BANNED HISTORIES
ABOUT THE CAMP:
Monday, June 23 – Friday, June 27 | 8 AM – 12 PM
AGES 10 – 18
FREE CAMP
The El Paso Museum of History is collaborating with local advocacy organizations and educators to highlight histories that are often overlooked, ignored, or obscured through fun hands-on activities and active teaching.
Over the course of the week, students will learn more about the Chicano, Civil Rights, LGBTQ+ Liberation, and Disability Rights movements. At the end of the week, participants will have a better understanding of how these movements are connected to one another historically and to present-day struggles.
Participating Organizations:
- Movimiento Chucanx
- NAACP
- Borderland Rainbow Center
- VOLAR Center for Independent Living
At the end of the week, students will produce their own zines to distribute in the community to highlight these histories.
Please note that an application does NOT guarantee a space in the summer camp. Participants will be selected randomly from among those who apply.
Please submit application by June 11 at 11:59 PM MST. Applicants can expect to hear back by June 13 at 6 PM MST for an update on their status.
INTRO TO ARCHITECTURE + HISTORIC DESIGN
ABOUT THE CAMP:
Monday, July 14 – Friday, July 25 | 9 AM – 3 PM
AGES 14 - 18
TWO-WEEK CAMP
$150 for non-members and $120 for members
The El Paso Museum of History is collaborating with the Texas Tech School of Architecture to offer this crash course on architecture and historic design.
Over the course of the two weeks, participants will learn more about sketching, design, and creating their own concepts as they are immersed in El Paso’s unique visual identity through walking tours and visits to local architecture firms. Participants also can expect to develop skills related to creative brainstorming, concept development, visualization, and 3D spatial awareness.
