Camp Taliesin West will offer a selection of STEAM-related classes for students from kindergarten through 12th grade this summer.
(Courtesy Jen Wilbur)
The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation announced the return of its Camp Taliesin West with a lineup of full- and half-day sessions for K-12 students on topics surrounding architecture, science, art and photography.
Sessions are available both in-person at Taliesin West, Wright’s winter home and studio in Scottsdale, and virtually through Zoom, according to a press release. Taliesin West’s trained museum educators provide an enriching STEAM education by combining Wright’s principles of organic architecture and solutions-based design with engaging and interactive activities.
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STEAM CAMP
Camp Taliesin West returns for summer 2024
(Courtesy Jen Wilbur)
Camp Taliesin West will offer a selection of STEAM-related classes for students from kindergarten through 12th grade this summer.
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The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation announced the return of its Camp Taliesin West with a lineup of full- and half-day sessions for K-12 students on topics surrounding architecture, science, art and photography.
Sessions are available both in-person at Taliesin West, Wright’s winter home and studio in Scottsdale, and virtually through Zoom, according to a press release.
Taliesin West’s trained museum educators provide an enriching STEAM education by combining Wright’s principles of organic architecture and solutions-based design with engaging and interactive activities.
Through a variety of crafts, insightful discussions from guest speakers, tours of the World Heritage Site, intricate model-building projects and more, campers will be encouraged to harness their critical thinking skills, ignite their creativity and foster a sustainable mindset.
“Camp Taliesin West offers a unique learning experience for students who are passionate or curious about architecture and STEAM disciplines,” Abbie Wilson, youth and family programs manager at the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, said in the release. “Whether participating in person or virtually, every camper is ensured a rewarding, collaborative and enriching experience.”
With day camp sessions starting in June and running through early August, Camp Taliesin West will feature the following:
• Advanced Architecture Camp: Creating for Clients | Ages 12 - 16 | June 17 - 21.
• Photographing Wright with Photographer Andrew Pielage | Ages 12 - 17 | June 17 - 21.
• Design Your Dream Space: Beginner | Ages 9 – 11 | June 24 – 28 & July 29 – Aug. 2.
• Dream in Color: Interior Design | Ages 11 – 17 | July 8 – 12.
• Camp Taliesin West Online: Architecture Adventure | Ages 7 – 9 | July 8 – 12 (Session A); July 15 – 19 (Session B)
• Shaping a City: Urban Planning | Ages 12 - 16 | July 15 - 19.
• Architectural Discovery | Ages 6 – 8 | July 22 – 26.
Camp Taliesin West is currently enrolling, with enrollment fees ranging from $40 to $400 per session. Spots fill quickly. To register, visit https://franklloydwright.org/camp/
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