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Youth at BARN

BARN strives to provides an empowering environment where youth can explore new creative outlets. Nearly all of our classes are open to anyone high school age and older. You’ll also find programs specifically for teens and tweens, such as Teen Nights, Summer at BARN, and Maker Monday after-school classes.

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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.

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Maker Mondays

Join us for after-school youth classes throughout the school year on everything from welding to cooking with a professional chef – or sew a fabric bag, print making, and glass work. Classes run for three weeks from 2:30 to 5 pm, lining up with the school district’s early release days.

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Teen Night

Each month during the school year, we offer a free Friday evening of art, games, friends, music and creativity for teens (7th-12th grade). Teens can choose from activities like cooking, woodworking, sewing, jewelry making, metal working, and more – every month is different!

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More Ways to Get Involved

Teen Council

BARN’s Teen Council is made up of teens who like to be around other creative people and support hands-on activities for youth in our community. The Teen Council provides ideas and input so we can make BARN’s youth and teen events even better! The group meets for an hour each month throughout the school year, and there are additional opportunities to help with one-time or ongoing activities such as Teen Nights or other youth programs.

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Additional Opportunities

Community Service: Get involved in any of the community service projects at BARN.
Independent Studies/Mentorships: If you are interested in Independent Studies through your high school, contact your school counselor.
Partnerships: We love to chat with representatives of school, youth, and community groups about how to connect our programs.

Programming Coordinator

Sarah Jones
Youth Programs Coordinator
[email protected]
206-842-4475 x224

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

This form must be completed and returned prior to the class for each minor participant. Minor Participation Form »