Thinkery Camp provides a unique blend of hands-on, inquiry-led STEAM exploration with a focus on child-led learning and social-emotional skill development in a joyful, supportive museum environment.
Thinkery Camp offers hands-on, imaginative STEAM experiences for campers, fostering curiosity and creative learning through building, experimenting, creating, and discovery. Campers engage in activities such as exploring Austin's ecosystems, gathering natural treasures, and creating art from found objects during Nature Week. During Art Week, they experiment with color, sound, and light, and explore global art forms. Maker-themed weeks involve using real tools like hammers, power drills, sewing machines, and print-making tools, encouraging responsible risk-taking and creative expression. Technology-focused activities include coding with Ozobots and Bee-Bots, creating stop-motion animations, designing story sequences, and solving engineering challenges. The camp aims to build confidence, encourage teamwork, and develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills in a joyful and supportive environment.
Campers will explore themes like Nature, Art, Maker, Storytelling, and Community. They will have opportunities to design welcoming spaces, build tiny towns, and create mini museum exhibits, fostering empathy and problem-solving. Through these diverse activities, campers gain practical skills in various STEAM fields, develop social-emotional skills, and cultivate a lasting passion for exploration and learning.
A typical day at Thinkery Camp includes drop-off between 9 AM and 9:30 AM, followed by morning activities, movement, and gallery exploration until 11 AM. Lunch is from 11 AM to 12 PM, then afternoon activities, movement, and more gallery exploration until 2:30 PM, concluding with community closing and pick-up at 3 PM.
Thinkery Camp is best for curious campers in rising Kindergarten through rising 3rd grade who enjoy hands-on, play-based STEAM adventures and want to explore various themes through building, experimenting, creating, and discovery.
1830 Simond Ave, Austin, TX 78723
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