About Camp
Film Camp for Kids & Youth offers a youth-centred and hands-on approach to learning. Summer camp instructors or “group leaders” encourage self-directed learning and exploration within a safe environment. They act as educators and guides, and they youth-led activities – in groups as well as though independent learning.
The age groups noted below are kept separate unless we do not get enough registrations for separate age groups, which also works well as fosters peer learning as well as leadership when we combine participants in different age groups.
REGISTRATION HERE WHEN DATES AND CLASSES ARE SELECTED: Complete Registration Form – click here
Times
Monday-Friday from 9am-4:30pm; Drop off at 8:55 and pick up at 4:30. Summer 2025 is in our new location and permanent home: 664 Victoria, Windsor, ON. We have plenty of parking for parents in our private lot, for easy drop-off and pick-up. Early Drop off and Late Pick Up for $5 each episode to cover staffing.
Fees
All weeks are $300. Pending donations to the camp, financial assistance can be made available with a referral explaining why financial assistance is required. Please email us and request the referral form (info@filmcampforkids.com)
Payment
ZEFFY and E-TRANSFER are the preferred methods of payment.
1) Interac/eTransfer – info@filmcampforkids.com
2) Zeffy (no extra check-out fees) – https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/2025-summer-camp-
3) Mail – Film Camp for Kids & Youth c/o 150 Randolph Place, Windsor, ON N9B 2T3. Make cheques payable to MEDIA ARTS COMMUNITY CENTRE AND MUSEUM.
2025 WEEKLY SCHEDULE
REGISTRATION HERE WHEN DATES AND CLASSES ARE SELECTED: Complete Registration Form – click here
Week 1: June 30 – July 4
Week 2: July 7 – July 11
Week 3: July 14 – July 18
Week 4: July 21 – July 25
Week 5: July 28 – August 1
Week 6: August 4 – August 8
Week 7: August 11 – August 15
Week 8: August 18 – August 22
Week 9: August 25 – August 29
FILMMAKING – ALL SUMMER; EVERY WEEK, ALL AGE GROUPS
Ages 8-12 AND Ages 13-17
Film Camp involves all aspects of the filmmaking process, take charge in making a film in one week, including the writing, filming, acting and editing an entire film. Each week is different so students can sign up for more than one week. The youth write the script together so each week is different – new group and new script.
ANIMATION – ALL SUMMER; EVERY WEEK, ALL AGE GROUPS
Ages 8-12 AND Ages 13-17: Independent work so output depends upon interest of the participant.
Work in a mini production team to create a 30 second animation. Learn how to write a script and storyboard, as well as how to create characters and animate using Pencil 2D.Each week is different so students can sign up for more than one week.
EXPLORING VISUAL ART – ALL WEEKS, BUT DIFFERENT AGE GOUPS WHERE POSSIBLE
WEEKS 1,3,7: Ages 8-12 / WEEKS 2,4,6: Ages 13-17
Visual art is a skill that everyone can benefit from. Test your interest and creativity through a variety of visual arts – painting, drawing, sculpture, crafts and more – in a small group setting with others who are the same age. Final creative schedule depends upon interests of the group.
THE FOLLOWING ARE BY WEEK ONLY, ABOVE CLASSES ARE EVERY WEEK
Week 2: July 7 – July 11
Week 3: July 14 – July 18
Week 4: July 21 – July 25
Week 5: July 28 – August 1
Week 6: August 4 – August 8
Week 7: August 11 – August 15
Week 8: August 18 – August 22
Week 9: August 25 – August 29
Week 2: ACTING: Ages 12-15
A fun camp that helps the youth learn about character work, voiceover, acting on stage vs in film, and more.
Week 3 (and 6): STOP MOTION: Ages 10-14
A fun camp where participants will make a stop motion short film using Legos, Batman and/or toys from home. It is the choice of the group when I choose their script. This is always a week of fun and creativity. Final theme depends upon interests of the group.
Week 4: CREATIVE WRITING: Ages 12-17
By the end of the week, participants will become familiar with the creative process of writing poems and short stories, film scripts, and/or produce a portfolio of original work. Final schedule depends upon interests of the group.
Week 4 and Week 5: SPECIAL CAMP: SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDG)
9 AM – 2:30 PM; $200 per week; bursaries available
- Recycling and Upcycling – art through recycled materials
- Urban Gardening & Food Security
- Renewable Energy and Savings
- Sustainability & Clean Cities – walk, bike, rideshare, bus, waste segregation, and more…
- Activities: gardening, fun games, arts & crafts, group presentations
Week 5: PROP MAKING AND MASK MAKING: Ages 9-15
Discover the art of prop making and learn to make props by using things you may have at home – cardboard, aluminum foil and more. Final themes depend upon interests of the group.
Week 6 (and 3): STOP MOTION: Ages 10-14
A fun camp where participants will make a stop motion short film using Legos, Batman and/or toys from home. It is the choice of the group when I choose their script. This is always a week of fun and creativity. Final theme depends upon interests of the group.
Weeks 7: PHOTOGRAPHY: Ages 12-17
Learn the basics of a DSLR camera and shoot indoors and outdoors around Downtown Windsor to create your very own photography portfolio.
Week 8: SPECIAL EFFECTS MAKE-UP AND MASK MAKING: Ages 12-17
A great fun week. Participants will make and paint a hand mold in the shape of their own hand, paint a mask, learn about special effects using sound and green screens, and more. During “drying time” other art projects will be explored.
Week 9: COSTUME DESIGN (SEWING): Ages 10-15
Learn to create captivating costume designs through sketching and fabric selection. Explore various themes and unleash your imagination in this beginner-friendly class. No sewing experience required, just your creativity!
REGISTRATION HERE WHEN DATES AND CLASSES ARE SELECTED: Complete Registration Form – click here
