Woodworking
Wooden Toolbox
A classic first build — measure, cut, drill, assemble and finish a toolbox that lasts.
Ages 8–122 sessions
- Measuring
- Drilling
- Fastening
North Dallas · Est. 2026
Real Tools.Real Skills.Real Confidence.
North Dallas' hands-on academy where kids build, fix, create and discover skills they'll use for life.
Programs for ages 7–17 · McKinney / Frisco / North Dallas
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Founding Families Campaign
Help us build the first Kids Trades Academy
We're building something North Dallas families have been asking for — a place where kids put down the screen, pick up real tools, and learn how the world around them actually works.
Founding families receive early access to class registration, camps, special events and opening offers.
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72%
- Priority class registration
- Early camp access
- Founding-family events
- Opening offers
McKinney / Frisco corridor · Launch 2026
Why Kids Trades Academy
Kids were built to build.
They take things apart. They ask how everything works. They want to drill, hammer, fix, build, create and make something real.
We give that curiosity somewhere to go.
Fig. 01 — The workbench
Less scrolling.
More building.
Program Explorer
Find Their Program
Seven ways in. One outcome — kids who can actually do things. Every program runs on real tools, real materials and real projects they take home.
Ages 7–17KTA Homeschool
Recurring weekday hands-on trade education for homeschool students.
- Tool safety
- Measuring & construction math
- Woodworking, drilling & fastening
- Schedule
- Weekday mornings, 2–4 sessions/week
- Starting
- Starting at $279/month
Ages 7–13KTA Build Club
Trade screen time for build time.
- An alternative to screen-based extracurriculars
- Real tools, real materials
- A finished project to take home
- Schedule
- After school, 1–2 afternoons/week
- Starting
- Starting at $219/month
Ages 13–17KTA Teen Trades
Advanced introduction to skilled trades and career pathways.
- Carpentry & construction
- Electrical systems & low voltage
- HVAC & plumbing systems
- Schedule
- Weekly, weekday evenings or weekends
- Starting
- Starting at $349/month
Ages 7–17KTA Camps
Summer, school-break and specialty build camps.
- Build It Camp
- Junior Carpenter Camp
- Fix-It Camp
- Schedule
- Week-long sessions, summer & school breaks
- Starting
- Starting at $375/week
Ages 6–12KTA Birthday Builds
The birthday party where everyone leaves with something they built.
- Starter: Race Car Rally, ages 6 to 11, $450
- Builder: Birdhouse Build, ages 7 to 12, $695
- Pro: Tool Caddy Build, ages 8 to 12, $795
- Schedule
- Weekends & select weekdays, 2 hours
- Starting
- $450
Ages 7–17KTA Workshops
Saturday and weekend project workshops.
- A new build every session
- All materials included
- Ideal first-timer introduction
- Schedule
- Saturdays & select weekends
- Starting
- Starting at $69
Ages 7–17Mobile KTA
We bring the workshop to your group.
- Schools & private schools
- Homeschool co-ops
- Churches & community centers
- Schedule
- By appointment, weekdays & weekends
- Starting
- $595
Ages 6–8Homeschool Discovery Lab
Little hands. Real tools. Big ideas.
- Tool identification and safety
- Measuring and marking
- Fasteners and connectors
- Schedule
- Weekday mornings
- Starting
- $449
Ages 9–11Homeschool Build Lab
Stop watching people build things. Start building them.
- Six rotating trades modules
- Progressively harder builds
- Working with real power tools under supervision
- Schedule
- Weekday mornings
- Starting
- $599
Ages 12–14Trades Explorer
Find out what you're good at by actually doing it.
- Six exploration modules
- Every module ends in a finished build
- Final challenge: the Trades Explorer Capstone
- Schedule
- Weekday afternoons
- Starting
- $799
Ages 15–17Career Trades Academy
Don't just ask what you want to be. Try it.
- Starts with KTA Core Trades Foundations
- Choose a pathway after foundations
- Ends with the Master Build capstone
- Schedule
- Weekday afternoons & evenings
- Starting
- $999
Ages 6–17Homeschool Build Days
One day. One build. One new skill.
- Single-session workshops
- Every student takes home what they build
- Perfect first Passport badge
- Schedule
- Saturdays & school breaks
- Starting
- $49
Not sure where to start?
Tell us their age. We'll tell you the room they belong in.
Get a RecommendationStudent BuildsThey don't just learn it.
They don't just learn it.
They build it.
Finished student work · photographed in the workshop
Woodworking
Birdhouse
Students lay out, cut and assemble a weather-ready birdhouse.
