Design & Build (Grades K-4)
1 week sessions 9:00am–3:00pm Price: $600-$695
Imagine building a castle or designing the perfect racetrack where the thrills have no limits—that’s what you can do with our Design & Build Studio. With the creativity of an artist and the mindset of an engineer and architect, campers will not only learn the physics behind how things work and the foundation to building; they’ll also bring their imaginations to life. Under the direction of experienced designers and crafters, campers will turn their ideas into high-quality projects using award-winning cardboard kits, hand tools, and imagination.
General Daily Schedule:
Morning introduction
Activity period—approximately 1 hour
Snack and stretch break—approximately 15 minutes, outside weather permitting
Activity period—approximately 1 hour
Lunch and Recess break—approximately 1 hour, outside weather permitting
Activity period—approximately 2 hours (included in this time can be a stretch break as needed)
Clean up, pack up, dismissal
Dates, Hours, and Fees
| 2025 Dates | Program/Grade |
| June 16 - 20 *4-day week | Bringing Minecraft to Life |
| June 23 - 27 | Tiny Home Builders |
| July 7 - 11 | Bringing Minecraft to Life |
| July 14 - 18 | Mario Kart Racetrack Design |
| July 21 - 25 | Tiny Home Builders |
| July 28 - August 1 | Bringing Minecraft to Life |
| August 4 - 8 | Mario Kart Racetrack Design |
| Hours | |
| Full Day | 9:00am – 3:00pm |
| Fees | |
| Full Day | $695 5-day week / $600 4-day week |
Themes + Weekly Overview
Bringing Minecraft to Life
Level up in this hands-on Minecraft-themed program! If you ever wanted to get your hands on a Minecraft world, this is your chance. In this weeklong program, campers learn model-making concepts while diving imagination first into the world of Minecraft. Campers use cardboard, paper, and construction supplies to create 2D and 3D biomes and cubes. Creative mode is on in this 3D rendition of Minecraft.
Roll up your sleeves and let your imagination come forth! Note: We do not play Minecraft in this program, but campers can pull from their past gaming experience to inspire their physical creations!
Skills Learned in Minecraft to Life
Design processes such as conceptualizing, rendering in 2D and 3D, experimenting, constructing, and evaluating. Fine motor skills such as proper scissor usage, bending and folding paper, and sketching. Techniques such as 3D paper and cardboard construction, building in scale, drafting, model building and sculpting, circuitry concepts and other embellishing techniques.
Mario Kart Racetrack Design
Drop that controller and pick up your pencil! We're bringing Mario Kart into the ultimate reality–real life! Campers explore how kooky themes like Rainbow Road, Moo Moo Meadows, Sherbet Land, and Bowser’s Castle influence the design of tracks, cars, and racers! Campers learn 2D and 3D constructing, blueprint design, and other fundamentals to let their cars soar!
Campers experiment by exploring cause-and-effect within their designs to achieve new results. By the end of the week, campers will showcase racetracks that Mario (and, of course, Luigi) wishes he could drive! Note: We do not play Mario Kart in this program, but campers can pull from their past gaming experience to inspire their physical creations!
Skills Learned in Marvel Mania
Design processes such as conceptualizing, rendering in 2D and 3D, experimenting, constructing, and evaluating. Fine motor skills such as proper scissor usage, bending and folding paper, and sketching. Techniques such as 3D paper and cardboard construction, building in scale, drafting, model building and sculpting, circuitry concepts and other embellishing techniques.
Tiny Home Builders
Jump down a warp pipe to the vibrant world of the Mushroom Kingdom this summer! In this immersive program, budding game designers face a delightful challenge: "How would you craft YOUR Super Mario Kingdom?" Drawing inspiration from Mario, Peach, and their colorful adventures, participants embark on a journey to conceptualize their dream video game worlds. Campers will visualize platforms, otherworldly obstacles, and thrilling landscapes for our valiant Nintendo heroes using 3D construction techniques and circuitry concepts. Beyond just imagining layouts, they'll dive deep into the essence of gameplay, ensuring their Kingdom captures the fun, challenge, and charm of the iconic franchise. So let's embark on this Super Mario Maker journey, nurturing our next generation's love for gaming while celebrating the legacy of the legendary plumber and his pals!
Skills learned in Super Mario Kingdoms
Design processes such as conceptualizing, rendering in 2D and 3D, experimenting, constructing, and evaluating. Fine motor skills such as proper scissor usage, bending and folding paper, and sketching. Techniques such as 3D paper and cardboard construction, building in scale, drafting, model building and sculpting, circuitry concepts and other embellishing techniques.