For those who want to learn the basics of traditional boatbuilding through hands-on experience but are not seeking a 2-year commitment, we offer internships. Four, six, eight weeks and beyond, interns build one flat-bottom skiff or another boat of their choice as long as the project is approved by our instructors, and will work through the details of constructing that design.

Interns independently pursue their own project without direct supervision, but participate in the 'Shop community and work alongside apprentices and other interns.

Interns who have the most successful internships are curious and self-motivated, but are also willing to seek help and ask questions. During their weeks here, Interns have the opportunity to learn about other boat construction during Friday Walkaround (see description of Walkaround in the Apprenticeship section) and Friday Activities with apprentices and staff.

Independent Internships
Independent Internships are designed to be custom programs. They can begin at any time during the year and can be any duration, as long as the Intern's proposed project is appropriate for the time allotted. Though the Independent Internship program is extremely flexible, many participants do not arrive with a specific design or project in mind. In this case we offer 6 and 8-week internships in skiff construction and have developed a program around this boat that will teach the basics of boatbuilding.

Cooperative Internships
Cooperative Internships allow students at academic institutions to add an experiential component to their education. Depending on the school and their specific requirements for field study, we work directly with administrators and arrange for interns to fit our program into their required curriculum. In addition to boat work, Atlantic Challenge offers the opportunity to become involved and learn about the management and philosophy of a community driven non-profit organization.


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