This spring the Upper School Civil Engineering & Architecture (CEA) class searched for a project that would not only allow them to practice construction methods but aid in the ability of GCS students to take advantage of the 90+ acres they have on campus. They decide to focus on the Lower School and their need for outdoor seating. Many years ago, the Upper School built several half-picnic tables to create opportunities for outdoor instruction. Most of those tables have deteriorated and been retired, but a few still exist. The students in CEA consulted with Development, Operations, the Environmental Leadership PLC, and the Head of the Lower School to develop a scope and sequence to the project. The students in CEA took measurements of the old half-picnic tables and decided to research the average height of a student between first and fifth grade to calculate the height of the seat and tabletop for new half-picnic tables. After heights were determined and some rough sketches were developed of the design, the students used a CAD program to digitally create the new picnic tables. These models were used in conversations with stakeholders around campus and feedback was gathered on improving the current design. As the final design came to fruition the students created an order list of materials for one table, the prototype. As the materials were being procured the students shifted their focus to the CNC machine. This computerized numeric control machine was used to cut out the words GLENELG COUNTRY SCHOOL on pieces of the picnic table and then were painted and epoxied. The outcome of the epoxy gives a depth to the lettering and the knowledge that the lettering will last the lifetime of the table. When the lumber arrived the students immediately started measuring and cutting pieces for assembly. As the prototype was completed the students created a main order for the cost and timing of completing a total of 10 tables during the 21-22 school year and 10 tables next year.