DACkids Summer Camp

Summer Camp Session 1 2026

Dates: July 13 - July 17, 2026

Time:  10 am - 3pm (Session ends at noon on Friday)

Age group: 8 - 10 years old

Summer Camp Session 2 2026

Dates: July 20 - July 24, 2026

Time:  10 am - 3pm (Session ends at noon on Friday)

Age group: 11 - 14 years old

OVERVIEW OF BOTH SESSIONS

District Architecture Center offers a unique 5-day camp experience for DC metropolitan youth. Professional architects, engineers and designers guide children to the wonders of the built environment, develop creative and analytical skills, and grow an appreciation for their fields. Over the 5-day period, children will be introduced to fundamentals of architecture, the design process, aspects of engineering, urban planning and go on walking tours and field trips. By the end of the week, final projects will be exhibited for families. 
 

Monday - Introduction to Architecture

Tuesday - Urban Planning

Wednesday - Fundamentals of Engineering

Thursday - Interior Design 

Friday - Exhibition Day
 

WAF provides scholarships for all its classes.  If you are facing a financial hardship please contact Mary Fitch for a code that will provide a 50% discount. We ask that you only use this option if you are facing financial challenges. If further discounts are required, please contact Mary to discuss. 

This program is supported by the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities. Made possible through the support of the Hattie M. Strong Foundation.

Note: District Architecture Center Members enjoy discounted rates on summer camp and other DAC events. Click here to join, and you will save $50 on DACKids Summer Camp.