DIY Wooden Tugboats (12 Pack)

DIY Wooden Tugboats bring nautical creativity to craft time with a paintable wooden boat kids can decorate, imagine with, and proudly display.

Set Sail with a Classic Nautical Craft

DIY Wooden Tugboats are a timeless craft that invites kids to explore color, creativity, and imaginative play. Each tugboat features smooth, unfinished wood that is easy to decorate and sturdy enough to become a lasting keepsake.

This project fits beautifully into ocean units, transportation themes, and summer programming. Kids enjoy designing their own tugboat with bold colors and details, then using it for pretend play or displaying it as a finished piece.

Because there are no strings or extra parts to manage, setup stays simple. That makes this craft especially easy to run for classrooms, camps, and group activities where smooth flow matters.

Why These Wooden Tugboats Are a Program Favorite

• Nautical theme that fits many seasonal programs
• Simple structure keeps setup and cleanup easy
• Encourages imaginative play after decorating
• Strong visual impact when displayed together

Product Highlights

• Nautical-Inspired – Perfect for ocean and transportation themes
• DIY-Ready – Smooth unfinished wood made for decorating
• Simple Build – No string or extra parts to manage
• Display-Worthy – Finished boats look great on shelves or tables

What’s Included

Unfinished wooden tugboats ready for decorating.

This Tugboat Craft Is Great For

• Schools: Supports ocean and transportation lessons. Students connect creativity with learning about boats and travel.
• After-School Programs: A calm, creative activity. Kids enjoy decorating and imaginative play without complicated steps.
• Camps: A summer nautical favorite. Perfect for ocean week, beach themes, or rainy-day crafting.
• Recreation Centers: An easy group craft. Simple setup makes it ideal for large groups.
• Home: A fun nautical project. Great for weekends or themed craft days.
• Nursing Homes / Senior Centers: A gentle creative activity. Painting wooden boats encourages focus and conversation.
• VBS: A great fit for ocean or journey themes. Kids create a tugboat they can display as a reminder of the program.

How to Get Started

• Set out tugboats and decorating supplies
• Paint or color designs on the wooden surface
• Allow decorations to dry completely
• Display finished tugboats or use for pretend play

Tips for Decorating and Display

• Use bright nautical colors like red, blue, and yellow
• Add simple details like windows or stripes
• Display as a group for a strong visual effect

Explore More

Find more ocean-inspired craft ideas on our blog and explore related projects in our Sea Life Crafts collection.

Order Your DIY Wooden Tugboats Today

DIY Wooden Tugboats are a simple, satisfying craft that blends creativity with imagination. Kids paint them, name them, and proudly show them off. Add these to your program when you want a low-stress project with high engagement and lasting appeal.