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Explore Architecture: Design & Build a Marble Run! Harness the energy of Marble Run as inspiration for architectural ideas like itinerary, sequential movement and designing moments of interest. With tons of inspiration from the game, we’ll introduce students to real architectural projects inspired by Marble Run as well as close relatives like Rube Goldberg’s simple machines, the roller coaster, amusement park and water park design specialties. Learners will design and build a usable space for people, animals (or marbles) as they experiment with inclined planes, ramps, slides, funnels and water wheels; rethinking how everyday games generate design ideas for architecture. How Does Camp Work? Register for a half day ($310/wk, morning only) or full day (choose the “Full Day Option” on the registration checkout page for $225/wk): Half Day Option: We will concentrate our architecture presentation, discussion and main project building in the morning between 9-12:30. Full Day Option: Campers who choose to stay the whole day will enjoy games, outside play, short videos and drawing/craft opportunities that align with our theme for the week. More details will be announced closer to the start of camp.
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