ARCHIKIDS — From Wild Ideas to Tiny Cities

When?

Where?

ArchiKids

Summer Camps 2025

for 5-11 years olds

Sign up for one of the following sessions:

Monday-Friday from 9:00 to 15:30

* July 21th - July 25th

* July 28th - August 1st

* August 4th - August 8th

Overtoom 301 next to VondelPark

Book Your Spot!

final exhibition

BORN ARCHITECTS

Children are born architects and they love creating their own environments. This five days camp will expand their natural talents and interests. Using unconventional approach we will guide them to strengthen their observational and creative skills and use them for designing their own cities, houses, imaginary hideouts and landscapes. Here you will find out more about activities.

The camp develops creativity and spatial awareness, revealing how the senses shape our experience of architecture and art.

We will spend time at a beautiful 4bid Gallery at OT301 right next to Vondelpark where many activities will take place.

This year we will focus even more on nature. We'll observe flora and fauna of Vondelpark and use our findings as a starting point for many of our design projects. The camp will connect a botanical, architectural and artistic thinking.

WHAT WILL WE BE DOING DURING THE CAMP?

This five days camp will allow your child to fully focus and develop their ideas from the initial concept to the final work. Each day will be divided into outdoor and indoor activities. We will use the area of Vondelpark for exploration to later bring materials, textures and sound recordings to the studio space.

Despite the framework, each of our camps is a bit of a surprise... The most important part is children with their individual perspectives and talents. They often point to new, unexplored areas and our role is to give them tools to realize their visions.

Here is a list of more activities taking place during the camp.

Is MY CHILD RIGHT AGE FOR THE CAMP?

Yes! We mix age groups on purpose—kids learn so much from each other. Older children gain from the creativity and freedom of the younger ones, while little ones are inspired by the skills and focus of the older kids.

All activities are designed to be open, imaginative, and adaptable to each child’s age and abilities.

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE COST?

The cost covers all the materials, such as drawing, painting and model-making materials as well as the exhibition costs and museum entrance.

WHAT'S THE COST?

The cost for the entire camp is €390

One day: €90

We have discounted prices for families with lower income. Please contact us for the details.

HOW DO I SIGN UP MY CHILD?

Fill in the form below and we’ll contact you to confirm your spot and send you further information. Numbers are limited, so it’s best to sign up in advance to ensure a place. Refunds are only available for up to one month before the start of the course.

Testimonials:

My 10 year old son LOVES these workshops. They really stimulate the kids to think about their environment and be aware and creative in a different way. At the end of the course they exhibited their work in a real gallery setting, with as much attention given to the process and display as any artist would do. This had a big impact on how they saw their work and how seriously they took it. I would recommend the workshops to anyone with kids who have an interest in construction (or de-construction!), music, architecture, sounds, or who are just naturally very curious and looking for an activity 'outside the box'.

George Dean, leader of Amsterdam Kids Drama and Dance Classes

DETAILS

Midweek, we’ll visit the Stedelijk Museum to sketch and gather ideas for a real group exhibition. On Friday afternoon, children will present their work in a gallery setting during our Spacesoundclub/ Archikids show. They’ll take part in the full process—designing, curating, and creating promotional materials like posters and leaflets.

What activities will take place during the ArchiKids Camp?

A playful mix of architecture, art, collaboration, and nature—woven into hands-on, creative adventures: