Monday, Jun. 10, 2019 – Friday, Jun. 14, 2019
09:00 AM – 03:00 PM
US/Central
Magical Kamishibai
Dive into a colorful world of your own making using the Japanese storytelling tradition of Kamishibai!
Craft a unique story, build your own butai (storybook frame), and bring it all to life with dramatic narrations. Campers will share their "live picture book" creations by performing the stories for friends and family on the last day of camp!
Recommended for students ages 7–10. Aftercare is available 3–5:30 p.m. for an additional fee.
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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
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 is provided by Friends of Asia Society Texas Center, a dedicated group of individuals and organizations committed to bringing the best in exhibitions and public programming to Houston.
About the Camp
Additional Camps
Video Game Maker with Writers in the Schools (WITS) Digital
Monday – Friday, June 17–21
In this design camp, bring your stories and poems to life, create video games, and dive into traditions from India, China, and Japan.
Recommended for students ages 9–12. Students must provide their own laptops (no tablets, please).
Manga Pop!
Monday – Friday, July 8–12
Create your own comics inspired by the Japanese manga style, compete in sketching contests, and show off your work at camp Comic Con!
Recommended for students ages 9–12.
Amazing Asian Eats
Monday – Friday, July 29 – August 2
Travel across Asia as a globe-trotting foodie! Taste and cook foods from India, Thailand, China, Korea, and Japan, and create a food stand for an Asian night market!
Recommended for students ages 6–9. Not recommended for children with food allergies or food sensitivities.
K-pop Spectacular
Monday – Friday, August 5–9
Learn hot new choreography, dance the day away to the latest hits, and experience the life of a K-pop star!
Recommended for students ages 9–14.
HOURS & ADMISSION
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Wednesday, Friday - Sunday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday (free admission all day), 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Closed Monday and Tuesday and major holidays. - Early Bird Special (through March 31): $225 Members, $275 Nonmembers | Regular Pricing: $250 Members, $300 Nonmembers
Directions & Parking
- Free Parking
- Paid Parking
- Street Parking
- Parking in Asia Society Texas Center's lot is $7 for 1-24 hours. Entrances on Caroline and Austin. Limited free and paid street parking is also available.
Special Offers / Dining
Java Lava Cafe
Serving 100 percent premium Kona coffee from KarmaSu Coffee Farm in Hawaii, plus breakfast, lunch, and sweet treats, Java Lava Cafe is open for extended breakfast hours Tuesday–Saturday.
Hours
Tuesday – Saturday, 8:30 am – 3 pm
https://asiasociety.org/texas/java-lava-cafe
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