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Youth + Teen Programs
Get ready to see the city with new eyes. As a national leader in architecture education, we explore the fundamentals of architecture and design through hands-on experiences for all ages.
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Field Trips
Youth (K-8)
Looking, touching and making are essential for learners...
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Field Trips
Teen (14+)
High school and college student groups are welcome...
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Summer Camps
Youth (8-15)
The Chicago Architecture Center offers a variety of camps throughout the summer.
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Teen Fellows Program
Teen (14+)
CAC's Teen Fellows program provides youth from the city of Chicago with a unique opportunity to build foundational architecture skills.
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Teen Saturday Studios
Teen (13+)
The Chicago Architecture Center's Teen Saturday Studios teach core skills essential for a career...
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Newhouse Competition
Teen (14+)
Named after late Illinois Senator Richard Newhouse, this competition gives students an opportunity to...
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GirlsBuild! Festival
Girls (12-15)
Girls Build! is a unique experiential program designed to engage girls ages 12-15. Participants...
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GirlsBuild! Spring Camps
Girls (12-15)
Girls Build! is a unique experiential program designed to engage girls ages 12-15. Participants...
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GirlsBuild! Summer Camps
Girls (12-15)
Girls Build! is a unique experiential program designed to engage girls ages 12-15. Participants...
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Engineering Fest
Youth (8-14)
Join us for a day of discovery, as children ages 8-14 are invited to...
Accessibility & Safety
The Chicago Architecture Center welcomes all visitors and is committed to making its offerings feel safe and accessible to everyone.
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