Ages 7–1090 minutes
- Measuring
- Drilling
- Fastening
Woodworking
Workshop Shelf
A wall shelf built from raw lumber with square joints and a hand finish.
Ages 8–122 sessions
- Measuring
- Fastening
- Finishing
Woodworking
Step Stool
Load-bearing joinery and stability — a real test of accuracy and planning.
Ages 10–143 sessions
- Measuring
- Drilling
- Framing
Electrical
Working Lamp
Students wire a switch, socket and cord into a lamp that actually turns on.
Ages 10–142 sessions
- Wiring
- Low voltage
- Assembling
Every project goes home with the builderAges 7–17 · All materials included
Inside the Workshop
This is what focus looks like.
No screens. No shortcuts. Just kids, real tools, and the moment it clicks.
See Student BuildsSkills Explorer
What Will They Learn?
Five skill worlds, one hands-on path. Pick a world to see the skills and the projects students actually complete.
Build
Measure twice. Build once.
From raw lumber to a finished structure — students learn how real things get made, and why accuracy matters.
Skills Covered
- Carpentry
- Framing
- Drywall
- Woodworking
- Construction math
Project 01
Wooden toolbox
Project 02
Small framed wall
Project 03
Storage box
Project 04
Build-it shelf
Project Gallery
Look What I Built.
Every project below is one a student takes home. Filter by difficulty or program to see where your child would start.
Difficulty
Program
BeginnerWooden Toolbox
Ages 8–12 · Woodworking · 2 sessions
- Measuring
- Drilling
- Fastening
- Sanding
BeginnerBirdhouse
Ages 7–10 · Woodworking · 90 minutes
- Measuring
- Drilling
- Fastening
BeginnerWorkshop Shelf
Ages 8–12 · Woodworking · 2 sessions
- Measuring
- Fastening
- Finishing
IntermediateStep Stool
Ages 10–14 · Woodworking · 3 sessions
- Measuring
- Drilling
- Framing
- Sanding
IntermediateWorking Lamp
Ages 10–14 · Electrical · 2 sessions
- Wiring
- Low voltage
- Assembling
IntermediateFramed Wall Section
Ages 11–14 · Construction · 2 sessions
- Framing
- Measuring
- Fastening
IntermediatePlumbing Demo Board
Ages 11–15 · Plumbing · 2 sessions
- Plumbing
- Measuring
- Troubleshooting
IntermediateCircuit Board Lab
Ages 10–14 · Electrical · 90 minutes
- Wiring
- Electronics
- Troubleshooting
Achievement System
Skills You Can Wear.
Students earn digital and physical badges as they master real tools. Locked badges stay faded until the skill is signed off by an instructor.
Tool Safety
Level 01
Completed the workshop safety certification.
Tape Measure Master
Level 01
Measures to 1/16" accuracy without help.
Drill Operator
Level 02
Safe, controlled drilling and driving.
Woodworker
Level 02
Cut, joined and finished a woodworking project.
Builder
Level 03
Framed and assembled a multi-part structure.
Electric Explorer
Level 02
Wired a working low-voltage circuit.
Plumbing Explorer
Level 02
Assembled and pressure-tested a supply line.
HVAC Explorer
Level 03
Explored airflow, cooling and heating systems.
Fix-It Pro
Level 03
Diagnosed and repaired a real household fault.
Smart Home Builder
Level 03
Programmed and installed a smart device.
Project Leader
Level 04
Led a team build from plan to finish.
Badges unlock inside the member portal · Progress visible to parents in real time
Homeschool
Homeschool gets hands-on.
Add real-world practical skills to your homeschool curriculum with recurring weekday classes built on project-based learning.
- Recurring weekday schedule
- Construction math & applied science
- Engineering & collaboration
- Practical problem solving
Starting at $279/month
KTA Camps
Summer was made for building.
Week-long camps where students pick a theme, grab a tool and finish a real project by Friday.
Starting at $375/week
Birthday Builds
Best. Birthday. Ever.
Forget the bounce house. Let's build something. Every guest leaves with a project they made themselves — and bragging rights for a year.
Starting at $450· All materials & safety gear included
Teen Trades · Ages 13–17
Real training for the trades.
A more advanced introduction to skilled trades and practical career pathways — taught by working professionals with real job-site experience.
- Carpentry & construction
- Electrical & low voltage
- HVAC & plumbing systems
- Smart homes & networking
- Guest instructors & site visits
Starting at $349/month
Safety FirstSerious About Fun.
Serious About Fun.
Even More Serious About Safety.
Parents hand us their kids. That trust is the entire business. Our workshop standards are written, posted and enforced on every single build — and they're designed to be tightened as we finalize facility policies.
