Build, Explore, & Design!
The Summer Art & Design Thinking Camp is an adventure in making and imagining. This project-based camp engages middle school youth in exploring design thinking processes, digital tools, and visual arts. Campers work individually and collaboratively as they experience art in a very engaging, dynamic, and innovative way. Each week has a different theme and the camp day is divided into two parts - Focused Learning and Tinker Time. Explorations are tied to developing skills while also allowing campers to develop their artistry, encouraging them to think outside the box and follow their ideas in whatever direction they want. The journey takes campers from what they know best (themselves) and moves outward to their families, their local community, and beyond with a focus on art and culture. All projects are designed to stimulate creativity and enhance their artistic confidence, while also maintaining/improving academic skills. Each session is celebrated with a Student Showcase where campers can share their projects, process and journeys with guests.
“I think this is a great program. I met many friends & I learned how to work in groups & teams.”
“It allowed lots of room for creativity and was fun to use all of the different materials.”
“It was fun to see how complex (or crazy) I could make things.”
“I liked experimenting with different color schemes and textures.”
“Well… I gotta say that this was certainly not a waste of summer!”
“It was an awesome experience.”
“I loved this camp!”
"I can't wait to come back next year!"
(Quotes from previous campers)
As we emerge from the Coronavirus Pandemic we are keeping in mind students' experiences over the past year, with with camp journeys centered on their perspectives. Campers will have the opportunity for reflections and dreaming while creating projects that express their unique points of view. This year's camp will be presented via Distance Learning, with some in person activities included. Materials will be provided via kits that will be distributed in person on the first day of camp. Additional information on the camp model can be found on the Registration page.
Session Themes for the 2021 Camp:
Session 1: Fantasy Character Design June 14th to June 25th, Instructors, Alyssa Winans and Dennis Chan
Session 2: Art & the Environment June 28 to July 9 (No camp on July 5th), Instructor, Michele Guieu
Session 3: Design Your World July 12th to July 23rd, Instructor, Corinne Takara
Camp Dates: June 14th to July 23rd , 2021
Time: 9:00am to 3:00pm
Location: Zoom [link to be shared with registered participants] and materials pick up at the AYA Makerspace in Room B4, Mathson Middle School, 2050 Kammerer Ave, San Jose, CA 95116
CAMP REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
Camper registration must be confirmed 1 week prior the the session(s) applying for.
“I think this is a great program. I met many friends & I learned how to work in groups & teams.”
“It allowed lots of room for creativity and was fun to use all of the different materials.”
“It was fun to see how complex (or crazy) I could make things.”
“I liked experimenting with different color schemes and textures.”
“Well… I gotta say that this was certainly not a waste of summer!”
“It was an awesome experience.”
“I loved this camp!”
"I can't wait to come back next year!"
(Quotes from previous campers)
As we emerge from the Coronavirus Pandemic we are keeping in mind students' experiences over the past year, with with camp journeys centered on their perspectives. Campers will have the opportunity for reflections and dreaming while creating projects that express their unique points of view. This year's camp will be presented via Distance Learning, with some in person activities included. Materials will be provided via kits that will be distributed in person on the first day of camp. Additional information on the camp model can be found on the Registration page.
Session Themes for the 2021 Camp:
Session 1: Fantasy Character Design June 14th to June 25th, Instructors, Alyssa Winans and Dennis Chan
Session 2: Art & the Environment June 28 to July 9 (No camp on July 5th), Instructor, Michele Guieu
Session 3: Design Your World July 12th to July 23rd, Instructor, Corinne Takara
Camp Dates: June 14th to July 23rd , 2021
Time: 9:00am to 3:00pm
Location: Zoom [link to be shared with registered participants] and materials pick up at the AYA Makerspace in Room B4, Mathson Middle School, 2050 Kammerer Ave, San Jose, CA 95116
CAMP REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
Camper registration must be confirmed 1 week prior the the session(s) applying for.
Click the registration link to register your child. You must complete a separate form for each child enrolled.
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