New Pond Boat Building Workshop for TOTS

Once again, the Lakeside Wooden Boat Society is offering pond boat building for youngsters under the white tent in Central Park. Under the direction of Lakesider Sally Adams and her group of volunteers, children (K-3rd grade recommended) may build a balloon powered "jet boat" or a "super sailboat" (3rd grade-5th grade recommended). Using various tools such as hammers, simple saws and drill press, children are guided from station to station using built jigs and precut parts donated by craftsman, Dick Swanson.

This year, LWBS is letting preschoolers get in on the fun. "Puddle boats" may also be assembled at a workshop geared for them (Ages 4-K). A parent or caregiver must stay during the experience. Workshops are offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the 2011 season. "Puddle boats" meet Tuesday from 9:00-9:45; "Super sailboats" meet Tuesday from 10:30-12:00; “Jet boats meet Thursday from 9:00a to 10:30a and11:00a to 12:30p. Registration is done on the lawn in front of the Rhein Center and the cost ($10.00) is collected at the time of registration.

Relatives and friends are invited to watch as the children assemble their boats and become part of the 2011 Lakeside fleet. Bring your cameras and Lakeside smiles! Get wet launching your own wooden boat again and again!