RIVEROPOLIS MAKER CAMP
FOR KIDS ENTERING 3-6TH GRADE AT THE SAN FRANCISCO SCHOOL
This summer each young architect will design and construct a unique contribution to our County Fair, Carnival & Circus! Creating this whimsical universe together suggests a wide range of options from wild amusement park rides, circus wagons, haunted houses, art collections, show animals, agricultural displays, musical venues, futuristic inventions and more . . . all this with a river running right through it! Along the way campers will learn about architecture, design, storytelling and tackle some hands-on science and engineering. The finished 35-foot river landscape will be the centerpiece for a Grand Tour for parents and friends!
NOTE: This camp presumes an interest in developing craft-skill and demands periods of collaboration, creative focus and self-direction. River campers are required to rise to the challenge of working with others as well as working independently.
CAMP FACILITATORS
Gregory Gavin, visual artist, designs public art programs and educational equipment for schools,
museums and public places. He is the founder of Riveropolis and the originator of River Camp
Dolores Elkin, a kindergarten teacher at SFS, has over 30 years of teaching experience. She has a CA teaching credential for art, along with a CA credential for teaching grades pre-K-12. She has partnered with Gregory Gavin co-teach and further develop River camp for over a dozen years.
Angelica Faustino, the 2nd Grade head teacher at SFS since 2019 is a bay area native. Prior to joining SFS, she worked with Pin@y Educational Partnerships (PEP), a partnership between public schools, universities, and the community with a goal of implementing a transformative, decolonizing curriculum.
Pictures from Past River Camps
Watch Gregory Gavin talk about River Camp