In this one-week introduction to the world of building, campers explore National Building Museum exhibitions and spaces to discover what it takes to design and construct the built environment. Through hands-on challenges, campers experiment with 3-D printing, try their hand at bridge building, and wrap up the week by constructing a mini-house using mini-bricks and mini-mortar. Perfect for kids who love to imagine, plan, tinker, and build, this camp introduces participants to the design process while showing just how fun and how creative building can be. 

Sample Schedule for Building One-oh-Fun: 

8:30 am- Welcome activity + free play  

9 am- Morning Meeting + game 

9:15 am- Introduce building theme for the day (ex. Cities) and start morning activity (ex. Learn about city planners and plan a city together as a class) 

10:30 am- Snack time  

10:50 am- Visit an exhibition  

11:30 am- Eat lunch  

12:00 pm- Recess (outside on lawn or on summer playground installation) 

12:45 pm- Quiet time (independent reading or drawing) 

1:15 pm – Introduce afternoon project (ex. build city based on that morning’s plan!) 

2:30 pm- Clean up and discuss what was learned that day and what to expect tomorrow   

3pm- Fun activities begin for Extended Care (ex. craft and building stations, board games, free play) 

5:30 pm – Final pick-up time for Extended Care 

Please note that camp activities may vary depending on age group and museum schedules.