Great Lakes Boat Building School

"My father and I attended a one-week kayak-building class here in 2012, and it was one of our greatest life experiences together. Class consisted of about a dozen students, everyone building their own boat, and pitching in to help each other along the way. Staff is friendly, relaxed, and EXTREMELY knowledgeable. I did not take any of the school's semester-long courses but I spoke with students who did and they loved it. Look up the courses on the school's website. If you see any that interest you I strongly suggest you sign up. This is a marvelous place, and you wont regret it. I believe there is a hotel (or two?) in Cedarville, but when we were there my Dad and I camped at Carp River Campground. A nice place that we had pretty much to ourselves. The Les Cheneaux Historical Association & Museum are nearby and worth a visit. Lots of interesting exhibits, although it's small and won't take you more than a few hours at most. EDIT: My Dad died a year after we attended the GLBBS. Our time building our kayaks is one of my most cherished memories of my Old Man. I also have the boat he built, which will become a family heirloom. I am so glad we did this together."

"Staff are friendly and knowledgeable ."

"We went on the free tour they give on Fridays. Lot of nice boats being built. Going to go back next year."

"Great school friendly staff great teachers. They are producing graduates of all ages in much needed field."

"An excellent school teaching the skill of precision joinery and wooden boat construction. They turn out students of all ages with a high degree of skill to work with wood and composites."