The Secret Clubhouse Plan is a classic design and customer favorite that never seems to go out of style. Available in three sizes, Standard, Deluxe and Supreme, you can choose the right fit for your yard and your imagination. The Standard and Deluxe options each have two levels plus a cozy loft that works perfectly for storage or a fun sleepover spot. The Supreme takes things even higher with three full levels, upper loft and a third level balcony that is perfect for enjoying the view or calling out to friends below.
Each size has a spacious 2nd level deck to add slides, rock walls, fire poles and other cool playground accessories. An overall elevated design gives an extra sense of excitement and provides room underneath for a sandbox or shaded play area. Large glass shed windows can be added to fill the inside with natural light making it feel bright and open.
Whether you choose the Standard Deluxe or Supreme every version of the Secret Clubhouse invites hours of adventure. It is a place for games stories and endless creative play all wrapped up in one unforgettable backyard hideout anyone can build.
Features:
- 100ft² (Standard), 170ft² (Deluxe) and 280ft² (Supreme) in usable play space, with another 80 ft² underneath
- Simple lean-to shed roof design invokes DIY feel
- Two (Standard/Deluxe) or three (Supreme) total stories (not including loft)
- Room for slide, fire pole and other accessories on main deck
- Ship ladder, rock wall and swingset included in plan
- 1st level can be used for a sand box
- Each contains a 22 ft² loft space
- Seven to twenty three window openings for ample natural light
- 38 - 51 page, step by step PDF plan
- Designed for children aged 3-12
Plan Category:
Dimensions (Standard):
- 8' Wide
- 10' Deep
- 14 7"' Tall
Dimensions (Deluxe):
- 10' Wide
- 14' Deep
- 17' 8" Tall
Dimensions (Supreme):
- 8' Wide
- 14' Deep
- 23' 9" Tall
Framing Details:
- Joists: 2x6 - 16" O.C.
- Walls: 2x4 - 16" O.C.
- Rafters: 2x6 - 16" O.C.
Roofing Details:
- 17° gable roof pitch
- 60 ft² (Standard) or 96ft² (Deluxe/Supreme) of total roof coverage. Typically, 10% should be added to the roofing material order to account for waste and overlap.
Lumber List | Standard:
Make sure to take advantage of any volume discount from your local lumber yard!
Decking:
( 4 ) 5/4” x 6” x 8'
( 17 ) 5/4” x 6” x 10'
( 1 ) 5/4” x 6” x 12'
2x4:
( 54 ) 2” x 4” x 8'
( 17 ) 2” x 4” x 10'
( 15 ) 2” x 4” x 12'
2x6:
( 8 ) 2” x 6” x 8'
( 11 ) 2” x 6” x 10'
( 9 ) 2” x 6” x 12'
2x8:
( 11 ) 2” x 8” x 8'
( 2 ) 2” x 8” x 10'
( 1 ) 2” x 8” x 12'
4x4:
( 2 ) 4” x 4” x 8'
( 3 ) 4” x 4” x 10'
( 1 ) 4” x 4” x 12'
4x6:
( 2 ) 4” x 6” x 8'
( 1 ) 4” x 6” x 12'
Plywood:
( 12 ) 4' x 8' x ½"
( 4 ) 4' x 8' x ¾"
Lumber List | Deluxe:
Decking:
( 8 ) 5/4” x 6” x 8'
( 11 ) 5/4” x 6” x 12'
2x4:
( 41 ) 2” x 4” x 8'
( 35 ) 2” x 4” x 10'
( 40 ) 2” x 4” x 12'
2x6:
( 19 ) 2” x 6” x 8'
( 5 ) 2” x 6” x 10'
( 12 ) 2” x 6” x 12'
2x8:
( 1 ) 2” x 8” x 8'
( 15 ) 2” x 8” x 10'
( 1 ) 2” x 8” x 12'
( 4 ) 2” x 8” x 16'
4x4:
( 11 ) 4” x 4” x 8'
( 1 ) 4” x 4” x 12'
4x6:
( 2 ) 4” x 6” x 8'
( 1 ) 4” x 6” x 12'
Plywood:
( 16 ) 4' x 8' x ½"
( 4 ) 4' x 8' x ¾"
Lumber List | Supreme:
Decking:
( 19 ) 5/4” x 6” x 8'
( 11 ) 5/4” x 6” x 12'
1x4 / 1x8:
( 4 ) 1” x 4” x 8'
( 4 ) 1” x 4” x 10'
( 4 ) 1” x 4” x 12'
( 1 ) 1” x 8” x 8'
2x2:
( 11 ) 2” x 2” x 8'
2x4:
( 81 ) 2” x 4” x 8'
( 48 ) 2” x 4” x 10'
( 48 ) 2” x 4” x 12'
( 4 ) 2” x 4” x 16'
2x6:
( 34 ) 2” x 6” x 8'
( 10 ) 2” x 6” x 10'
( 11 ) 2” x 6” x 12'
( 2 ) 2” x 6” x 16'
2x8:
( 1 ) 2” x 8” x 8'
( 15 ) 2” x 8” x 10'
( 1 ) 2” x 8” x 12'
( 4 ) 2” x 8” x 16'
4x4:
( 14 ) 4” x 4” x 8'
4x6:
( 4 ) 4” x 6” x 8'
( 2 ) 4” x 6” x 10'
( 1 ) 4” x 6” x 12'
Plywood:
( 19 ) 4' x 8' x ½"
( 9 ) 4' x 8' x ⅝"
( 1 ) 4' x 8' x ¾"
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