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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Dan Nelson / HRMM Woodworking School Manager / [email protected] KINGSTON, N.Y. – The Hudson River Maritime Museum Woodworking School is pleased to announce two new spring youth programs. Taught by professionals in the field of woodworking and carpentry, these programs are perfect for young people who like to work with their hands and learn new skills. Topics covered include measuring, layout, joinery, tool use and care, and shop safety. The 2026 HRMM Spring Youth Woodworking School Programs Include: Girls Spring Break Boat Building Monday - Friday | March 30 - April 3 | 9 AM - 4 PM | Scholarships Available Offered to girls age 11 and up, in celebration of Women's History Month, students will practice project planning, design, measurement, fabrication, and assembly while they work as a team building a rowboat. Master woodworker and shipwright, Wayne Ford will lead this course over the week of spring break. Students can sign up for as many days of the class as they want, from one day to all five days. Scholarships are available for 25%, 50% or 100% of tuition. Youth After School Intro to Woodworking Tuesdays and Thursdays | April 14 - May 21 | 4:15 PM - 5:45 PM | Scholarships Available This hands-on after-school class teaches youth 13-18 the fundamentals of building with wood, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:15-5:45 PM, for six weeks. Covering safety, power tool and hand tool use, students will get their hands dirty practicing with a wide variety of tools to measure, cut, and shape wood and work as a team to design and construct a little library for a local community. This project builds skills in project planning, design, measurement, fabrication, and assembly and is the perfect vehicle for STEAM-based learning. Scholarships are available for 25%, 50% or 100% of tuition. Find HRMM youth programs information and registration details at hrmm.org or here. Scholarship Opportunities. Creating a more inclusive experience by providing access and removing financial barriers when needed is a critical part of HRMM's mission. We are pleased to offer scholarship opportunities to deserving young people for our youth woodworking and sailing programs. Financial aid and scholarships are available based upon need and available funding. Find HRMM scholarship information and application details at hrmm.org or here. The Hudson River Maritime Museum is dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of the maritime history of the Hudson River, its tributaries and related industries. In addition to extensive collections documenting maritime transportation, industry, recreation, and natural science, the museum offers classes and programs at its Woodworking School, Sailing and Rowing School, and aboard Solaris, the 100% solar powered tour boat and floating classroom. Now in its 46th year, HRMM is located along the historic Rondout waterfront in downtown Kingston. For more information about the Hudson River Maritime Museum, please visit hrmm.org, find HRMM on Facebook, or call 845.338.0071. ### FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jen Bousliman / HRMM Development Manager / [email protected] KINGSTON, N.Y. – As part of The Hudson River Maritime Museum's commitment to Community Access, Education, History & Preservation and Sustainability, HRMM has announced The Youth Endeavor Scholarship Fund (YES!). This new program is designed to help remove potential financial barriers for youth looking to experience and learn on-the-water and traditional woodworking skills while building confidence, knowledge and fostering community. With a financial goal of $20,000 to double the HRMM youth scholarship awards of 2025, YES! aims to welcome even more young people from our community and greater Hudson Valley to HRMM's Voyager Summer Camp, Girl’s Spring Break Boat Building, After School Youth Woodworking classes, and Youth Sailing courses. HRMM would like to thank Central Hudson for its partnership and generous donation of $10,000 to help launch the YES! initiative. HRMM is deeply grateful for Central Hudson’s partnership, showing a commitment to Community Access, Education, History & Preservation and Sustainability, the cornerstones of HRMM’s mission. “HRMM is experiencing increasing interest in our youth programming and as a result, an increased need for scholarships. In seeing this, we knew we needed to do more to create greater access." said Jen Bousliman, HRMM Development Manager. "We extend our sincere thanks to Linda Selcanin, Jerry Nappi, and the entire Central Hudson team for their belief in our vision to help all youth in the community have access to the Hudson River and the HRMM Campus." continued Bousliman. The Hudson River Maritime Museum is dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of the maritime