Humanities

Date:  July 7-11, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Arizona Time Price: Youth $40 This camp is recommended for ages 7-9. Does your child want to explore architecture? This camp is perfect for young designers who want to take their first steps towards designing their own dream building!   During this 1 week virtual camp, campers will make their own bubble floor plan to explore how spaces flow together. A museum educator will take them on a guided virtual tour of Taliesin West, where they will learn about the architect Frank Lloyd Wright and how he incorporated nature into his designs. They will be taught the basics of floor plan design and create 3d architectural models, which they will have the chance to show them off to their fellow campers.   Virtual campers should have basic knowledge of Zoom in order to participate (ability to mute, ask questions, type in chat), or have an adult nearby during the daily live zoom sessions.   Virtual Camp consists of 3 components:   A 1 hour and 15 minute live zoom call with a Taliesin West educator and fellow campers at 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Arizona time (12p-1p Central), Monday-Friday.   Approximately 1-2 hours of at-home […]

Date:  June 9-13, 2025, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Price: Youth $250 Member $225 This camp is recommended for ages 12-17. The architecture of Taliesin West is the backdrop for a weeklong photographic journey. Photographer Andrew Pielage will guide students in capturing the Sonoran Desert and UNESCO World Heritage site around them. Students learn the tools needed to best utilize a DSLR camera including aperture, shutter speed, and ISO, while applying creative approaches to composition, image framing, and the challenges of light and shadow. Students must provide their own fully manual camera and corresponding USB cable. It is highly encouraged that students provide their own laptop for editing photographs. 

Date:  June 9-13, 2025, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Price: Youth $400 Member $360 This camp is recommended for ages 12-16. Campers become junior architects! We’ll discuss how to design for tricky environments, landscapes, and clients. Mimicking the design process architects follow, campers will create fully detailed architectural models of innovative structures they dream up. This camp also features an architect guest speaker to share about their career. No previous camp or architecture experience is required.  Daily lunch is included in this camp.   At the conclusion of the week, families and friends will be invited to Taliesin West to see a showcase of the campers’ work! 

Date:  July 14-18, 2025, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Price: Youth $400 Member $360 This camp is recommended for ages 12-16. What does a community need to be healthy, safe, and beautiful? In the 1930’s, Frank Lloyd Wright tried to answer those questions and planned a community called Broadacre City. Using Wright’s work as inspiration, campers will work together to create their own planned city. They will create an architectural model of a commercial, residential, or industrial building in their imaginary community.   Daily lunch is included in this camp.   At the conclusion of the week, families and friends will be invited to Taliesin West to see a showcase of the campers’ work!