Handmade Wooden Boards

Have you ever wanted the chance to create your own custom, handmade charcuterie, cutting, or serving board? This is your opportunity! As we gather on the dock and draw inspiration from the beauty and tranquility of the lake and the island, each of us will learn how to create a functional and charming piece of art.

As a member of this creative community, you will have the rare opportunity to use some red oak from a tree that was felled and milled on Three Mile Island, as well as other local native hardwoods. You will work directly with the instructor in laying out the design, shape, materials, texture, features, and the finishing process. Completed boards will then be personalized through wood burning, branding, stamping or a combination of all three. Typical boards will measure about 10" wide x 20" long, but each board will have its own unique shape and dimensions.

You will learn how to safely use a spokeshave, jigsaw, palm router, orbital sander, drill press, and wood burning tool. We will cover woodworking safety procedures and personal protective equipment. Additionally, we will discuss basic woodworking, hand and power tool use, identifying and handling hardwoods, finishing, and shop etiquette. You will leave the island with your own one-of-a-kind board and the knowledge and skill of how to make it.

About Sam Bridge

I have been a professional woodworker for over 25 years. I got my start while on the summer Croo at Three Mile in the 1990s, then became the maintenance supervisor there in the early 2000s when the New Castle (composting outhouse), Launch House and main dock were all being rebuilt. As a volunteer on the island, I contributed to the construction of four new camper cabins.

I have taught and trained many employees, Croo, and volunteers in carpentry and woodworking projects both on TMI and professionally. While living and working in the Boston area, I attended the North Bennett Street School for Carpentry and Woodworking in 2001-2002. Currently I specialize in cabinet- and furniture-making out of my shop in southern Maine and in the past have worked in the residential carpentry and remodeling industry.

Facilitator: Sam Bridge

Reservation Terms & Conditions

Deposits & Payment: Your deposit of $200 per person is required with your reservation request. Full payment is due at the end of your stay. We can now accept credit cards as final payment but prefer you pay by cash or check.

Changes & Cancellations: You must notify the registrar (registrar@3mile.org, 856-235-2210) or the summer managers (manager@3mile.org, 603-279-7626 after June 15) to change or cancel a reservation. You may substitute different named individuals with advance notice.

Cancellations in whole or in part are subject to the following Payment Terms:

50% of your applicable deposit will be refunded if you cancel all or part of your reservation prior to 30 days before your scheduled arrival.

You must pay the full amount if you cancel within 30 days of your scheduled arrival.

Consider purchasing trip insurance in case you need to cancel your reservation.

Camp Capacity: Camp capacity is fixed to protect the island’s fragile ecosystem. Additions to your reservation will be addressed on a space-available basis and are subject to additional deposit. You may not arrive at the camp with more guests than the number for whom you have reserved space unless you have received permission from the managers before your arrival.

Lottery Dates: The earliest date for submitting your reservations is January 1. All full-week reservation requests dated between Jan. 1 – Jan 15 will be given equal opportunity in the lottery. Partial week requests will be considered after May 1, space permitting.

Note: One reservation = one invoice. If you need SEPARATE INVOICES, please fill out a SEPARATE RESERVATION FORM and include a SEPARATE DEPOSIT CHECK for each invoice.

Membership: A valid AMC member number for each camper must be provided NOW to receive the lower member rate, otherwise campers will be billed at the non-member rate. Family Memberships include up to two adults and any children under 21 living in your household. This membership class does not include family members living outside of your household. Join the AMC here.

Cabin Limits & Preferences: There is a limit of 4 cabins/12 people per reservation. There are two beds per cabin. Cots are available to add a third person. Please be sure to provide at least 3 alternative preferences for both cabin and week. If your first choice is not available, we will try to accommodate your second choice, and if need be, your third choice.

Responsibility: The person named on the form is responsible for payment.

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Your deposit of $200 per person is required with your reservation request. Full payment is due at the end of your stay. We can now accept credit cards as final payment but prefer you pay by cash or check.

Handmade Wooden Boards

About Sam Bridge

Facilitator: Sam Bridge

Three Mile Island Camp

Reservation Terms & Conditions

Return Policy