history of the Hudson River, its tributaries and related industries. In addition to extensive collections documenting maritime transportation, industry, recreation, and natural science, the museum offers classes and programs at its Woodworking School, Sailing and Rowing School, and aboard Solaris, the 100% solar powered tour boat and floating classroom. Now in its 46th year, HRMM is located along the historic Rondout waterfront in downtown Kingston. For more information on HRMM’s youth programming, information on scholarships and to donate to the fund, please visit hrmm.org/ways-to-give or email Jen Bousliman at [email protected]. For more information about the Hudson River Maritime Museum, please visit hrmm.org, find HRMM on Facebook, or call 845.338.0071. ### The Sailing School at HRMM Celebrates Ten Year Anniversary & Announces 2026 Youth Sailing Programs2/2/2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jody Sterling / HRMM Sailing School Director / [email protected] KINGSTON, N.Y. – The Sailing School at the Hudson River Maritime Museum is celebrating its tenth year of programming in 2026. The only US Sailing Accredited sailing school in the Hudson Valley, it was founded in 2017 with a two-week pilot youth program on four sailboats with 24 youth sailors. Now, six graduates from that initial program have earned their US Sailing Instructor certifications, and they comprise half of our roster of highly skilled sailing instructors who will deliver youth and adult sailing classes to over 350 students in 2026 on our fleet of 22 sailboats! The Sailing School at HRMM 2026 youth sailing programs include: The Parent-Child Sailing class is for parents (or caregivers) and their children ages five to eight. The class comprises four 3-hour sessions (12 hours total) and aims to introduce children to the basics of sailing in a nurturing environment, so each student develops as a sailor while making new friends and having new experiences. Morning classes (9 am to noon) are for five- and six-year-olds with their adults, and afternoon classes (1 - 4 pm) are for seven- and eight-year-olds with their adults. Classes are designed for one adult and one child to sail together. No prior sailing experience is necessary. Parent-Child Sailing will take place on June 29 - July 1 and August 17 - 20. Fees are $425 per registrant per week. All HRMM members receive a 10% discount on registration. At HRMM’s Voyager Camp, adventure meets learning in this all-day, multi-activity youth program that blends sailing, boat building, woodworking, museum education, solar boat tours, and hands-on STEAM activities into a unique experience. Designed for youths aged 9-17, this program is perfect for all skill levels. Our Seafarers (9-12 years) and Navigators (13-17 years) will spend each day sailing for three hours, practicing boat building and woodworking for 90 minutes, and participating in other STEAM activities involving history, crafts, games, and tours on our solar vessel, Solaris, all while making friends, learning new skills and fostering their creativity! Mid-day, Seafarers and Navigators will gather for an outdoor lunch onshore—perfect for sharing stories of their adventures. HRMM’s professional woodworkers, museum and science educators, and US Sailing Certified Instructors are here to guide your kids every step of the way, ensuring they understand how STEAM principles come alive both in the workshop and on the water! The Voyager Program will run Monday-Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm for six one-week sessions July 6th thorough August 14th. Fees are $795 per week. All HRMM members receive a 10% discount on registration. Find more information and registration details at hrmm.org or here. Scholarship Opportunities. Creating a more inclusive waterfront by, providing access and removing financial barriers when needed is a critical part of our mission. We are pleased to offer scholarship opportunities to deserving young people for our summer programs. Financial aid and scholarships are available based upon need and available funding. Find youth scholarship information and application details at hrmm.org or here. The Hudson River Maritime Museum is dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of the maritime history of the Hudson River, its tributaries and related industries. In addition to extensive collections documenting maritime transportation, industry, recreation, and natural science, the museum offers classes and programs at its Woodworking School, Sailing and Rowing School, and aboard Solaris, the 100% solar powered tour boat and floating classroom. Now in its 46th year, HRMM is located along the historic Rondout waterfront in downtown Kingston. For more information about the Hudson River Maritime Museum, please visit hrmm.org, find HRMM on Facebook, or call 845.338.0071. |
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