Paleolithic Engineering

Step back in time and discover the incredible ingenuity of our ancestors! In this hands-on Winterim, you’ll explore how early humans crafted tools from rocks, wood, and natural fibers, and you’ll get to make and use your very own versions. From slings to spears, knives, and atlatls, you’ll learn the skills, history, and techniques behind these ancient inventions. Guided by Mr. Kellogg, you’ll safely work with sharp and tricky materials, practice your craftsmanship, and take your creations home to continue your Paleolithic adventures.

Hands-on Ancient Toolmaking: Learn to craft slings, spears, knives, scrapers, and atlatls using both ancient techniques and modern materials for safety.

Material Mastery: Understand how early humans sourced natural materials and how to adapt modern substitutes.

Skill in Action: Test your creations outdoors—practice slinging tennis balls, throwing darts, and cutting with stone tools.

Safety First: Work confidently with gloves, eye protection, and expert guidance while handling flint, wood, and other materials.

Take It Home: Keep your handmade tools and extra materials to keep experimenting and improving.

Choice & Creativity: On the final day, pick your favorite project to refine or expand, then show off your skills in an exciting field competition.

Why You’ll Love It:
If you love hands-on challenges, history, and testing your skills, this Winterim is your chance to be an engineer, historian, and adventurer all in one week!

On Campus

Seabury Hall, Room 204

Lunch and snacks included

Adviors will provide a list of items to bring during the Group meetings