IMMERSIVE SUMMER FUN

Every summer, the Hudson River Maritime Museum offers kids and teens a chance to experience the magic and history of the Hudson Valley’s rich maritime traditions through on-land and on-water programs. The museum's Wooden Boat and Sailing Schools, located on the banks of the Rondout Creek in Kingston, host immersive multi-day courses that teach practical skills in sailing and woodworking which build self-confidence and forge new friendships.

Booking for Youth Summer Sailing and Woodworking programs begins Jan 30, 2024.

SAILING - JUNE, JULY & AUGUST

Parent & Child
​Ages 5-9
with an accompanying adult

Designed for an adult and accompanying child to sail and learn together, this three-session, 9-hour program introduces children to the basics of sailing. We are offering two sessions this summer, June 26 - 28 & July 1 - 3.

Tuition: $210 - $250 ​

Introduction to Sailing
​Ages 7-9

This course teaches children ages seven to nine the basics of sailing. We are offering this three-session class (9 hours in total) twice this summer, June 26 - 28 & July 1 - 3.

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Youth Sailing
​Ages 10-17
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We are offering our five-day youth sailing course 8 times throughout July and August This course teaches basic or higher level sailing on 8' Optimist Prams, 14' & 16' Capri sailboats, 14' High Performance 420 sailboats, and other sailboats. ​

WOODWORKING - JULY & AUGUST​

Building & Sailing Boats
Ages 10-17

August 27-30, 2023
​A four-day program that combines activities on the water and in the wood shop to introduce the basics of woodworking, boatbuilding, and sailing.

Woodworking
Ages 10-17

July & August, 2024
Students will learn the basics of woodworking and carpentry in the Wooden Boat School's wood shop during this week-long class running Monday-Friday from 10 AM - 2 PM. We are offering four versions of this course each featuring a different project. Join us for 1 week or all 4!​
Build a Tool Box
July 8-12
Make a Stool & Bandsaw Spoon
​July 22-26
Build a Bandsaw Box & Do Nothing Machine
​August 5-9
Make a Half Hull Boat Model
August 19-23

Build a Soap Box Derby Car
​Ages 11-17

August 12-16, 2024
​Be part of a team designing and building a wooden car from scratch, then enter it into Kingston's Soap box Derby-an annual parade of non-motorized kinetic sculptures!  You'll learn woodworking and mechanical skills along the way. And one lucky student will get to pilot the car on the day of the derby!