A group of Delta Secondary students in the Grade 12 carpentry and joinery course worked on a cabin at Stave Lake last month.
The annual project is a big part of the career preparation program, says teacher Wayne McKinnon.
"The kids learn best by doing," he said.
Eleven students made the trip to Stave Lake, working nine-to 10-hour days for just over a week on the cabin for owners Gordon and Marian DeSmet.
Students worked on the frame throughout the year at school, disassembled the structure into movable sections, took it to the permanent location by truck and worked on more framing.
"These boys did a great job building our cabin and need to be recognized for their efforts," the DeSmets in an e-mail to the Optimist.
About 25 students worked on the cabin over the course of the school year.
McKinnon is looking for another project for next year's class. If you're interested, contact him at [email protected].
