SKC533 - 49er Minor: Design it! Wear it!: Fashion Camp
Course Overview
Fashion Design Camp for Creative Kids
Does your child love clothes, accessories, and expressing their style? Design it! Wear it! Fashion Camp invites students in grades 5–8 to step into the spotlight and explore the exciting world of fashion design. Throughout the week, campers move from idea to runway, learning how real designers bring their visions to life.
Guided by supportive instructors, campers build confidence as they sketch, sew, and model their own creations in a fun, encouraging environment.
What Your Child Will Learn
From Sketch to Runway-Ready Design
- Sketch original fashion designs and explore their personal style.
- Learn how designers think about color, shape, and trends.
- Turn creative ideas into wearable looks and accessories.
Hands-On Sewing and Construction Skills
- Practice basic sewing techniques in a beginner-friendly setting.
- Learn how to choose fabrics that fit their design ideas.
- Create simple patterns and understand how garments are constructed.
- Craft unique wearable pieces such as bold accessories, custom tops, skirts, or statement items.
Camp Experience: Creativity, Confidence, and Fun
Stylish Projects and Wearable Art
Each camper works on individual projects that match their skill level and interests. Whether it’s a colorful accessory, a custom outfit, or a show-stopping statement piece, every design becomes a reflection of their creativity and personality.
Teamwork and Supportive Guidance
Campers receive step-by-step guidance from instructors while also learning to make creative decisions on their own. They share ideas, offer feedback, and cheer each other on—building collaboration skills along with fashion sense.
Project Runway–Style Fashion Show
The week wraps up with our very own “Project Runway”–style fashion show. Campers take to the runway to model their creations for friends and family, showing off everything they’ve designed and sewn.
This final event is a celebration of creativity, confidence, and self-expression—and a chance for parents to see just how much their child has learned in a single week, one stitch at a time.
Why Parents Choose Design it! Wear it! Fashion Camp
- Perfect for students in grades 5–8 who love art, style, and hands-on projects.
- Introduces real-world fashion design and sewing skills in an age-appropriate way.
- Builds confidence, creativity, and self-expression.
- Encourages campers to take pride in their work—then proudly wear it.
- Ends with a memorable runway show that families will love.
Help Your Child Design It and Wear It
If your child lights up at the thought of designing outfits, choosing fabrics, or walking the runway, Design it! Wear it! Fashion Camp is the perfect fit. Give them a week of creativity, confidence, and fashion-forward fun they’ll never forget.