CBMM’s Rising Tide boatshop program is a unique initiative in partnership with the YMCA of the Chesapeake that began in November 2015. The program offers a six-week after-school boatbuilding session to Talbot County 6th grade students designed to teach them basic boatbuilding skills in a welcoming and relaxed environment. The program aims to empower students to develop a sense of self-confidence and pride and facilitate mentorships with shipwright educators that will provide guidance and support during this crucial year in their development.
Funded through philanthropic support, the program has limited participation with the YMCA of the Chesapeake organizing registration and transportation from its Easton location. The program offers basic woodworking skills and safety procedures, with several take-home projects for participants.
The Rising Tide boatshop program provides an opportunity for students to learn new skills and gain hands-on experience through building boats. By working with experienced shipwright educators, students can gain mentorship and support to help build their self-confidence and pride.
Through this program, students can learn fundamental boatbuilding skills that can be applied in other areas of their lives. The creativity and problem-solving skills required in boatbuilding can be transferred to other areas such as math and science.
The program’s curriculum is designed to be engaging and fun, while also being structured and organized to ensure that all students can learn and progress at their own pace. The curriculum includes the following modules:
● Safety in the Boatshop
● Boatbuilding Vocabulary
● Types of Boats
● Measuring and Cutting
● Joinery
● Finishing and Oiling
The program also includes hands-on projects that students can take home with them. These projects are designed to reinforce the concepts taught in the program and allow students to showcase their newly acquired boatbuilding skills to their families and friends.
The Rising Tide boatshop program is designed to be an inclusive experience for all students, regardless of their skill level. The program is open to all 6th-grade students in Talbot County, and is supported by trained and knowledgeable educators who are passionate about teaching the craft of boatbuilding.
The program is driven by the belief that boatbuilding can help young people develop a sense of self-confidence, perseverance, and pride. By providing students with the opportunity to create something tangible and valuable with their hands, the program can help foster a sense of accomplishment and fulfillment in their lives.
Overall, the Rising Tide boatshop program is a unique and innovative initiative that aims to empower young people and teach them valuable life skills through the craft of boatbuilding. The program’s success will be measured by the self-confidence and pride of the participants, the quality of the mentorship and support provided by experienced shipwright educators, and the ability of the program to foster a love of learning and hands-on experience in the participants.
Posted by Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum Photos on 2016-03-25 14:05:09