
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
- July 16, 2025
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Summer Youth: Card-Toon Camp (Ages 10-14)
July 16, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Print & Book Arts Studio -
Summer Youth: Drawing and Painting (Ages 10-14)
July 16, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Small Classroom -
Summer Youth: Garden-to-Table Lunches (Ages 10-14)
July 16, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Culinary Arts Studio -
Summer Youth: Weld a Metal Pet (Ages 10-14)
July 16, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Metal Fabrication Studio -
Summer Youth: Supervised Lunch Hour, July 14-18
July 16, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
The Commons -
Summer Youth: Build a Clever Chair (Ages 12-16)
July 16, 2025 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Woodworking & Small Boatbuilding Studio -
Summer Youth: Create a Video Game (Ages 10-14)
July 16, 2025 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Tech Lab -
Summer Youth: Detail-Driven Stories (Ages 10-14)
July 16, 2025 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Writers' Studio -
Summer Youth: Make Your Own Movie (Ages 14-16)
July 16, 2025 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Small Classroom -
Summer Youth: Weld a Metal Pet (Ages 10-14)
July 16, 2025 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Metal Fabrication Studio -
Look at Me: Mastering the College Essay
July 16, 2025 4:15 pm - 6:15 pm
Writers' Studio
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- July 17, 2025
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Summer Youth: Card-Toon Camp (Ages 10-14)
July 17, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Print & Book Arts Studio -
Summer Youth: Drawing and Painting (Ages 10-14)
July 17, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Small Classroom -
Summer Youth: Garden-to-Table Lunches (Ages 10-14)
July 17, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Culinary Arts Studio -
Summer Youth: Weld a Metal Pet (Ages 10-14)
July 17, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Metal Fabrication Studio -
Summer Youth: Supervised Lunch Hour, July 14-18
July 17, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
The Commons -
Summer Youth: Build a Clever Chair (Ages 12-16)
July 17, 2025 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Woodworking & Small Boatbuilding Studio -
Summer Youth: Create a Video Game (Ages 10-14)
July 17, 2025 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Tech Lab -
Summer Youth: Detail-Driven Stories (Ages 10-14)
July 17, 2025 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Writers' Studio -
Summer Youth: Make Your Own Movie (Ages 14-16)
July 17, 2025 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Small Classroom -
Summer Youth: Weld a Metal Pet (Ages 10-14)
July 17, 2025 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Metal Fabrication Studio
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- July 18, 2025
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Summer Youth: Card-Toon Camp (Ages 10-14)
July 18, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Print & Book Arts Studio -
Summer Youth: Drawing and Painting (Ages 10-14)
July 18, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Small Classroom -
Summer Youth: Garden-to-Table Lunches (Ages 10-14)
July 18, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Culinary Arts Studio -
Summer Youth: Weld a Metal Pet (Ages 10-14)
July 18, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Metal Fabrication Studio -
Summer Youth: Supervised Lunch Hour, July 14-18
July 18, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
The Commons -
Summer Youth: Build a Clever Chair (Ages 12-16)
July 18, 2025 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Woodworking & Small Boatbuilding Studio -
Summer Youth: Create a Video Game (Ages 10-14)
July 18, 2025 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Tech Lab -
Summer Youth: Detail-Driven Stories (Ages 10-14)
July 18, 2025 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Writers' Studio -
Summer Youth: Make Your Own Movie (Ages 14-16)
July 18, 2025 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Small Classroom -
Summer Youth: Weld a Metal Pet (Ages 10-14)
July 18, 2025 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Metal Fabrication Studio
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- July 19, 2025
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BARN at Peninsula Art League Summer Festival
July 19, 2025 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Offsite: Sehmel Homestead Park, 10123 78th Ave. N.W., Gig Harbor WA 98332
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- July 20, 2025
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BARN at Peninsula Art League Summer Festival
July 20, 2025 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Offsite: Sehmel Homestead Park, 10123 78th Ave. N.W., Gig Harbor WA 98332
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- July 21, 2025
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Summer Youth: Foods of the Americas (Ages 10-14)
July 21, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Culinary Arts Studio -
Summer Youth: Indie Comic Book Camp (Ages 8-10)
July 21, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Print & Book Arts Studio -
Summer Youth: Weld a Metal Pet (Ages 10-14)
July 21, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Metal Fabrication Studio -
Summer Youth: Supervised Lunch Hour, July 21-25
July 21, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
The Commons -
Summer Youth: Bronze Metal Clay Jewelry (Ages 14-16)
July 21, 2025 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Jewelry & Fine Metals Studio -
Summer Youth: Camera Creativity (Ages 8-12)
July 21, 2025 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Small Classroom -
Summer Youth: Create Compelling Characters (Ages 10-14)
July 21, 2025 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Writers' Studio -
Summer Youth: Create an Elegant Box (Ages 14-16)
July 21, 2025 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Woodworking & Small Boat Studio -
Summer Youth: Indie Comic Book Camp (Ages 10-14)
July 21, 2025 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Print & Book Arts Studio -
Summer Youth: Weaving 101 (Ages 10-14)
July 21, 2025 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Fiber Arts Studio -
Summer Youth: Weld a Metal Pet (Ages 10-14)
July 21, 2025 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Metal Fabrication Studio
- July 22, 2025
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Summer Youth: Foods of the Americas (Ages 10-14)
July 22, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Culinary Arts Studio -
Summer Youth: Indie Comic Book Camp (Ages 8-10)
July 22, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Print & Book Arts Studio -
Summer Youth: Weld a Metal Pet (Ages 10-14)
July 22, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Metal Fabrication Studio -
Summer Youth: Supervised Lunch Hour, July 21-25
July 22, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
The Commons -
Summer Youth: Bronze Metal Clay Jewelry (Ages 14-16)
July 22, 2025 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Jewelry & Fine Metals Studio -
Summer Youth: Camera Creativity (Ages 8-12)
July 22, 2025 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Small Classroom -
Summer Youth: Create Compelling Characters (Ages 10-14)
July 22, 2025 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Writers' Studio -
Summer Youth: Create an Elegant Box (Ages 14-16)
July 22, 2025 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Woodworking & Small Boat Studio -
Summer Youth: Indie Comic Book Camp (Ages 10-14)
July 22, 2025 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Print & Book Arts Studio -
Summer Youth: Weaving 101 (Ages 10-14)
July 22, 2025 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Fiber Arts Studio -
Summer Youth: Weld a Metal Pet (Ages 10-14)
July 22, 2025 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Metal Fabrication Studio
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
Youth Program News
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