Rising Tide: After-School Boatbuilding Program (Grades 6–9)
2025–26 School Year
⚓ Come build a boat with us!
Rising Tide is a hands-on after-school program that invites 6th–9th grade students roll up their sleeves and dive into the art of boatbuilding. Working alongside experienced workshop educators, students will:
- Learn woodworking skills and safety
- Work as a team to build boats from the ground up
- See their hard work pay off when the boat launches in the spring!
This unique program blends creativity, craftsmanship, and fun—perfect for students who love to build, explore, and take on new challenges. No experience is necessary to join!
Right now, students are working to build both a canoe and a skin-on-frame kayak in CBMM’s Education Workshop.
Program Schedule 2025-26
- Fall Session: Sept. 16–Nov. 6
- Winter Session: Jan. 20–March 5
- Spring Session: Mar 24–May 7
📍 Workshops meet Tuesdays & Thursdays, 3:30–5:30pm.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE WINTER SESSION
🚐 Transportation provided! Free transportation is available for students at St. Michaels Middle/High School and Easton Middle School. Transportation from other schools may be available by request. Each session takes place on CBMM’s campus in the Education Workshop.
Cost
The Rising Tide program is generously supported by CBMM’s donors. At registration, families may select the level of financial program support that would most benefit their family to ensure their child is able to participate in the program.
- Suggested Family Contribution- $150
- Partial Program Support- $75
- Full Program Support- No Cost
Age requirements
Rising Tide is open to students in grades six to nine; students in grades 10 to 12 may also apply for admission to the program.
Class dates and times
After-school classes are held from 3:30–5:30pm. Rising Tide follows Talbot County Public School weather related closings. If school is closed or dismissed early, classes at CBMM will also be canceled.
Appropriate clothing
Safety is our highest priority. Students are required to wear closed-toe shoes in the shop. We provide safety glasses, hearing protection, and dust protection in the shop. We also recommend wearing clothes that are okay to get messy. The shop is not climate controlled and students should bring an old jacket or sweater in the colder months. Space is provided to change clothes, and students can leave work clothes at the shop if they attend classes regularly.
To learn more, contact us at 410-745-4988 or registration@cbmm.org.
