[dorkbotnyc-blabber] Re: Summer Camp Seeks Proposals for Ambitious Collaborative Projects

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Sounds like a terrific way to spend a summer!


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Calling all Engineers, Designers, Sculptors, Builders, Videographers,
Architects, Artists and Makers of all descriptions and disciplines

SUMMER CAMP SEEKS PROPOSALS FOR AMBITIOUS COLLABORATIVE PROJECTS
Beam Camp requests project ideas for 2009 and future summers.

You supply the plan and vision. We'll supply 100+ energetic campers and
staff and 700+ acres of forest, mountain and lakes as studio, canvas and
workshop. Submit your proposal to be Beam's 2009 Project Master.

THE PROJECT
Each summer Beam commissions a Project Master to design a unique
large-scale collaborative endeavor that campers produce and enjoy. The
Project can range from the conceptual to the structural. We are looking
for big ideas that will challenge and excite our campers and staff. Our
Project Management Team will work with the Master to "translate" the
Master's project blueprint into the camp context.

THE CAMP
Beam Camp is a 4-week summer program (July 18-August 16) for boys and
girls aged 7-17 in Strafford, New Hampshire. Beam Campers cultivate
hands-on skills while exploring innovative thinking, design and the
creative process. They transform ideas into artifacts and personal
achievement into community success. Teams of campers work on different
aspects of the Project each morning. In the afternoons, they participate
in Domains, mini-courses in arts, athletics, science and nature studies.

Project Criteria

Make it big.
Don't limit yourself to "camp-y" themes.
Construction can be a central component, but doesn't have to be.

Past Projects:
2005 The Nexus Canopy: a raised, 42' x 36' grid of wood and fabrics that
the campers transformed from shelter to maze to movie theater to art
installation to banquet space. Project Master: Fabian Jabro/Standard
Architects

2006 The Beam Fleet: seven wooden vehicles, designed, and built by the
campers, equal parts kinetic sculptures, simple machines and rolling
canvases. Project Masters: Steve Gerberich & Nathaniel Leib

2007 The Beam Micro/Macro Domes: five geodesic domes based on the forms
and structures of virus proteins, that became shelters, sculptures,
playspaces and activity centers. Project Master: Caitlin Berrigan

2008 Jungletopia: three tree-houses ring a 16-foot armature to form a
play/contemplation space that bridges (metaphorically and physically)
Beamers' imagination and craft with the forest environment. Project
Masters: Jan Drojarski & Jon Bocksel
FAQs

HOW DO I SUBMIT A PROPOSAL?
Go to http://www.beamcamp.com/projectproposal to fill out the Project
Proposal form or send an email to brian at beamcamp.com.

WHAT'S THE PROJECT BUDGET?
We generally spend $10,000 on Project-specific materials including any
necessary new tools/machines.

WHAT ARE THE MASTER'S TIME REQUIREMENTS?
Upon selection of a Project, Masters have until May 1st to create a
blueprint or working plan for the project. We ask that the Master be
available for at least two pre-camp planning meetings and join us for at
least three days during the camp session.

DO I GET PAID?
Project Masters receive a $2,500 stipend plus reimbursement of travel costs.

Proposals due: March 1, 2009.

For more info on Beam: http://www.beamcamp.com/project-proposal/
For images:
For further inquiries contact: Brian Cohen – brian at beamcamp.com