Working with wood is an endeavor of hard work and creative interaction with something formed by its environment, it requires acute attention to discern what is required for it to take a new form. The same is true of working with youth. Our unique one-on-one mentorship programs are designed for marginalized and court-involved youth who need and deserve this kind of attention. Mentors and youth use boat building and other hands-on projects to create positive relationships, develop life skills, and gain new confidence. The experience often leads participants out of crisis and onto more intentional purposeful paths.