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Design Camp gives kids and teens time to build with LEGO, design future cities, and reimagine Atlanta’s neighborhoods. The program takes place at MODA’s Design Camp and focuses on these hands-on design activities throughout the camp day.
• Ages: 6–16 years old
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM, with morning drop-off from 8:45–9:15 AM and afternoon pickup from 3:50–4:20 PM
Design Camp is part of MODA, which was founded in 1989 and is the only museum in the Southeast devoted exclusively to the study and celebration of design. MODA states that its mission is to empower people to design a better world and describes its camps as being all about hands-on creativity, real-world problem solving, teamwork and innovation, and designing a better world. MODA notes that camp instructors encourage kids and teens to explore the power of design in fun and meaningful ways.
MODA offers installment options and sibling discounts for each additional camper registered for a week of camp, and MODA members at the Family & Friends level and above receive priority registration and discounts to each camp. Priority registration for MODA members at the Family & Friends level and above opens on Friday, December 5, 2025, and registration for future members opens on January 2, 2026. MODA describes itself as practicing radical friendliness, considering visitors, members, volunteers, and donors part of the MODA family, and functioning as a center for exchange with one-of-a-kind exhibitions and programs meant to inspire action and change in the community.
Parent and camper comments about Design Camp include: “Thank you for being an amazing part of our summer. You all were wonderful!” from a parent of an 8-year-old camper in LEGO Landscapes & Living in LEGO; “My daughter enjoyed the activities.” from a parent of a 9-year-old camper in LEGO Art Adventure; and “I appreciate the opportunities you provide for all the campers.” from a parent of a 14-year-old camper in Design ATL: Green City. Other feedback includes “My son has been loving this camp. He raves about it every afternoon!” from a parent of an 11-year-old camper in Rolling Into Transportation, and “My son looked forward to going each day.” from a parent of a 13-year-old camper in Techie Town. A 13-year-old camper in Design ATL: Artscapes said, “I enjoyed being able to learn and work with other peers in a smaller group session and having knowledgeable teachers. It's was fun and the highlight of my summer.”
Last updated August 1, 2026.
• Ages: 6–16 years old
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM, with morning drop-off from 8:45–9:15 AM and afternoon pickup from 3:50–4:20 PM
Design Camp is part of MODA, which was founded in 1989 and is the only museum in the Southeast devoted exclusively to the study and celebration of design. MODA states that its mission is to empower people to design a better world and describes its camps as being all about hands-on creativity, real-world problem solving, teamwork and innovation, and designing a better world. MODA notes that camp instructors encourage kids and teens to explore the power of design in fun and meaningful ways.
MODA offers installment options and sibling discounts for each additional camper registered for a week of camp, and MODA members at the Family & Friends level and above receive priority registration and discounts to each camp. Priority registration for MODA members at the Family & Friends level and above opens on Friday, December 5, 2025, and registration for future members opens on January 2, 2026. MODA describes itself as practicing radical friendliness, considering visitors, members, volunteers, and donors part of the MODA family, and functioning as a center for exchange with one-of-a-kind exhibitions and programs meant to inspire action and change in the community.
Parent and camper comments about Design Camp include: “Thank you for being an amazing part of our summer. You all were wonderful!” from a parent of an 8-year-old camper in LEGO Landscapes & Living in LEGO; “My daughter enjoyed the activities.” from a parent of a 9-year-old camper in LEGO Art Adventure; and “I appreciate the opportunities you provide for all the campers.” from a parent of a 14-year-old camper in Design ATL: Green City. Other feedback includes “My son has been loving this camp. He raves about it every afternoon!” from a parent of an 11-year-old camper in Rolling Into Transportation, and “My son looked forward to going each day.” from a parent of a 13-year-old camper in Techie Town. A 13-year-old camper in Design ATL: Artscapes said, “I enjoyed being able to learn and work with other peers in a smaller group session and having knowledgeable teachers. It's was fun and the highlight of my summer.”
Last updated August 1, 2026.
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