Are you ready to make a movie this summer?
We are happy to announce our summer in-person and virtual programs in July and August 2023. In addition, we will be 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.
Camp Description
Our filmmaking, art and other day camps will be held on 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 is each film so each week is a new and fun learning 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 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
- Participants bring a nut-free lunch, sunscreen and water.
- Returning participants join new groups so they make films with other Instructors and 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.
Past Camp Staff
Camp Schedule by Week and Age Group
July 3-7
Filmmaking Camp: Ages 9-11 | Monday-Friday from 9am-4:30pm | $250 – 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.
Exploring Visual Arts Camp: Ages 8-13 | Monday-Friday from 9am-4:30pm | $250 + $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.
Screenwriting for Short Film Camp: Ages 13-17 | Monday-Friday from 9am-4:30pm | $250 – 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 we 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.
ONLINE
Drawing and Painting Camp: Ages 11-14 | Monday-Friday from 9am-4:30pm | $250 + $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
July 10-14
Filmmaking Camp: Ages 9-12 | Monday-Friday from 9am-4:30pm | $250 – 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 11-15 | Monday-Friday From 9am-4:30pm | $250 – 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 favourite photos from the week.
Acting Camp: Ages 12-17 | Monday-Friday from from 9am-4:30pm | $250 – A fun camp that helps the youth learn about character work, voiceover, acting on stage vs in film, and more.
ONLINE
Half Day Virtual Film Camp: (Ages 12-16) | Monday-Friday from 9am-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 17-21
Filmmaking Camp: Ages 12-15 | Monday-Friday from 9am-4:30pm | $250 – 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.
Dinosaur Stop Motion Camp: Ages 10-14 | Monday-Friday from 9am-4:30pm | $250 – A fun camp where participants will make a stop motion short film using plastic dinosaurs. The short film will be shown at our Jurassic Park event on August 5-6, 2023.
Animation Camp: Ages 12-17 | Monday-Friday from 9am-4:30pm | $250 – 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.
Acting Camp: Ages 8-14 | Monday-Friday from 9am-4:30pm | $250 – A fun camp that helps the youth learn about character work, voiceover, acting on stage vs in film, and more.
Creative Writing Camp: ages 8-12 | Monday-Friday from 9am-2:30pm | $150 – By the end of the week, participants will become familiar with the creative process of writing poems and short stories, and produce a portfolio of original work.
Tree of Life Art and Drawing Week Ages 8-14 | Monday-Friday from 9am-4:30pm | $250 + $15 for Supplies – This camp that will focus various types of trees of life – drawings, painting, sculpture, wire work, and more. A fun-filled creative week!
ONLINE
Creative Writing Camp: ages 8-12 | Monday-Friday from 1pm-5pm | $125– By the end of the week, participants will become familiar with the creative process of writing poems and short stories, and produce a portfolio of original work.
July 24-28
Filmmaking Camp: Ages 11-15 | Monday-Friday from 9am-4:30pm | $250 – 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.
Special Effects Camp: Ages 10-17 | Monday-Friday from 9am-4:30pm | $250 – Learn about special effects, including digital editing and make-up for special effects.
Acting Camp: Ages 12-16 | Monday-Friday from 9am-4:30pm | $250 – A fun camp that helps the youth learn about character work, voiceover, acting on stage vs in film, and more.
Propmaking Camp: Ages 9-15 | Monday-Friday from 9am-4:30pm | $250 + $15 for supplies – 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.
ONLINE
Half Day Virtual Film Camp: Ages 9-12 | Monday-Friday from 10am-2pm | $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 31 – August 4
Filmmaking Camp: Ages 13-17 | Monday-Friday from 9am-4:30pm | $250 – 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.
Mask Making Camp: Ages 12-17 | Monday-Friday from 9am-4:30pm | $250 + $15 for Supplies – A great fun week. Participants will make a mask in the shape of their own face, create of a theme, and paint it on the mask. During “drying time” other art projects will be explored.
Creative Writing Camp: Ages 8-12 | Monday-Friday from 9am-4:30pm | $250 – By the end of the week, participants will become familiar with the creative process of writing poems and short stories, and produce a portfolio of original work.
Acting Camp: Ages 8-14 | Monday-Friday from 9am-4:30pm | $250 – A fun camp that helps the youth learn about character work, voiceover, acting on stage vs in film, and more.
ONLINE
Graphic Design Camp: Ages 12-17 | Monday-Friday from 1pm-5pm | $125 – Learn how to edit photos as well as make movie posters and more. Participants will be introduced to a variety of software for continuing the work at home.
August 7 -11
Filmmaking Camp: Ages 9-12 | Monday-Friday from 9am-4:30pm | $250– 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 10-14 | Monday-Friday from 9am-4:30pm | $250 – 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.
Propmaking Camp: Ages 13-17 | Monday-Friday from 9am-4:30pm | $250 + $15 for supplies – 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.
Art Camp: Making Kites and More Ages 8-14 | Monday-Friday from 9am-4:30pm | $250 + $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 a nearby Park. Drawing and painting will also be a part of the week’s activities.
ONLINE
Screenwriting Camp: Ages 9-15 | Monday-Friday from 9am-1pm | $125 -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 we 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.
August 14-18
Filmmaking Camp: Ages 13-17 | Monday-Friday from 9am-4:30pm | $250 – 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 12-16 | Monday-Friday from 9am-4:30pm | $250 – 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.
Screenwriting Camp: Ages 9-15 | Monday-Friday from 9am-4:30pm | $250 – 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 we 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.
ONLINE
Half Day Virtual Film Camp: Ages 9-13 | 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 21-25
Filmmaking Camp: Ages 13-17 | Monday-Friday from 9am-4:30pm | $250 – 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.
Propmaking Camp: Ages 9-15 | Monday-Friday from 9am-4:30pm | $250 + $15 for supplies – 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 for Short Film Camp: Ages 10-15 | Monday-Friday from 9am-4:30pm | $250 – 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.
Animation Camp: Ages 9-13 | Monday-Friday from 9am-4:30 pm | $250 Learn about and experiment with software 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.
August 28 – September 1
Filmmaking Camp: Ages 10-17 | Monday-Friday from 9am-4:30pm | $250 – 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.
Visual Art Camp: Ages 8-13 | Monday-Friday from 9am-4:30pm | $250 + $15 for supplies – learn a variety of arts techniques through hands on craft projects. Some art skills taught include painting, drawing, collage, storyboarding, paper mache, and more.
Costume Design Camp: Ages 10-15 | Monday-Friday 9am-4:30pm | $250 + $15 for Supplies – 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!