Sharpsburg Youth Design Camp

The Youth Design Camp was a 3-day immersive program in Sharpsburg, KY that aimed to equip students with design principles and how those can be applied to community life.

The Sharpsburg Youth Design Camp was built on 2 main program components: a Design Thinking Process Presentation and an Asphalt Mural Installation.

By including youth in the process of downtown revitalization of Sharpsburg, KY, the Youth Design Camp further developed a sense of identity within the community. Youth Design Camp equipped students with another tool for addressing community issues. By utilizing the Design Thinking Process, the Asphalt Mural Installation not only beautified the neighborhood but also fostered a sense of pride and unity among residents, transforming once overlooked streets into vibrant communal spaces.

They documented the process they used in a how-to guide for anyone interested in hosting a community youth design camp.

Timeframe to Complete Project: Weeks

Cost Range: varies

Key Words: Beginner, Community, Creative Community Conversations, Youth, Appalachia, Conversations, Art, Murals, Quilts, Design, Design Camp

To learn more about Sharpsburg Design Camp and access the How-To-Guide, click the link below.

Sharpsburg Youth Design Camp was a collaborative effort between R.L. Brown Community Foundation, University of Kentucky Community & Economic Development Initiative of KY (CEDIK)’s Community Design Program and the Sharpsburg, KY Community Center. Click the links below to learn more.