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General

Squizzle is a hands-on, design-forward enrichment program where kids 10–16 learn how to turn everyday products into unforgettable brands. Through guided brainstorming, prototyping, and storytelling, Squizzlers create their own logos, packaging, mascots, branded merch, and more. Squizzle is available as a weekly summer camp and in-school workshops.
Curious, creative kids (ages 10–15+) who like to dream big, stretch their creative muscles, and tell compelling stories. No prior design or business experience needed.

Summer Camp runs Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
We cap each week at 20 campers to ensure high-quality interaction and hands-on support.
We aim for a 10:1 ratio (or better), with trained staff supporting each group.
Absolutely! Each week has a totally different product theme, so there’s no repetition. Many campers return for multiple sessions.
Yes. We do our best to honor friend or sibling requests, and groupings are also based on age and developmental level.

It’s a little bit of both! Squizzle is a brand camp where we blend design thinking, storytelling, and early business strategy. Squizzlers participate in hands-on creative exercises and collaborative design sprints to build imaginary brands from scratch.
Occasionally and purposefully. Most activities are hands-on and analog (sketching, brainstorming). We use screens primarily for researching, idea generation, and AI-assisted design mockups.
Every camper leaves with a complete brand portfolio, including:

A moodboard + story framework

Custom logo and brand name

Packaging mockup

A Brand Ambassador box with branded merchandise (e.g. sticker set, t-shirt, etc.)
Yes! At the end of each week, campers present their work in a fun "Brand Showcase" where they get to show off their creations and build confidence in presenting.

Yes. Please pack a nut-free lunch and water bottle each day. We’ll provide snacks and lots of product samples!
Dropoff starts at 8:30 and extended day pickup goes until 4 pm.
Comfortable clothes they can move and create in — think sneakers, not sandals, and leave the white shirts at home!
Yes. All materials are provided, including sketchbooks, markers, posterboard, stickers, and more. Optional branded merch kits (shirts, stickers, etc.) may be purchased.

Our staff is trained in CPR and First Aid, and our workspace is designed for safety, with clearly labeled supplies and ample adult supervision.
Yes. Just let us know during registration. We’ll work with you to create a safe environment for your camper.

Our team includes design and education-minded mentors, many of whom are undergraduate or graduate students studying art, design, marketing, or youth development. All staff undergo background checks and training.
Absolutely. All campers are supervised by staff during all activities, breaks, and lunch times.

Full refunds are available up to 30 days before the camp week begins. After that, partial refunds or credit may be offered depending on the circumstance.
We’ll do our best to catch them up, but due to the hands-on nature of camp, we’re unable to offer prorated refunds for missed days.

Campers will explore user-friendly tools like Canva, Google Docs, and safe AI platforms with guidance. We focus on using tech as a creativity enhancer, not a replacement for original thinking.
Absolutely. We’ll share highlights throughout the week and invite parents to the end-of-week showcase.

No problem! Reach out to us directly from our contact form. We’re happy to help.

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