Our summer intensive day camps for Grades 5-12 provide emerging young artists the opportunity to choose from two dynamic experiences: making short films in Filmmaking Camp, or bringing their wildest ideas to life in Animation Camp. Classes are limited to 10 students per session, ensuring personal attention in a nurturing and supportive learning environment with tight-knit group collaboration. Each session culminates in a screening, where campers will premiere their work for family and friends on the big screen at the JBFC Theater.

Dates: Two Week Sessions, July 11–August 16; Each session runs Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-3:00 pm

In Filmmaking Camp, campers will create a short film with the support of film-loving peers and the guidance of a professional film instructor. Whether it’s a camper’s first or fiftieth time making a movie, our staff will meet campers at their individual skill level and encourage their growth.

In Animation Camp, campers will use state-of-the-art software Dragonframe and Canon DSLR cameras to bring their wildest ideas to life, practice essential techniques, watch and dissect amazing shorts from groundbreaking artists, and channel their creativity through stop-motion animation.

Additionally, we now also offer a one-week camp—Storyville—for younger film enthusiasts. In this exciting course, campers entering 2nd and 3rd grade will explore storytelling through short film screenings, discussions, live storytelling, and hands-on projects, all within a cozy movie theater setting.