2020 Project Pipeline Co-Chairs: Bryan C. Lee, Jr. and Richie Hands

Since 2005, NOMA’s local summer camps have provided 6^th-12^th grade students of color with the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of architecture and design. Students that participate in the camps work closely with architects and designers to create the designs they would like to see in their communities. Not only do students create designs, but they are also connected with mentors in the architecture field to help guide their interests. For many students, Project Pipeline is their first introduction to the design world.

Due to COVID-19 all Project Pipeline summer camps have moved to virtual space to ensure the safety of students and volunteers. Summer 2020 will be the first summer that we are not able to be hands-on with our participants. We hope the social distancing measures will enable students to interact with us from the comfort of their homes. NOMA’s Project Pipeline team has created a new online 8-day day camp supported by a curriculum that gives students the same skills that they would receive in person.

With Project Pipelines’ recent switch to a virtual platform, our national leaders have decided to host a virtual 8-day camp that is accessible to children from all over the United States. The national camp fee is $35 for the full 8-day experience beginning August 10^th-17^th, 2020.