Safety language on this page reflects our operating standards and will be updated as policies are finalized for each academy location.
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Instructor supervision at all times
No student ever works with a tool outside direct instructor oversight.
02
Age-appropriate tool selection
Tools are matched to the age and demonstrated readiness of each student group.
03
Safety instruction before every tool
No tool is used until the group completes instruction and a supervised practice run.
04
Protective eyewear provided
Clear safety glasses are standard for all workshop activity, no exceptions.
05
Hearing protection where appropriate
Provided for louder stations and any activity that calls for it.
06
Controlled workshop zones
Dedicated tool stations with clear boundaries and one student per station.
Parent ConfidenceBuilt for kids.
Read our safety standardsBuilt for kids.
Designed with safety first.
01
Age-Appropriate Tools
Tools and projects matched to skill and developmental level.
02
Instructor Guided
Small-group instruction and supervised hands-on learning.
03
Real Skills
Practical skills kids can carry into school, hobbies and adulthood.
04
Confidence Through Building
Kids experience the pride of making something themselves.
Why KTA
Confidence feels different when you built it yourself.
Hands-on learning isn't a nice-to-have. It's how kids build problem-solving, patience and self-belief that transfers to everything else.
Typical Extracurricular
- Screens
- Worksheets
- Passive learning
- Virtual experiences
Kids Trades Academy
- Real tools
- Real materials
- Real projects
- Real problem solving
- Real accomplishment
Practical problem solving
Kids learn to diagnose, adjust and try again — the loop behind every trade.
Applied academics
Fractions, geometry and physics stop being abstract the moment they matter to a build.
Earned self-belief
You can't hand a child confidence. You give them something real to finish.
Career Pathways · Ages 13–17
There's More Than One Road to Success.
KTA introduces students to possibilities — not a decision they have to make today. Teens meet working professionals, tour job sites and get hands-on with the systems behind the trades.
Pathway 01
Construction
Carpentry, framing, project management, site supervision.
Pathway 02
Electrical
Residential, commercial and industrial electricians.
Pathway 03
HVAC
Heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration.
Pathway 04
Plumbing
Service, new construction and mechanical systems.
Pathway 05
Automotive
Technicians, service advisors, specialty shops.
Pathway 06
Manufacturing
Machining, fabrication, quality and production.
Pathway 07
Technology
Low voltage, networking and systems integration.
Pathway 08
Smart Infrastructure
Building automation, energy and connected systems.
Skilled trades offer strong wages, low debt and real demand. KTA's job is exposure — giving teens enough real experience to make their own informed choices later.
Explore Career PathwaysIndustry Partners
Help Build the Next Generation.
The trades have a workforce gap and a perception problem. KTA gives contractors, builders, manufacturers and technology companies a direct line to the next generation — in North Dallas.
ContractorsHomebuildersHVAC companiesElectrical contractorsPlumbing companiesManufacturersTool companiesTechnology companiesCommunity organizations
Sponsor a Lab
Put your name on the room where it happens.
Electrical Lab powered by [Partner]
Sponsor Tools
Equip a station with real, professional-grade tools.
Sponsor Student Scholarships
Open the door for a family who couldn't otherwise attend.
Host Career Demonstrations
Bring a live demo to a class or camp session.
Provide Guest Instructors
Send a tradesperson to teach a real skill.
Host Teen Career Visits
Let Teen Trades students see your operation up close.
Partnership tiers, naming rights and recognition packages are being finalized. Reach out and we'll build one around your business.
Become a KTA PartnerComing to North Dallas
Where should the first Kids Trades Academy open?
We're opening on the McKinney / Frisco / Plano corridor — and building a second academy where demand is loudest. Vote for your city and tell us your ZIP code.
Live demand map · 194 votes counted
McKinney63 votes
Frisco48 votes
Plano32 votes
Allen21 votes
Prosper17 votes
Celina9 votes
Other4 votes
Parent Voices
What Families Are Saying
We're capturing early feedback from North Dallas families as we approach opening.
"My son has taken apart every appliance in our house. This is the first thing that ever gave that curiosity somewhere real to go."
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Parent of a 10 year old · KTA Build Club
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"We were looking for a way to make math and science concrete. Building a real project every week did more than a year of worksheets."
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Parent of a 12 year old · KTA Homeschool
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"My teenager has a plan for the first time — and it isn't college or nothing. He's interested in the trades and this gave him real exposure."
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Parent of a 15 year old · KTA Teen Trades
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Founding Families · Limited Launch
Give them something real to finish.
Founding families get early access to class registration, camps, special events and opening offers — before we open the doors to everyone else.
143/ 200 families joined