Sign Up for an Event
Michael’s Woodshop offers a number of scheduled events:
- Pinewood Derby Days (seasonal)
- Woodwork Merit Badge Classes
- Woodworking 101
Schedule Your Own Event
Michael’s Woodshop may be reserved by NCAC Scouts, Units, and Districts for events such as:
- Eagle Scout Projects
- Pack or Den Activities (Pinewood Derby, Baloo the Builder)
- Troop Activities (Service Projects, Trailer Build-out)
- District Events (Camporees, Merit Badge Days)
For questions or additional information, please email us at michaelswoodshop.cwbs@gmail.com.
More Information
Woodshop Events
Michael’s Woodshop is pleased to offer a wide range of activities for Scouts of all ages. We are offering project nights focused around Baloo the Builder and Webelos Build-It activities, Woodwork Merit Badge sessions, and a Woodworking 101 series of classes.
Upcoming Events
| Date / Time | Event Link | Description | $ |
| Dates in Dec and Jan | Pinewood Derby Days | Come out and work on your car in our supervised wood shop. | 5 |
| 2020 Sessions | Woodwork MB Classroom Sessions | Classroom Session for WW MB 1, 2, 3b, 7 | 5 |
| 2020 Sessions | Woodwork MB Shop time | Supervised shop time for Woodwork MB 4, 5, & 6 | 10 |
Youth Protection Note
Please note: Michael’s Woodshop maintains required YPT standards. That is we ensure that two registered adult leaders 21 years of age or older are at all Scouting activities.
Units attending events at Michael’s Woodshop must help us with the requirement that “A registered female leader 21 years of age or older must be present at any activity involving female youth.” If you unit is bringing female youth, you must provide a female leader over the age of 21. If a female leader is unavailable the Scout must attend with one of their parents.
Reserving Michael’s Woodshop
Michael’s Woodshop has the tools and work space to complete almost any woodworking or carpentry project and may be reserved by Scouts, Units, and Districts for a wide variety of Scouting activities, including Eagle Scout Projects, Pack or Den activities, Troop activities, and District Events.
Our group of volunteer Shop Stewards can assist you in organizing and tailoring an activity to meet the age range and size of your group and they are available to supervise and assist your event. Units with Trained Activity Leaders may host their own shop sessions.
Woodshop Usage Fees
How to Reserve
- Decide on a project (and have plans or drawings if possible)
- Determine the number of Scouts who will attend and their ages
- Determine if you will provide a Trained Leader
- View our Calendar to identify dates that the shop is not in use. We recommend selecting a primary date and one or two alternates.
- Request a date.
Support Michael’s Woodshop
We are always looking for ways to expand or improve the capabilities of Michael’s Woodshop. We happily accept donations of new or good condition used tools. We have created a wish list of items that we currently need. For those that wish to purchase an item for the shop, we have included many items on our Amazon registry. Small items may be dropped off at the office or shipped directly to Camp Snyder.
Camp William B. Snyder
Attn: Wood Shop
6100 Antioch Rd
Haymarket, VA 20169
Phone: 571-248-4904
Just because an item does not appear on our wish list does not mean we can’t use it. If you have good condition used tools that are not listed or large equipment that you would like to donate, please contact us at michaelswoodshop.cwbs@gmail.com to determine our current needs. We are happy to arrange to pick up large, heavy or bulky items.
Volunteering & Training
Michael’s Woodshop is operated by a group of volunteer Shop Stewards. Due to increasing demand for use of the wood stop, we are currently in need of additional Shop Stewards as well as Shop Assistants to support the upcoming “Pinewood Derby Days”. In addition, you can also help by becoming a Trained Activity Leader or a Trained User which reduces the burden on our Shop Stewards. Trained Activity Leaders may host their own events and Trained Users may use the shop individually.
Become a Shop Steward
Basic Requirements:
- Experienced woodworker
- BSA registered adult leader
- Current YPT
- First Aid/CPR certification
Shop Stewards are expected to have proficiency with shop tools and equipment (supplemental instruction can be provided). In addition, they will follow and enforce all shop safety rules and have a willingness to instruct and guide Scouts and inexperienced adults. Shop Stewards should be willing to assist with at least one session (3-4 hours) a month.
Become a Shop Assistant
(Pinewood Derby Days)
Basic Requirements:
- BSA registered adult/older youth
- Ability to lead Cub Scouts
- Comfortable in the woodshop
Shop Assistants are expected to have a positive, safety-oriented attitude and willingness and ability to guide Cub Scout age youth. Shop Assistants will organize arriving Scouts, give safety briefings, guide Scouts through the initial work stations, and may assist with certain tasks (instruction provided). Shop Assistants should be willing to assist with 3 or more sessions (3-4 hours) during the December to February time period.
Shop Safety Training for Activity Leaders
Basic Requirements:
- Intermediate woodworking skills
- BSA registered adult leader
- Current YPT
A Trained Activity Leader is expected to have intermediate level woodworking skills and to have or develop proficiency with all tools that will be used. Trained Leaders must be willing to follow and enforce all shop safety rules AND to stay within their ability at all times. Trained Activity Leaders may lead their own unit events or may work together with a Shop Steward. Tool instruction and skill development time can be scheduled.
Shop Safety Training for Adult Shop Users
(Adult Staff & Volunteers)
Basic Requirements:
- Basic woodworking skills
A Trained User is expected to have a basic knowledge and comfort level with shop tools and equipment. A Trained User is expected to follow shop safety rules at all times AND to only operate tools for which they have been certified. A Trained User is not permitted to supervise others in the shop. Tool instruction and skill development time can be scheduled.
Camp Map
Please proceed directly to Michael’s Woodshop when you arrive.
A small parking area is located at the west end of the STEM building
Photo Gallery
Please enjoy our photo gallery. If you would like to submit photos of your wood shop event or project, please email your photos and a brief caption to Camp.Snyder@Scouting.org. Please include “Wood Shop Photo” in the subject line of your email.
Our Shop
Large Tools
Table Saw 
Planer 
Radial Arm Saw 
Band Saw 
Lathe 
Miter Saw 
Large Drill Press 
ShopSmith (circa 1948)
Scroll Saws
Bench Top Tools
Belt/Disc Sander 
Belt/Disc Sander 
Spindle Sander
Work Space
Miter Saw Bench 
Main Work Bench 
Lumber Storage Rack 
Clamps 
Cordless Tools 
Fastener Storage Center
Shop Safety
We are committed to the safety of all participants. While you are always welcome to bring your own safety gear, we do have safety glasses and ear protection available. Airborne saw dust is not only an irritant; it can pose health risks. To minimize this risk, we have installed a dust collection system, a down draft table for sanding and two air filtration units.
About Michael’s Woodshop
Michael’s Woodshop was created through the vision and leadership of Michael W. Snowden and is dedicated in his memory