Davey, other volunteers and faculty work with children who are gifted, at risk or from the inner city in addition to children with disabilities. There are three five-day camps, with each accommodating a specific age group. The Kid Architecture Camp is for children between fourth and sixth grade and has two separate dates. The Architecture Camp is for middle school and high school students. In each of the camps, there are objectives to help children develop an understanding of architecture and design.
Participants first learn why buildings look the way they do and why buildings stand up.
They are also taught what architects and designers do. The children then learn how design drawing is used as a problem-solving tool. They are also given lectures on how a building is designed, constructed, used and reused and what construction materials are used in buildings. After developing a feel for the background of architecture and design, children learn how and why people define space. They are also taught about the use of computer graphics, animation and computer-aided drafting.