DESIGN CAMP ‘26

CAMPS FOR AGES 6 - 9
CAMPS FOR AGES 10 - 13
CAMPS FOR AGES 14 - 16

CREATE & INNOVATE AT DESIGN CAMP

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Get ready for an unforgettable summer at MODA's Design Camp—where young creators (ages 6-16) dive into hands-on experiences that ignite imagination, inspire innovation, and build a better world.

Whether they’re building with LEGO®, designing future cities, or reimagining Atlanta’s neighborhoods, MODA camp instructors encourage kids and teens to explore the power of design in fun and meaningful ways.

Our Camps Are All About:

  • Hands-On Creativity

  • Real-World Problem Solving

  • Teamwork & Innovation

  • Designing a Better World

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Design Camps

Featured
LEGO® Adventures: Home Sweet Home
Jul 6
youth, camp 6-9
LEGO® Adventures: Home Sweet Home
youth, camp 6-9

In-person at Georgia Tech | Ages 6 – 9

Explore how neighborhoods are designed and use LEGO® bricks to imagine vibrant places where people feel safe, supported, and deeply connected.

youth, camp 6-9
Studio: Intro to Architecture
Jul 6
youth, camp 14-16
Studio: Intro to Architecture
youth, camp 14-16

In-person at Georgia Tech | Ages 14 – 16

Discover how architects design the buildings and spaces that shape how people live, learn, and gather in Atlanta

youth, camp 14-16
City Lab: Design for Belonging
Jul 6
youth, camp 10-13
City Lab: Design for Belonging
youth, camp 10-13

In-person at Georgia Tech | Ages 10 – 13

What makes a neighborhood feel like home? Explore how design impacts the people who live in a city.

youth, camp 10-13
Art Adventures: Public Art in Motion
Jul 13
youth, camp 10-13
Art Adventures: Public Art in Motion
youth, camp 10-13

In-person at Legacy Park | Ages 10 – 13

Campers will explore how murals, installations, and public art shape a community’s identity as they sketch, design, and collaborate like real artists.


youth, camp 10-13
City Lab: Designing for Fun
Jul 13
youth, camp 10-13
City Lab: Designing for Fun
youth, camp 10-13

In-person at Georgia Tech | Ages 10 – 13

Campers dive into how cities make space for pure fun as they dream up and build vibrant, inclusive play areas using crafting materials, reimagining parks, playgrounds, and joyful corners that spark movement, creativity, and community.

youth, camp 10-13
LEGO® Adventures: Planes, Trains, & Automobile
Jul 13
youth, camp 6-9
LEGO® Adventures: Planes, Trains, & Automobile
youth, camp 6-9

In-person at Georgia Tech | Ages 6 – 9

Become a transportation designer by exploring planes, trains, subways, bike lanes, airports, bridges, and futuristic vehicles, then using LEGO bricks and LEGO Spike robotics to build moving models that imagine safer and more sustainable ways to travel.

youth, camp 6-9
Studio: Sculpture I0I
Jul 13
youth, camp 14-16
Studio: Sculpture I0I
youth, camp 14-16

In-person at Georgia Tech | Ages 14 – 16

Explore how three dimensional design and sculpture shape the way people experience Atlanta’s public spaces, neighborhoods, and cultural landmarks.

youth, camp 14-16
City Lab: On the Move
Jul 20
youth, camp 10-13
City Lab: On the Move
youth, camp 10-13

In-person at Georgia Tech | Ages 10 – 13

Explore how people move through cities and across the globe by using LEGO Spike robotics to build creative, efficient transit systems inspired by subways, bike lanes, airports, and autonomous vehicles.

youth, camp 10-13
LEGO® Adventures Play All Day
Jul 20
youth, camp 6-9
LEGO® Adventures Play All Day
youth, camp 6-9

In-person at Georgia Tech | Ages 6 – 9

Campers discover where fun lives in the city as they explore parks, splash pads, skateparks, playgrounds, and imaginative public spaces, then design joyful play zones that boost creativity, health, and community connection for everyone.

youth, camp 6-9

Design Camp Testimonials

“Thank you for being an amazing part of our summer. You all were wonderful!”

—Parent of 8 Year-Old Camper
LEGO® Landscapes & Living in LEGO®

“My daughter enjoyed the activities.”

—Parent of 9 Year-Old Camper
LEGO® Art Adventure

“I appreciate the opportunities you provide for all the campers.”

—Parent of 14 Year-Old Camper
Design ATL: Green City

“My son has been loving this camp. He raves about it every afternoon!”

—Parent of 11 Year-Old Camper
Rolling Into Transportation

“My son looked forward to going each day.”

—Parent of 13 Year-Old Camper
Techie Town

“I enjoyed being able to learn and work with other peers in a smaller group session and having knowledgeable teachers. It's was fun and the highlight of my summer 🌞”

—13 Year-Old Camper
Design ATL: Artscapes

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Morning Drop-Off: 8:45-9:15 AM
    Afternoon Pickup: 3:50-4:20 PM

    MODA reserves the right to cancel, change, or alter any program due to attendance.

  • MODA offers installment options and sibling discounts for each additional camper registered for a week of camp.

    MODA Members at the Family & Friends level and above receive priority registration and discounts to each camp. If you are currently not a member, but would like to become one, you can join here.

  • Priority registration for MODA members at the Family & Friends level and above opens on Friday, December 5, 2025.Registration for future members opens on January 2, 2026.

    For any questions, email education@museumofdesign.org.
    How To Register:

    1. Click an image for camp

    2. Read over Camp information

    3. Click Register.

    4. Fill form.

    5. MODA members will find the member discount code in their member email. With any camp questions, email education@museumofdesign.org

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MODA’s Design Camps