Student Programs
ExploreAsia Summer Camps | Young Leaders Institute | School Tours
ExploreAsia Summer Camps
ExploreAsia camps seek to advance young learners' understanding of the world through fun, interactive, and meaningful activities. Camps are designed to engage students with Asian art, culture, and history. New for 2020, Asia Society's eighth year of ExploreAsia Culture Camp for Kids will be online, with five different live virtual camp sessions offered Monday–Friday.
For additional questions, please email Jennifer Kapral, Director of Education and Outreach, at JKapral@asiasociety.org.
2020 ExploreAsia camp dates:
Filmmaking with Writers in the Schools (WITS) Digital [ONLINE ONLY]
Monday – Friday, June 8–12
Create your own stories and poems, then bring them to life onscreen and showcase your film!
Recommended for students ages 9–12.
Manga Digital [ONLINE ONLY]
Monday – Friday, July 6–10
Create your own comics inspired by the Japanese manga style! Advanced manga students, bring your comics to life on the web.
Manga Digital is recommended for students ages 9–14.
For Teens: Writing for Social Justice with Writers in the Schools (WITS) [ONLINE ONLY]
Monday – Friday, July 13–17
Teen voices are powerful forces for social change. In this new camp, explore a range of essays, poetry, prose, and creative nonfiction from Asian American and other community voices, and learn to use your writing to interrogate and examine issues that are important to you.
Recommended for students ages 13–16.
Adventures Along the Silk Road [ONLINE ONLY]
Monday – Friday, July 20–24
Experience the arts, drama, music, food, and dancing of different cultures along the Silk Road and use modern techniques to create Silk Road-inspired art.
Recommended for students ages 6–9.
Dancing through China [ONLINE ONLY]
Monday – Friday, August 3–7
Join us for a week of fun exploring China! Enjoy learning different dance forms, plus arts and crafts and Chinese language lessons for exciting, fun-filled days in a virtual setting.
Recommended for students ages 6–9.
Young Leaders Institute
The Young Leaders Institute (YLI) is a week-long program for high school students aimed at promoting global competence as well as leadership skills. Since launching in 2016, YLI has provided new perspectives and strengthened skills for more than 200 students.
This summer's topics are Energy and the Environment, Food Security, and COVID-19: Reflections and New Realities. Throughout the week, students will learn the value of collaboration as they work in teams, researching, debating, and presenting solutions for the challenges facing our world. They will be mentored throughout the week by Asia Society staff and experts in their respective fields. An application is required to be admitted to the 2020 Young Leaders Institute. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with an extended deadline of Monday, May 25, 2020.
Session 1: Energy and the Environment
Monday – Friday, July 13–17, 2020
Session 2: Food Security
Monday – Friday, July 27–31, 2020
Session 3: COVID-19: Reflections and New Realities
Monday – Friday, August 3–7, 2020
School Tours
Asia Society's Education Department is offering three different student tour programs tied to current exhibitions for students to learn about Asian art, culture, and traditions. These programs take a unique student-centered approach, providing an active learning experience that enables students to express their thoughts and engage in dialogue and activities throughout the entire program. Visits take place on weekdays for 1-2 hours.
Our Tours
- FREE to public, private, charter, and home school students.
- Funding is available for transportation.
- TEKS-aligned with clearly defined learning goals for each program.
- Tours are available in Spanish.
Application
At least two weeks’ notice is required for school tours, and additional advance notice is required for groups larger than 25. For more information, please contact SchoolToursTX@AsiaSociety.org.
Education and outreach programs at Asia Society Texas Center are made possible through generous funding from Karen Chang and the George and Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation. Additional support provided by the Friends of Asia Society Texas Center.
