Film Camp for Kids Summer Week-long Day Camps

We are happy to announce that we are again offering summer in-person and virual programs in July and August 2022.

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE HAVE MOVED THE PROGRAMS THIS SUMMER AS OUR SITE IS STILL UNDER CONSTRUCTION

Camp Description

Since 2013, our filmmaking day camps will be offered Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 4:30 PM, by age group. Participants are welcome to sign up for as many weeks as they wish. Each week is as different as the films so it is never the same experience.

The week involves making a film in one week, including the writing, filming, acting and editing.
Camp participants are grouped by age and no previous experience is required.
Each film crew (team) has two staff Instructors, where possible a male and female.
Games and outings are also planned by instructors to give participants a break from movie making.
We understand that acting is not for everyone so camp participants can chose to work in front of the camera, behind the camera, or both.
The camp supplies the equipment and materials, but the parents pack a nut-free lunch, sunscreen and water.
Returning participants rotate groups so they make films with different staff Instructors and different participants.

Other Examples of Camps:

Animation camps run similar to film camps, and also vary week to week because the product changes as the groups do.
Art camps are where participants learn all sorts of techniques. Depending upon the production or drying time, each day could mean learning a new form of art or it could be an extension on the day before – painting, drawing, crafts, and more. Each camp is different and parents can confirm the topics before registering.
Writing camps often cover poetry, creative writing and screen writing.
Music camps focus on scoring music for video.

Camp Staff

Summer Classes (meaning not week-long camps)

Camp Schedule by Week and Age group

July 11-15

225A ERIE STREET (by Wigle Park)

Filmmaking Camp: Ages 10-14 | Monday-Friday from 9am-4:30pm | $225 – 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.

1240 PIERRE STREET (by Lansbury Park)

Exploring Visual Arts Camp: Ages 8-13 | Monday-Friday from 9am-4:30pm | $225 + $15 for Supplies – 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. Expect something new each day. The week also includes outings to Lansbury Park.

Screenwriting for Short Film Camp: Ages 9-14 | Monday-Friday from 9am-4:30pm | $225 – Scripts are the foundation for the perfect film. In screenwriting camp, work together to write a script for a short film in one week. Each day tackle topics including story creation, script formatting, character and plot development, and more. During the week we’ll also film scripts to better learn script formatting and how to edit scripts so you create the best films possible.

July 18-22

225A ERIE STREET (by Wigle Park)

Filmmaking Camp: Ages 9-11 | Monday-Friday from 9am-4:30pm | $225 – Film Camp involves all aspects of the filmmaking process, campers will take charge in making a film in one week, including the writing, filming, acting and editing an entire film.

Photography Camp: Ages 9-14 | Monday-Friday From 9am-4:30pm | $225 – Snap, Click and begin the week learning techniques with the camera including camera settings, photo composition and lighting. As the week progresses, we’ll go out each day to take pictures. Later on in the week, learn how to digitally edits these photos. At the end of the week showcase your favorite photos from the week.

1240 PIERRE STREET (by Lansbury Park)

Writing and Improv Camp: Ages 8-13 | Monday-Friday from from 9am-4:30pm | $225 – Writing & Improv: a fun camp that helps the kids learn about character work, coming out of their shell, thinking on their feet, and bringing out their imagination. In the camp we will be going over a lot of universal exercises and improv games that can be seen on shows like “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” as well as Second City.

Drawing and Painting Camp: Ages 8-13 | Monday-Friday from 9am-4:30pm | $225 + $15 for Supplies – Learn the variety of different ways to Draw and paint at our drawing and painting camp! Tackle a variety of topics including Pop Art, pointilism, water colours, blind drawing, and much more through different arts and crafts projects.

Writing Music Camp: Ages 10-15 | Monday-Friday from 9am-4:30pm | $225 – Learn to write music with your peers. You will practice it on a keyboard, and also learn how to continue at home using a computer using software or a musical instrument. Discover also how music works in filmmaking, and how to apply your skills.

ONLINE

Half Day Virtual Film Camp (Ages 12-14) | Monday-Friday From 10am-1pm | $125 – Taking place through Zoom for three hours per day Monday-Friday, these online sessions include a lesson each day, group film-related projects, and interactive games. At the end of the day, participants will be assigned “homework” to complete for the next day, which can include filming certain scenes, finishing their storyboards, etc. Scripts are written so that participants are on camera or tablet individually and so participants can film additional footage from home using a camera, or phone or tablet set at 4K.

July 25-29

225A ERIE STREET (by Wigle Park)

Filmmaking Camp: Ages 12-14 | Monday-Friday from 9am-4:30pm | $225 – 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.

Animation Camp: Ages 12-15 | Monday-Friday from 9am-4:30pm | $225 – 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. 2D Animation and stop motion are topics covered at this camp.

1240 PIERRE STREET (by Lansbury Park)

Acting Camp Ages 8-12 | Monday-Friday from 9am-4:30pm | $225 – The Acting Camp is a great and fun experience to meet new friends, play games and learn all about acting and the skills that come with it. Through the course of the week we will be going over and teaching techniques such as character work, emotion, choices, stage directions, as well as the differences between film and theatre. By the final stages of the week you’ll perform a scene and/or a monologue of your choosing.

Tree of Life Art and Drawing Week Ages 8-13 | Monday-Friday from 9am-4:30pm | $225 + $15 for Supplies – Tree of life: a camp that will focus on cultures who have a tree of life in their mythos. Each day will focus on a different culture and their various myths. For example, one day will be about Norse mythology and be about the tree Yggdrasil when another day will be about Celtic mythology and talk about how important trees were for the Celts.

