DIY Wooden Sailboats (12 Pack)

Set sail for a craft day kids won’t stop talking about. DIY Wooden Sailboats let kids paint, personalize, and build their own sailboat—then race the whole fleet or display them as ocean-themed décor. Perfect for camps, classrooms, VBS, and birthday parties that want a hands-on project with a big payoff.

A Paint-and-Play Wooden Sailboat Craft Kids Can Race and Show Off

These unfinished wooden sailboats are made for creativity—kids paint the boat, decorate the sail, and make each one totally unique. It’s the perfect blend of art + activity because once the decorating is done, kids can line them up for a “fleet race” or use them for imaginative play.

This is a favorite for group settings because it keeps kids engaged for a solid stretch of time, works for a wide age range, and fits perfectly into ocean themes, Under the Sea weeks, Rocky Beach VBS themes, and summer camp programming.

Run it as a craft station, a classroom project, or a party activity—then finish with a boat race for the ultimate “we made this!” moment.

Why Programs Love Build-and-Decorate Crafts

Build-and-decorate projects are a win because kids feel like they’re creating something real—not just coloring a page. Teachers love these for makerspace energy and hands-on creativity, and camps love them because the finished project becomes an activity (race them!) without extra planning.

Plus, it’s easy to differentiate—simple painting for younger kids, detailed designs and patterns for older kids.

Product Highlights

• Paint + Play Craft – Decorate a sailboat, then race it or display it
• Perfect for Ocean Themes – Great for Under the Sea weeks, VBS, summer camps, and beach units
• Great for Groups – Ideal for classrooms, camps, parties, and craft stations
• Individually Packaged – Each craft kit is packed separately for easy, stress-free handouts

• Creative Keepsake – Kids take home a boat they designed themselves

What’s Included

Wooden pieces and fabric sails.

This Craft Is Great For

• Camps: A perfect summer craft + activity combo. Great for cabin time, beach week, and ending with a boat race.
• Schools: An engaging ocean-themed project. Great for art class, makerspaces, and sea-life units, with a fun “fleet” display.
• VBS / Sunday School: An easy group craft for themed programs. Great for Under the Sea and Rocky Beach style themes.
• Recreation Centers: A crowd-friendly craft station. Great for community events and group projects with a take-home result.
• Parties: A hands-on activity kids love. Great for ocean birthdays and take-home favors that feel special.

Explore More

For more group event and creative activity ideas, visit our blog, including The Ultimate Guide to Hosting a Memorable Group Crafting Session and Guide: Maximize the Impact of Your Arts & Crafts Sessions.

You can also explore more ocean-themed activities in our Ocean Crafts collection and more paintable projects in our Wooden Crafts collection.

Order DIY Wooden Sailboats Today

DIY Wooden Sailboats are the kind of craft that turns into an experience—paint, build, and race a whole fleet. Perfect for camps, classrooms, VBS, and parties that want an easy project with big excitement.