Student Programs
Culture Camps
Asia Society Texas' Culture 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.
For additional questions, please email Jennifer Kapral, Director of Education and Outreach, at JKapral@asiasociety.org.
In Asia Society Texas' 11th year of Culture Camps, students embark on hands-on programs delving into Asian traditions, arts, and culture.
Bedazzled Truck Art of Pakistan
Monday, June 5 – Friday, June 9, 2023・9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Daily
Be transported to the streets of Pakistan with Indus Arts Council and explore the art, history, and language painted and carved upon the giant "jingle trucks" that transport goods between cities. Paint your own art in the Truck Art style while learning the Urdu vocabulary for the art forms and colors!
Recommended for students ages 9–12.
Documentary Filmmaking
Monday, June 12 – Friday, June 23, 2023・9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Daily
In this two-week filmmaking camp, explore the themes of memory and world religions while scripting, filming, and acting in an original movie under the guidance of a professional television producer.
Recommended for students ages 12–14.
Manga POP!
Monday, July 10 – Friday, July 14, 2023・9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Daily
Attention, artists and manga fanatics! Create your own comics inspired by the Japanese manga style, with opportunities for Beginner and Advanced students to bring their comics to life on paper and the web.
Recommended for students ages 9–14.
Animals and Fantastic Beasts of Asia
Monday, July 24 – Friday, July 28, 2023・9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Daily
Embark on a safari across Asia! Learn about the unique animals and mythical creatures found in various Asian countries, and hear stories and legends featuring these animals and other fantastical beasts!
Recommended for students ages 6–9.
Master Chef Showdown With Bite of HOPE
Monday, August 7 – Friday, August 11, 2023・9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Daily
Whose cuisine reigns supreme? Learn about food traditions across Asia while honing your cooking skills to prepare for a final competition before a panel of Houston's top chefs!
Recommended for students ages 13–17.
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Registration is open for all sessions of Culture Camps.
Student Tours and Field Trips
Guided tours by Asia Society Texas docents lead students and educators through visual art and interactive exhibitions on view, offering unique perspectives into the traditions and cultures of Asians and Asian Americans around the world.
We invite educators to book a field trip to participate in the following experiences:
- Explore Asia tours
- Gallery tours
- Architecture tours
- Workshops
Education and Outreach programs at Asia Society Texas are presented by AARP and Wells Fargo. Generous funding also provided by Asia Chemical Corporation, and Mitsubishi Corporation (Americas). 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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