Renaissance Kids 2015

Registration open for popular summer architecture event

Participants in the 2014 Renaissance Kids event follow plans to build something with large wooden blocks. (Photo by Christa McConnell, IMC student photographer)

Registration is now available for Renaissance Kids, a day camp for kids ages 5–15 for six 1-week sessions and one 2-week session in June and July. The camp is held at Andrews University in the School of Architecture, Art & Design (SAAD). Two of this year’s sessions offer a new all-day option. 

Renaissance Kids offers a variety of hands-on projects to teach kids about the architecture of cities, buildings and other places. The activities have been created to help the children learn about other people, history, different cultures, design concepts, architect tools and others. 

Each year, the students who attend the two-week session have the chance to participate in a real-world building project. In past years, students have helped design a paved sitting area in front of the Curious Kids Museum in St. Joseph, Michigan, and an arbor outside of the SAAD.

Renaissance Kids is in session during the following dates:

Session 1: $295
June 8–12, 8:30 a.m.–5:15 p.m.
Ages 5–7

Session 2: $295
June 15–19, 8:30 a.m.–5:15 p.m.
Ages 7-10

Session 3: $160
June 22-26, 8:30-12:15
Ages 10-12

Session 4: $160
June 22-26, 1:45-5:15
Ages 7–10

Session 5: $160
June 29–July 3, 8:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Ages 5–7

Session 6: $160
June 29–July 3, 1:45–5:15 p.m.
Ages 10–12

Session 7: $365
July 6–17, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Ages 12–15

Session 7 is tentatively scheduled to be held for one week at Andrews and one week of construction at the building project in the community. The location is yet to be determined.

To register, visit renaissancekids.weebly.com to download a form for printing or registering via email. Mail the completed registration form and payment to:

School of Architecture, Art & Design
Attn: Mark Moreno
8435 E Campus Circle Dr
Berrien Springs MI  49104-0450