Creative Writing Camp ages 8-12 | Monday-Friday from 9am-4:30pm | $225 – Led by the City of Windsor’s Youth Poet Laureate, Alexei Ungurenasu, our creative writing camp introduces students to a variety of fun and engaging writing activities. By the end of the week, students will become familiar with the creative process of writing poems and short stories, and they will produce a portfolio of original work.

August 1-5

225A ERIE STREET (by Wigle Park)

Special Effects Camp: Ages 12-15 | Monday-Friday from 9am-4:30pm | $225

1240 PIERRE STREET (by Lansbury Park)

Acting Camp Ages 12-15 | Monday-Friday from 9am-4:30pm | $225 – The Acting Camp is a great and fun experience to meet new friends, play games and learn all about acting and the skills that come with it. Through the course of the week we will be going over and teaching techniques such as character work, emotion, choices, stage directions, as well as the differences between film and theatre. By the final stages of the week perform a scene and/or a monologue of your choosing

Writing Music for Film Ages 12-15 | Monday-Friday from 9am-4:30pm | $225 – Learn to write music for films. Practice it on a keyboard, and also learn how to continue at home using a computer using software or a musical instrument. Discover also how music works in filmmaking, and how to apply your skills.

ONLINE

Half Day Virtual Film Camp: Ages 9-11 | Monday-Friday from 10am-1pm | $125 – Taking place through Zoom for three hours per day Monday-Friday, these online sessions include a lesson each day, group film-related projects, and interactive games. At the end of the day, participants will be assigned “homework” to complete for the next day, which can include filming certain scenes, finishing their storyboards, etc. Scripts are written so that participants are on camera or tablet individually and so participants can film additional footage from home using a camera, or phone or tablet set at 4K.

August 8-12

225A ERIE STREET (by Wigle Park)

Filmmaking Camp: Ages 9-11 | Monday-Friday from 9am-4:30pm | $225 – 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.

Graphic Design Camp: Ages 12-15 | Monday-Friday from 9am-4:30pm | $225

2-Day Photography Camp: Ages 9-14 | August 13 & 14 from 9am-4:30pm | $125 – In a 2 day version of our 5 day photography camp, Learn the fundamentals of photography and photo editing. On the first day, learn how to use DSLRs, photo composition, and lighting to take the perfect photos. On day 2, edit their photos, and learn how to do colour correction, photo manipulation, and other basic editing skills.

2-Day Visual Art Camp: Ages 8-13 | August 13 & 14 from 9am-4:30pm | $125 – In a 2-Day version of our 5 day Visual Arts Camps, learn a variety of arts techniques through hands on craft projects. Some art skills taught include painting, drawing, collage, paper mache, and more.

1240 PIERRE STREET (by Lansbury Park)

Visual Arts Camp: Ages 11-15 | Monday-Friday from 9am-4:30pm | $225 + $15 for Supplies – Visual art is a skill that everyone can benefit from. Test your interest and creativity through various visual arts – painting, drawing, sculpture, crafts and more – in a small group setting with others of the same age. Expect something new each day. The week also includes outings to Lansbury Park.

Creative Writing Camp: Ages 9-14 | Monday-Friday from 9am-4:30pm | $225 – Led by the City of Windsor’s Youth Poet Laureate, Alexei Ungurenasu, our creative writing camp introduces students to a variety of fun and engaging writing activities. By the end of the week, become familiar with the creative process of writing poems and short stories, and produce a portfolio of original work.

Improv Camp: Ages 8-13 | Monday-Friday from 9am-4:30pm | $225 – Improv: a fun camp that helps learn about character work, coming out of your shell, thinking on your feet, and bringing out imagination. In the camp we will be going over a lot of universal exercises and improv games that can be seen on shows like “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” as well as Second City.

August 15-19

225A ERIE STREET (by Wigle Park)

Kite Making Camp: Ages 8-13 | Monday-Friday from 9am-4:30pm | $125 – Spend the week designing and creating a kite as well as a hot air balloon, and putting them to the test at Lansbury Park. Drawing and painting will also be a part of the week’s activities.

1240 PIERRE STREET (by Lansbury Park)

Propmaking Camp: Ages 9-14 | Monday-Friday from 9am-4:30pm | $225 – Discover the art of prop making and learn to make props by using things you may have at home – cardboard, aluminum foil and more. Props can be fund to use in your short film or at Halloween – or just for fun. This is a week where creativity will flow.

Screenwriting Camp: Ages 9-14 | Monday-Friday from 9am-4:30pm | $225 – Writing a script for a film is very different from a feature film or a TV show. This week learn how to write a script from start to finish.

Art Camp: Making Kites and More Ages 8-13 | Monday-Friday from 9am-4:30pm | $225 + $15 for supplies – Spend the week designing and creating a kite as well as a hot air balloon, and putting them to the test at Lansbury Park. Drawing and painting will also be a part of the week’s activities.

August 22 – 26

Filmmaking Camp: Ages 15-17 | Monday-Friday from 9am-4:30pm | $225 – 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.

Half Day Virtual Film Camp: Ages 9-11 | Monday-Friday from 10am-1pm | $125 – Taking place through Zoom for three hours per day Monday-Friday, these online sessions include a lesson each day, group film-related projects, and interactive games. At the end of the day, participants will be assigned “homework” to complete for the next day, which can include filming certain scenes, finishing their storyboards, etc. Scripts are written so that participants are on camera or tablet individually and so participants can film additional footage from home using a camera, or phone or tablet set at 4K.

Summer Overnight Camp Ages 9-13 (Click Here) | $375

August 29 – September 2

Art Camp: Ages 8-14 | Monday-Friday from 9am-4:30pm | $225 + $15 for supplies – learn a variety of arts techniques through hands on craft projects. Some art skills taught include painting, drawing, collage, paper mache, and more.

Creative Writing, Acting, and Music Camps To Be Announced