Learn teamwork, basic woodworking skills and STEM skills used not only in boat building but in everyday life. Discover the career opportunities available in such fields as carpentry, composite construction, marine systems (mechanical, electrical, plumbing), marine transportation, recreational boating, and marine ecology as well as many others! Engaging students in the boat building process with Chicago Maritime Arts Center is a great process for youths ages 11-18 years old to learn, practice, and apply academic concepts, as well as skill and working with others, in a unique and hands-on environment that stimulates learning.

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While building boats, students learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) skills, as they follow building plans, use specialized tools and materials, and solve problems. Whether applying techniques of angle and length measurements, or understanding material properties to construct a seaworthy, durable boat, students have the chance to learn and develop a variety of hands-on skills and experience. 

Projects are individualized to challenge students of middle or high school age, no matter their academic level and developmental stage.  Boat building is an unconventional, yet unique way, of engaging ALL students, teaching tools and life skills they can use throughout their lives independent of success in more traditional classroom settings.

EVERY CHILD MATTERS

 

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