 224
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