K-12 - Center for Architecture

The Center for Architecture promotes public understanding and appreciation of architecture and design through educational programs for K-12 students and teachers, families, and the general public.

Our programs take place at the Center for Architecture and in schools and community sites throughout the New York metropolitan area.

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Sponsors

K-12 educational programs are supported, in part, by grants from the National Endowment for the Arts, public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the New York City Council, New York State Council on the Arts with support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature, The Architects Foundation and Armstrong World Industries Foundation, and Kinder Morgan Foundation.

Thank you to our supporters: Lu-Shawn Thompson, Christina Davis, Judy T. Hunt, Rockwell Group, CNY Group, Levien & Company, Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects, Robert A.M. Stern Architects, John B. Simoni, Jr., Roslyn Consultants, WEISS/MANFREDI and WSP.

K-12 Summer Program, 2017. Photo: Erik Bardin.

K-12 Learning By Design Program, 2016. Photo: Center for Architecture.

K-12 Student Day, Skyscrapers, 5th Grade. Photo: Center for Architecture.

K-12 Summer Program, 2017. Photo: Erik Bardin.

K-12 Student Day, Green Architecture, 3rd Grade. Photo: Center for Architecture.

K-12 Student Day, Exhibition Program, 5th Grade. Photo: Center for Architecture.

Youth & Family Programs

Family Day weekend programs for kids ages 5-13

Weekend public programs about architecture and design for youth ages 5-13 and their families.

Vacation & Summer Programs for kids grades 3 -12

Three-day school vacation programs and week-long summer programs for students in grades 3-12, exploring topics in architecture and design through art and design activities, walking tours, and site visits.

After-School Programs for kids grades 3-8

Weekly after-school programs for students in grades 3-8, introducing architecture and design through neighborhood exploration, drawing, and hands-on building activities.

K-12 School Programs

Student Day K-12 workshops at the Center for Architecture

K-12 Student Day, Scale Model Building, 7th Grade. Photo: Center for Architecture.

Student Day workshops are two-hour, hands-on programs for school groups interested in enriching their classroom learning through the disciplines of architecture, engineering, urban planning, and design.

Learning By Design:NY K-12 in-school residency program

Learning By Design:NY is a multi-session classroom residency program that weaves architecture and design into the classroom curriculum.

Professional Development design teaching strategies for instructors

Offered to classroom teachers, professional development workshops introduce participants to built environment education teaching strategies, activities, and curricula.

Special Youth Programs

Discover Architecture Internship Program

The Center for Architecture in conjunction with the American Institute of Architects New York offers a program for current New York City high school students interested in learning more about the field of architecture. Selected participants will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience and on-site learning at a local architecture firm.

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