Summer Programs
We offer a variety of engaging summer programs that teach skills in creative reuse, tool usage, and repair.
Repair Corps
Repair Corps is a service-learning opportunity for teens focusing on developing repair and reuse skills. In this “earn to learn” program, Repair Corps members will work on community-oriented repair and reuse projects for three weeks. Through these projects, teens will learn how to use a variety of hand tools, power tools, and diagnostics. Repair Corps is an exciting opportunity to develop job skills, leadership, team work, and hands-on vocational skills while contributing to community projects and reducing waste!
Details:
The Repair Corps Crew will be led by a Sustainability Pathways Fellow from Western Washington University, the Methow Recycles Program Manager, and a variety of community Repair Mentors who are expert fixers, tinkerers, and reusers. Repair Corps will meet at Methow Recycles in Twisp, but will participate in project work at a variety of locations around the valley. Repair Corps Crew Members will need to be responsible for their own transportation to Methow Recycles. Transportation to project sites will be arranged by the Crew Leaders. Repair Corps Members do not need to have their own vehicle for transportation, but they may drive their own vehicle if they wish.
Summer 2026 Focus Areas: Small Engine Repair, Deconstruction, and Salvage
Ages: 14 - 18
Dates: June 29 - July 17
Work Days: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 9am - 2pm (15 hours/wk)
Compensation: $600 stipend
Participation in all three weeks of programming is required.
Application opens March 2
Please reach out to the Program Manager, Zoey Gray, at zoey@methowrecycles.org with additional questions!
Jr. Repair Corps
Camp ReMake is getting a makeover! Jr. Repair Corps is our new summer camp experience, where we’ll be digging deeper into tool usage, repair, and reuse. Jr. Repair Corps is a fun opportunity to learn how to use tools, build cool projects, and learn how to creatively reuse and upcycle materials through community service-learning, all while having a ton of summer fun!
Details:
Location: TBD
Ages: 9 - 13
Sessions:
July 27th-30th: Building and Deconstruction
August 3rd-6th: Textiles and Trashion
August 10th-13th: From Waste to Wonder (in collaboration with Methow Arts!)
Times: Monday - Thursday, 9am - 3pm; Optional “Funday Friday” add-on, 9am - 1pm
Cost: $250 for Monday - Thursday; $280 with optional Friday half day
Scholarships are available - request a scholarship by checking the applicable box on the registration form
Registration opens March 16
Please reach out to the Program Manager, Zoey Gray, at zoey@methowrecycles.org with additional questions!
A BIG thank you to our friends at Kiwanis for support in making Jr. Repair Corps happen!
