Fashion Upcycling Camp
At Fashion Upcycling Camp, students will explore the intersection of fashion and sustainability through upcycling, sewing, visible mending, and embroidery. This two-week camp focuses on transforming old garments into stylish, wearable pieces, teaching campers how to repair and personalize clothing while learning key fashion industry skills like sketching, styling, and creative ideation. Campers will develop hands-on expertise in upcycling techniques, from sewing and mending to adding embroidery for unique, eco-conscious designs. Each camper will design and sew their own project (s) to be displayed at our Fashion Finale for parents on the last day of camp. Held at the University of Arizona Norton School, this camp offers an exciting opportunity to build technical skills, collaborate with peers, connect with fashion industry experts, and let your creative juices flow.
**Location: Drop off and pick up will be at the Norton School for Human Ecology/McClelland Park 650 N. Park Ave. (4th floor sewing lab). There is a pull-off on Park in front of the building or parents can park briefly on 4th St. on the north side of the building. We will meet campers in front of the Norton School of Human Ecology.
Ages: 12 - 17
Dates: June 1 - 5, June 8-12 *this is a two week camp
Time: 9am - 2pm
Cost: $750
Register here for Fashion Upcycling Camp 2026.
If you have additional questions that are not covered in the FAQ below,
please reach out to our Camp Coordinator Moonie at ces-tvfcamps@arizona.edu
Frequently Asked Questions:
On UofA campus Norton School for Human Ecology/McClelland Park 650 N. Park Ave. (4th floor sewing lab). There is a pull-off on Park in front of the building or parents can park briefly on 4th St. on the north side of the building. We will meet campers in front of the Norton School of Human Ecology.
This camp is for youth age 12-17 who are interested in learning about sewing, alternatives to fast fashion, and design.
No. This camp is beginner friendly and welcomes all experience levels. Curiosity, creativity, and interest in fashion, art and/or design are the only requirements.
Please send your camper with a sack lunch, snacks will be provided throughout the day.
You will receive a detailed email one week before camp begins with drop-off instructions, what to bring, and daily logistics.
We do not offer before or after care.
Please ensure your camper arrives no more than 10 minutes before the camp start time.
If you are more than 5 minutes late for pick-up, please call Moonie at 520-626-5856
- Full refund if cancelled 30 days before the camp start date
- 50 percent refund if cancelled up to 14 days before the camp start date
- No refunds thereafter
Yes. To join the waitlist, please email ces-tvfcamps@arizona.edu with:
- Camper’s name
- Age
- Date of birth
- Food allergies
- Parent or guardian name
- Phone number
- Email address
You will be added to the waitlist in the order emails are received. We will contact you if a spot becomes available.
No. We reserve enough spots to accommodate scholarship requests.
Scholarship applications open March 2. The application deadline is March 9.
Families will be notified by March 31st.
Please register through our Eventbrite page.
Each camper will design and sew their own project(s) to be displayed at our Fashion Finale for parents on the last day of camp.
Yes. Week 1 will focus on learning sewing and industry skills while week 2 will be about taking those skills and designing and fabricating a unique garment or outfit.
This will be decided on a case-by-case basis. Email LezaCarter@arizona.edu for more information.
If you have questions not answered in the FAQ above, please contact:
Camp Coordinator Moonie at ces-tvfcamps@arizona.edu