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Education at CAC

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Education at CAC

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Architecture Essentials

For Ages 7-12

An (Architectural) Tale of Two Cities

For Grades 4-8

Build-It Design Challenges

For Ages 5-12

Design Club

For Ages 6-12

DiscoverDesign.org

For students and teachers

Hands-On Activities

For ages 5-12

Neighborhood Strollers

For Ages 3-6

Newhouse Competition

For Grades 9-12

No Small Plans

For Teens

Storytime with the CAC

For Ages 3-6

Student Loop Tour

For Grades 4-8

Camps & Classes

For ages 7-14

Competitions

For Teens

Festivals

For Families

Field Trips

For Grades K-8

Field Trips

For High School and College Students

Girls Build!

Ages 11-14

Professional Development

For Educators