Learning to work with one’s hands and handle some of the basic tools of construction and creation are very significant skills in the eyes of the staff at Hawkeye. Campers learn safety precautions, safe handling techniques, and proper usage of a range of hand and power tools. Campers have the opportunity to create a variety of wood projects including Adirondack chairs, bird feeders, bookcases, tables, and camp trunks but also participate in repairs and construction around campus.

     As we have moved to a new location and our community is growing there will be some larger construction projects around camp in which campers will get to participate.  Our woodworking staff work extremely hard to include campers and staff in many projects around camp to continue to build our sense of ownership of the physical space in concert with the already deep sense of shared community.