UPDATE (May 10, 2024) — This camp session is sold out and registration is now closed.

Schedule

Monday, July 8 – Friday, July 12, 2024
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Daily

Attention, artists and manga fanatics! At our popular manga camp, create your own comics inspired by the Japanese manga style. Beginner to advanced students will learn new skills to bring comics to life on paper and on the web. Learn how comics are made, compete in sketching contests, and show off your work on the last day of camp at Camp Comic Con! Students will form small groups based on age.

Recommended for students ages 9–14.

Add-on: In our After-School A/V Club, campers will enjoy a snack and watch content related to the camp instruction, 3–5:30 p.m. daily.

Registration

Session fee: $325 Members, $375 Members
After-School A/V Club add-on fee: $70

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Testimonials

"[My daughter] liked every part of the week. She became bereft Thursday afternoon knowing that it would come to an end." — Parent, Summer Camper

"How rewarding [it is] to find a place that brings the best of so many camps [...] and is able to also showcase the richness of Asia and its contributions." — Parent, Summer Camper

"My kids were very happy all week; every day for them was so much fun. They made very good friends. They enjoyed and appreciated the service and attention they received from each one of the instructors." — Parent, Summer Camper

Additional 2024 Sessions

Asia Society's Got Talent!
Monday, June 10 – Friday, June 14, 2024・9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Daily
Get inspired by traditional arts and pop culture of Asia, from Indian classical dance to K-pop! Learn about the history and backgrounds of various Asian performing arts while preparing for your own performance.
Recommended for students ages 6–9.

Rising Artists: The Nature of Symbols
Monday, June 17 – Friday, June 21, 2024・9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Daily
Dive into calligraphy traditions and learn how nature has influenced this art form across Asia and beyond. Learn different techniques, scripts, and tools to create your own expressive artwork.
Recommended for students ages 9–12.

Documentary Filmmaking
Monday, July 22 – Friday, August 2, 2024・9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Daily
In this two-week camp, join a television producer to learn the technical and creative aspects of filmmaking while creating an original movie that explores the themes of community building and development.
Recommended for students ages 12–14.

Education and Outreach programs at Asia Society Texas are presented by AARP. Major support comes from Nancy C. Allen, Chinhui Juhn and Eddie Allen, The Brown Foundation, Inc, and Houston Endowment Inc. Generous funding also provided by Asia Chemical Corporation, Mitsubishi Corporation (Americas), the Susan Vaughan Foundation, and Johanna Brassert and Bill Stewart. Free Thursday exhibition admission presented by Regions Bank. Additional support is provided by Cathay Bank Foundation, the George and Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation, and the Friends of Asia Society, a dedicated group of individuals and organizations committed to bringing exceptional programming and exhibitions to Asia Society Texas.

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About Asia Society Texas

Asia Society Texas believes in the strength and beauty of diverse perspectives and people. As an educational institution, we advance cultural exchange by celebrating the vibrant diversity of Asia, inspiring empathy, and fostering a better understanding of our interconnected world. Spanning the fields of arts, business, culture, education, and policy, our programming is rooted in the educational and cultural development of our community — trusting in the power of art, dialogue, and ideas to combat bias and build a more inclusive society.