It is time to register for DAAPcamps 16th Summer in the renowned College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning at the University of Cincinnati. We hope you will choose to be a part of our 2026 DAAPcamps offerings. Descriptions may be found in the individual camp pages for High School Day Camp, Middle School Day Camp, High School Residential Camp.
Mark your calendars! Our 2026 DAAPcamps dates are:
Browse the video series below for a real look at what campers make, explore, and experience across all three DAAPcamps programs.
At DAAPcamps High School Residential Camps, you'll spend the week living on campus, working on immersive studio projects, exploring Cincinnati’s creative scene, and building unforgettable friendships. Taught by DAAP faculty, alumni, guest professionals, and staffed by current students, each camp offers a true pre-college experience.
High School Day Camps at DAAP offer rising 9th–12th grade students a hands-on introduction to the skills and thinking behind a variety of creative careers. Campers dive into studio-based experiences in areas like Digital Moviemaking, Business of Fashion, Drawing Intensive, Urban Planning, Ceramics and Printmaking, Textile Design, and the DAAP Sampler. (New subject-matter is considered on an annual basis and we will update if added).
Very often the beginning of an interest in a creative academic or career pursuit has its seeds planted in Middle School. Middle School Day Camp at DAAP is designed for rising 6th–8th grade students who are curious about exploring their creativity through hands-on projects and artistic expression. Campers engage with a variety of mediums and techniques, encouraging exploration, collaboration, and personal growth.
DAAPcamps 2025 welcomed nearly 300 creative young minds to campus for an unforgettable summer of exploration and design. In a recent UC News article, founder Laurie Wilson reflects on the continued growth and impact of the program, which was also highlighted by local news station FOX 19.
June 25, 2025
DAAPcamps founder and UC faculty member Laurie Wilson speaks to Fox 19 on the history and success of DAAPcamps. Wilson is an associate director of student affairs and adjunct assistant professor in UC’s College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning (DAAP), where the camps have been held since 2011.
Follow the link below to register for DAAPcamps 2026!
A limited number of scholarships based on merit and need are available to those who qualify. We are grateful for our generous donors who support creative futures:
Please note: To apply for a DAAPcamps scholarship, you must first register for the upcoming DAAPcamps. Scholarship application forms will be available starting in March 2026. Along with a completed Scholarship Application Form, you'll need to submit a supplemental essay and letters of recommendation.
Scholarship application deadline is TBD. Awarded funds will be applied directly to the camper tuition balance, once the recipient has been notified and accepted the scholarship offer.
If you have any questions, please email daapcamps@.uc.edu.
Please Note: If a camper’s parent or grandparent is a UC Employee, you may request the UC Employee Discount of 15%. Prior to registration in March 2026, please reach out to Conference & Event Services at event.services@uc.edu. You will be provided with the steps for registration that includes your UC indentification number (M#).
We look forward to having you with us … As Together…We Create What Will Be!
The DAAPcamps’ CREW!
| Camp Type | Name of Camp | Time | Cost | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle School | Art Studio | 9:30am-4:30pm | $400 | waiting list |
| High School | DAAP Sampler | 9:00am-5:00pm | $550 | open |
| High School | City Design (Urban Planning) | 9:00am-5:00pm | $550 | open |
| High School | Drawing Intensive | 9:00am-5:00pm | $550 | open |
| High School | Business of Fashion | 9:00am-5:00pm | $550 | open |
| High School | Makers Camp | 9:00am-5:00pm | $550 | open |
| High School | Animation | 9:00am-5:00pm | $550 | open |
*Please also note, lunches must be brought from home during Day Camps and are not provided by the camp.
| Name of Camp | Cost | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture & Interior Design | $1575 | waiting list |
| Communication Design (Graphic, Digital, Motion) | $1575 | open |
| Fashion Design | $1575 | open |
| Fine Art Studio | $1575 | waiting list |
| Industrial Design | $1575 | |
| Footwear Design* | $1575 |
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Any questions? Contact us: daapcamps@uc.edu
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We hope to see YOU in 2026 summer at DAAP where Together, We Create What Will Be!
