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Pyramid Atlantic Summer Teen Letterpress Intensive

Pyramid Atlantic Art Center · $300/week

Pyramid Atlantic Art Center offers a Summer Teen Letterpress Intensive in Hyattsville, Maryland, providing hands-on experience in traditional letterpress pri...

▌ Editor's read The Pyramid Atlantic Summer Teen Letterpress Intensive is a day camp for teens aged 13-17, focusing on traditional letterpress printing. The camp is offered by Pyramid Atlantic Art Center, a nonprofit organization founded in 1981 by Laura Todd, indicating over 40 years of operation. The website details the camp's curriculum, including setting type, mixing inks, and printing on a Vandercook press. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not listed, the program emphasizes hands-on instruction. The Pyramid Atlantic Art Center has a strong online presence with a Google review rating of 4.9 stars from 108 reviews, with reviewers frequently praising the quality of instruction and the welcoming environment. The organization's Instagram handle is @pyramidatlantic and their Facebook handle is PyramidAtlanticArtCenter. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or specific state licensing for this program on their website.
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Since 198640+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 13–17

Pyramid Atlantic Summer Teen Letterpress Intensive serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in arts, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
1986 (40 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Arts
  • Ages: 13–17
  • Address: 4318 Gallatin St, Hyattsville, MD 20781, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. 4-day workshop.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Pyramid Atlantic Summer Teen Letterpress Intensive

What ages does Pyramid Atlantic Summer Teen Letterpress Intensive accept?
Pyramid Atlantic Summer Teen Letterpress Intensive is open to children ages 13–17. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Pyramid Atlantic Summer Teen Letterpress Intensive cost?
Pyramid Atlantic Summer Teen Letterpress Intensive publishes $300/week for the standard session. USD. 4-day workshop. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs Pyramid Atlantic Summer Teen Letterpress Intensive?
Pyramid Atlantic Summer Teen Letterpress Intensive is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 40 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Pyramid Atlantic Summer Teen Letterpress Intensive provide lunch?
Pyramid Atlantic Summer Teen Letterpress Intensive does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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