Architects in Schools Summer Camp

Join us June 23-27, 2025, for our annual Architects in Schools Summer Camp! The virtual camp is free and designed for youth ages 8-12. Register by 5pm PT on June 13 to participate.

CAMP THEME:
This year’s camp theme is Our Future Together: City Design Adventure. During this camp, students will learn about what contributes to a thriving community, and how empathy and inclusion can lead our design when building a city of the future. They will take on the role of a design and building professional to plan and design their future city with their community, resiliency, and sustainability in mind. By implementing the design process, students will be empowered to lend their voices to create a better future for all! Students will be introduced to technical architecture practices such as drawing, planning, model making, and more.

HOW IT WORKS:
The camp is entirely virtual – meaning students can participate from home. To engage in the camp, participants will need a computer, tablet, or other device with access to internet.

Every day, we will email you the digital lesson including hands-on design activities, reading, thinking exercises, and pre-recorded videos. There will also be a live Zoom session every day from 12:30-1:30pm PT. The live sessions are optional but highly recommended so students can meet practicing architects and designers and fully experience the camp content.

DAILY SCHEDULE:

1. Work through the Daily Lesson PDF that is emailed to you the evening prior to each day of camp
2. Watch the Pre-recorded Videos
3. Start on activities in your Student Architect Journal
4. Join us for a Live Zoom Activity from 12:30-1:30pm PT
5. Go back to your Student Architect Journal and complete the activities for the day
6. Complete the Bonus Challenge if you want to do more!

ACCESSING FREE ART SUPPLIES:
We will mail art supplies to participants located in Oregon. Boxes of supplies will be $25 for those able to pay, but will be available at no cost to those who are experiencing financial barriers. Please fill out this supply box request form and select to pay if you are able. See the recommended list of art supplies. Supply requests are due by June 6. 

COST:
We recommend a participation fee of $25/child. Please choose your payment tier based on your financial resources. No family will be turned away due to inability to pay.

QUESTIONS?
If you have any questions about the camp, please contact Kim Knowles, Director of Education Programs at kim@af-oregon.org.

REGISTER

Registration deadline: June 13, 5pm PT
Supply requests due by June 6

Would you like to connect with students during our daily live Zoom sessions and inspire them through architecture? Sign up to volunteer!

Camp Sponsor

Supporting Sponsors