DESCRIPTION: For ambitious builders who dream with building tools! Learn about architecture history of New York City and recreate wonders of our city like Brooklyn Bridge, Empire State Building, High Line, Statue of Liberty, Little Island and so many other landmarks. Learn building techniques that have stood the test of time, design your own buildings, bridges, and statues, and add to the map of New York City. You'll become an architect for all sorts of structures you decide to design and build. Each day, campers will be inspired by other architects’ work exhibited in the Museum of the City of New York, ideate, build, and share.
We’ll build will all sorts of building tools such as 3D printer, lego, follies, Rigamagig, Big Blue Blocks, cardboard, paper, clay, and more!
Recommended for ages 5-8
Early drop in at 8:30 is available ($20/day). Please email demand@thegiantroom.com to arrange.
LOCATION: In Person at the Museum of the City of New York (1220 Fifth Ave, New York, NY)
DATES: Week of July 17th to 21st
TIMES: 9am to 11am (Morning Session), 1pm to 3pm (Afternoon Session), 9am to 3pm (Full Day); 9am to 5:00pm (Extended Day)*Early drop in option available
LEARN ABOUT
Engineering - building techniques for strength, style, longevity
Architecture history- master builders of the past and present
Design - draw, prototype, and build your own designs
Science - expertement with physics as you build your own elevator systems, ramps, and more
DAILY PLAN (Morning Session):
9am to 11:00am: first activity of the day
+ optional early drop in or late pick up (+$25/hour)
DAILY PLAN (Afternoon Session):
1:00 to 3:00pm: second activity of the day
+ optional early drop in or late pick up (+$25/hour)
DAILY PLAN (Full Day Option):
9am to 9:30am morning welcome and museum visit
9:30am to 11:30am: first STEM project of the day
11:30 to 12:00 pm: Lunch *Participants must come with lunch and snack*
12:00 to 1:00 pm: Participants work on their projects, brainstorm new ideas, and experiment with different STEM tools. We’ll also take daily trips to Central Park (right across the street from the museum), weather permitting.
1:00 to 3:00pm: second project of the day
+ optional early drop in or late pick up for more play, experimentation, design, and building time
PRICE: $300/week (Morning or Afternoon Session); $950/week (Full Day); $1150/week (Extended Day)
