Stanford Design Thinking &
Design Your Life One Day Camp
Discover, Design, and Play at Stanford!
Join us for an exciting day camp at the prestigious Stanford University campus, where creativity meets adventure! This camp combines Design Thinking (DT) and Designing Your Life (DYL) methodologies to create a fun-filled and meaningful experience.
Morning Session: Innovate and Inspire
In the morning, campers will gather in a dynamic classroom setting where they will use Design Thinking principles to work on Designing Your Life projects. Our focus will be on designing a fun and meaningful summer or a new semester, encouraging campers to think creatively and plan effectively.
Lunch: Savor the Campus Experience
We’ll take a break to enjoy a delicious meal at the Stanford cafeteria like a Stanford student, giving campers a taste of campus life while fueling up for the adventures ahead.
Afternoon Session: Explore and Play
After lunch, the fun continues with a variety of games and activities across the beautiful Stanford campus. We will jump into water fountains to experience the Stanford tradition on a hot summer day. Campers will engage in team-building exercises, enjoy the outdoors, and explore the vibrant university environment.
Art and Culture: Tour the Cantor Arts Center
To wrap up the day, we’ll tour the Cantor Arts Center, where campers will experience world-class art and culture. This visit will spark their creativity and broaden their horizons, offering a perfect blend of education and inspiration.
Why Join Us?
- Innovative Learning: Engage with cutting-edge Design Thinking and Designing Your Life methodologies.
- Campus Life: Experience a day in the life of a Stanford student with access to campus facilities.
- Art and Culture: Explore the renowned Cantor Arts Center.
- Fun and Games: Participate in interactive games and activities that foster teamwork and creativity.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn, play, and grow at Stanford University. Enroll now and design the summer (or semester) of your dreams!
Daily Schedule
9:30-10:00 Check in at classroom (detailed address TBD) and team-building activity
10:00-12:30 Hands-on project: use Design Thinking 5-step methodology to design a meaningful fun summer activity
12:30-13:30 Lunch buffet at Stanford Cafeteria
13:30-14:30 Explore Stanford campus and jump into water fountains like Stanford students
14:30-15:30 Explore Stanford Art museum and learn about Stanford history
15:30-16:00 Review and Reflection
16:00-16:15 Check out and pick up
Instructor:
Dr. Xin Ai, with years of experience as a life design coach, has developed a unique curriculum system tailored for Chinese participants, which has been well-received by students of all ages. The Stanford Life Design One-Day Experience Camp aims to provide a deep understanding of campus life, transitioning from concepts to hands-on experiences by completing campus exploration tasks in groups.
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Frequently Asked Questions
There is no refund for this course.
This course is designed to serve students with no experience at all.