Three hands-on paths for every student.
Every EHDW class falls into one of three programs, each with its own skills, standards alignment, and format. Explore our programs below.
DIY Builders
Woodworking & Electrical Skills for TK - 8 Learners
Build something real plus the skills to go with it! Students use real hand tools and assembly materials to develop fundamental woodworking and electrical skills. After assembling take-home project kits, students decorate and personalize their work and gain confidence in their skills and understanding of how everyday objects are made.
Makers
Design & Engineering Challenges for TK - 8 Learners
Turn problems into opportunities and ideas into solutions! Students work collaboratively to tackle real-world design and engineering challenges. Using the design-thinking framework, students explore a problem, brainstorm solutions, prototype and test ideas, and think critically about how their solutions can continue to be improved upon.
Grow-It-Yourself
Agriculture and Food Systems for TK - 8 Learners
Grow it from seed to harvest! Students take ownership of the full plant lifecycle as they plant, nurture, observe, harvest, and taste what they grow. Through each planting, students explore the science of agriculture, food systems, where our food comes from, and sustainable practices they can continue to use at home.
Ways to bring our programs to your students.
We partner with school districts, charter schools, community organizations, and parents to deliver high-quality, hands-on learning experiences — however fits your needs best.
Electives, ELO-P & After-School Programs
We'll help you implement DIY Builders, Makers, and Grow-It-Yourself classes in your electives, after-school, and out-of-school-time programs, either with instructors we provide, or professional development and curriculum for your existing staff.
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DIY Builders Project Kits
Purchase DIY Builders Woodworking & Electrical project kits by the class set. Choose from 40+ DIY projects, each with assembly supplies, printed & digital lesson plans, and video step-by-step instructions.
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Charter Schools
We work with charter schools as service and product vendors. For the 2026 - 2027 school year, we are actively offering services through Golden Valley, Blue Ridge Academy, and River Oaks Academy.
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Classes, Private Events, Field Trips & Camps
Book a DIY Builders, Makers, or Grow-It-Yourself class for a birthday party, private class, or reach out about hosting a Field Trip with us where students explore hands-on learning and career pathways in a real manufacturing business.
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Beyond the classroom
We collaborate with schools, districts, youth programs, community organizations, and parks & recreation departments to bring project-based learning to diverse student populations — plus private workshops, field trips, birthday parties, and camps.
Field trips, classes, and private events hosted by us will be held at our workshop in Oxnard, CA.
Ready to Bring Hands-On Programs to Your Site?
Whether you're a school, district, community organization, or family, we'll help you find the right fit.