PROJECT PIPELINE SUMMER CAMP

I-NOMA’s 2023 Project Pipeline Camp was featured in the NOMA National 2023 Giving Tuesday Campaign

OUR MISSION

DESIGN JUSTICE: THE EDUCATION TO ACTION PIPELINE

Our mission is to empower young people to affect change in their community through design. Using the city as the classroom, and connecting young people to real world architects and planners, we foster the next generation of design professionals, civic leaders, and change makers. We advocate for fellowship, equity, and excellence in design.

HOW WE DO IT

We guide students through all stages of design using provoking and fun exercises. Students investigate through drawing and model building, analyze through diagramming and engage through site visits. By the program’s conclusion, students present a fully realized design project that addresses an issue in their city.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE

Students within the 6th through 8th grade who reside in the Chicagoland area. Students who just completed the eighth grade, as well as students entering the 6th grade are also eligible.

REGISTRATION IS LIVE!

**PROGRAM OVERVIEW**

**Location:** Crown Hall IIT (Illinois Institute of Technology)
3360 S State St, Chicago, IL 60616
**Orientation**: July 29th, 2026
**Camp Dates**: July 30th - August 2nd, 2026

The PROJECT PIPELINE CAMP is a process-driven architecture camp for students to work individually and collaboratively in order to address community-focused issues through creativity and design innovation. By the end of the camp, Pipeline students will have created the new building blocks of a better city, and designed a community that reflects their cultural, academic, and design interests!

I-NOMA’s summer camp provides 6th-8th grade students with the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of architecture, urban planning, and design. Students that participate in the camps work closely with local professionals to create the designs they would like to see in their communities. Not only do students create designs, but they are also connected with mentors in the architecture, planning, and design fields to help guide their interests. For many students, Project Pipeline is their first introduction to the design world.

For sponsorship opportunities, email projectpipeline@i-noma.org.

STUDENTS

Registration is live for the 2026 Project Pipeline Summer Camp! If you'd like to apply to join our 2026 program, here's what you need to know:

SCHEDULED PROGRAM DAYS:

STUDENT/PARENT ORIENTATION

Wednesday, July 29th | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

MY BLOCK

Thursday, July 30th | 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

MIND YOUR NEIGHBOR

Friday, July 31st | 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

FIELD TRIP & BUILDING DESIGN

Saturday, August 1st | 7:00 am - 3:00 pm (EARLY START)

Field trip information will be released closer to the camp start date.

FINAL PRESENTATIONS

Sunday, August 2nd | 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

AGE: Students within the 6th through 8th grade who reside in the Chicagoland area. Students who just completed the eighth grade, as well as students entering the 6th grade.
COST: $75
For scholarship needs, email projectpipeline@i-noma.org.

STUDENT REGISTRATION

VOLUNTEERS

Thanks for your interest in guiding the young architects of the future! Here are some details you'll need to know:

As a volunteer, you will be mentoring middle school students through their projects with sketching and model building, as well as assisting the Project Pipeline team with coordination.