About
We believe that out-of-school art & design can serve as a catalyst for engaging young designers, thinkers, and leaders to create real work that makes a big difference in our communities.
Art & design provide a unique platform to learn from, engage with, and contribute to our world. They build the confidence to question, the skills to act, and the passion to create meaningful impact. Each of our projects empowers students to learn creatively and collaboratively to make work that matters.
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How do we do what we do?
Each year, our staff selects a culturally-relevant theme, like architecture or technology, and assembles a team of local experts to inform our curriculum.
We spend six months organizing themes and writing lesson plans! We utilize four teaching semesters, which begin each June with a six-week intensive summer camp.
In the following three seasons (fall, winter, and spring), we tackle one big placemaking project that matches the yearly theme, followed by a series of smaller supporting explorations.
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CAN Bands Together
(2024-25)
An introduction into music and performance through instrument exploration, song writing, and show rehearsal. Students worked over the course of six weeks to prepare for an End-of-Summer performance for friends and family.
Campers prepared costumes and backdrops, wrote and practiced scripts, all while collaborating in order to create a showcase of their accomplishments!
the kids' table: reheated
(2023-24)
A series of studies and reintroduction to culinary arts, cultural differences within food practices, food preparation skills, and trying lots of new things!
Students participated in projects like Restaurant Development week, Chopped Jr. competitions, making homemade ice cream, and learning how to read recipes.
