ASU FIDM summer camps

Exclusive summer programs

ASU FIDM offers pre-college summer programs in both Downtown Phoenix and Los Angeles for high school and community college students ages 15 through 19. Led by ASU FIDM faculty, these camps are designed to expose students to the different pathways in the fashion industry, from design to styling to marketing, all while building foundational skills and networks.

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LA and Phoenix camp details

Dates

Fashion Design I: June 15–19
Fashion Merchandising (only in LA): June 15-19
Fashion Design II: June 22–26

Ages

15–19 years old
Fees: Varies per camp, ranges from $1,000–$1,300. Scholarships available.
Registration deadline: Varies per camp, June 11 or June 18

Barbie Dream Gap Project Scholarship

Barbie^™, the iconic fashion doll by Mattel, Inc., and Edikted, an LA-based style-led contemporary fashion brand, are teaming with ASU FIDM to invest in the next generation of fashion leaders through supporting the school’s summer fashion camps. With their support, ASU FIDM is offering 15 scholarships that will cover half of the camp tuition for either location. In addition to the scholarships, the support will also give LA campers an opportunity to hear from creative executives at a dedicated Barbie x Edikted panel and to get a behind-the-scenes look at the brand through a Barbie design center experience.

Scholarship details and process

Interested students should first submit an application that includes a short essay and a mood board or sketch inspired by Barbie™, Edikted and your vision of fashion school. Applications close June 2. Scholarship recipients will be notified June 5 and will receive a code for 50% off to use when they register for camp. For students who registered before the scholarship announcement on May 12 will receive instructions on how to apply.

Scholarship requirements and application

What to expect

Frequently asked questions

Is this a day camp, or are there overnight options?

All camps in Arizona and Los Angeles are day camps only. Hours are from 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. There are no overnight options.
Currently, there are no ASU-hosted boarding options for these camps, however, ASU does have relationships with several hotels in the area. For hotels with affiliate/corporate codes, please visit the ASU Visit website at visit.asu.edu/travel. The LA Proper Hotel, Hotel Per La and The Hoxton are all within a 10-minute walking distance of our Los Angeles location. We also recommend the Freehand Hotel and the Hotel Figueroa. For our Phoenix campus, the Hilton Garden Inn Phoenix Downtown, Hampton Inn and Suites Phoenix Downtown and Hyatt Place Phoenix/Downtown are all within a 10-minute walking distance. Students are responsible for providing their own transportation to and from camp, as well as any necessary housing.

What is the cancellation policy?

Each camp has a different cancellation policy that you can review when you get to the Payment page of the registration form.
- No refund will be issued if a student withdraws after the start of the program.
- In the unlikely event camp is cancelled due to low registration, students will be notified prior to the start date and as far in advance as possible and issued a full refund.
- ASU FIDM is not responsible for any travel related expenses due to cancellation
- For the Intro to Fashion Design I – Phoenix, June 15– 19, 2026:
  - If a student withdraws before May 11, a refund may be issued less the $100 non-refundable deposit.
  - If a student withdraws between May 12–June 12 due to a medical reason approved by the camp coordinator, a 50% refund may be issue
- For the Intro to Fashion Design II – Phoenix, June 22– 26, 2026:
  - If a student withdraws before May 18, a refund may be issued less the $100 non-refundable deposit.
  - If a student withdraws between May 19–June 19 due to a medical reason approved by the camp coordinator, a 50% refund may be issue
- For the Intro to Fashion Design I - Los Angeles, June 15–19, 2026:
  - If a student withdraws before May 11, a refund may be issued less the $100 non-refundable deposit.
  - If a student withdraws between May 12–June 12 due to a medical reason approved by the camp coordinator, a 50% refund may be issue
- For the Intro to Fashion Design II - Los Angeles, June 22–26, 2026
  - If a student withdraws before May 18, a refund may be issued less the $100 non-refundable deposit.
  - If a student withdraws between May 19–June 19, due to a medical reason approved by the camp coordinator, a 50% refund may be issued.
- For the Intro to Fashion Merchandising - Los Angeles, June 15–19, 2026
  - If a student withdraws before May 18, a refund may be issued less the $100 non-refundable deposit.
  - If a student withdraws between May 19–June 19, due to a medical reason approved by the camp coordinator, a 50% refund may be issued.

Is lunch provided?

What materials do participants need to bring?

It is not required to bring materials. Everything required for camp activities will be provided. Faculty may suggest the option to bring materials for some workshops.

What is the registration deadline?

See deadlines and registrations links above in the section for each camp.

Interested in more opportunities?

LA summer camps

For students interested in film, The Sidney Poitier New American Film School also offers a camp in LA, plus esports organization Gen. G is hosting a series of summer day camps at the ASU California Center in LA. Learn more at herbergerinstitute.asu.edu/la-summer-camps.

Design and Arts summer programs

Visit the Herberger Institute summer webpage for more design and arts summer opportunities across all of our locations and for all ages.