TV & Film Academy Camps
Dive into the world of filmmaking this summer! Our TV & Film Production Summer Camps offer hands-on experience in directing, cinematography, screenwriting, and editing. Guided by industry professionals, students will collaborate to create their own short films, learn storytelling techniques, and work together in small groups. Whether you’re a beginner or an aspiring filmmaker, this immersive camp will ignite your creativity and build essential production skills.
Ages 13-19
Spring Break & Summer Camps
Enrollment NOW OPEN
Call Hurrah to enroll at 757-627-5437.
Office hours are M-F, 9am – 5pm
Spring Break Camp 2025
April 14-18, 2025
Offering 3 different class options over Spring Break!
Tuition: $250/class
Lights, Camera, Deadline!
- 9AM to 12:30PM
- Where: Studio and Sweet
- What: In this intensive one-week course, students will learn the fundamentals of filmmaking,
from script to screen. Through hands-on training, participants will plan, shoot, and edit short
films in small groups, gaining experience in camera operation, lighting, sound, and post-
production. Perfect for beginners and aspiring filmmakers, this class emphasizes storytelling,
practical techniques, and teamwork to bring creative visions to life.
Pixel Perfect Photography
- 1PM to 4:30PM
- Where: NEON Studio
- What: This introductory course covers the fundamentals of DSLR (Digital Single-Lens
reflex) photography, including camera settings, composition, basic lighting, and basic editing
techniques in Photoshop or Lightroom. Perfect for those new to photography, students will learn how to capture stunning images and develop their creative eye. Feel free to bring your own camera, or use one of ours!
iFilmmaking
- 9AM to 12:30PM
- Where: Reel Room
- What: Learn to shoot and edit high-quality videos using just your iPhone! This hands-on class covers essential filming techniques, camera settings, lighting, composition, and mobile editing apps to
create professional-looking content. Perfect for beginners and content creators looking to
elevate their video skills.
TV & Film SUMMER Camps
CAMP 1 – June 23rd-27th
Lights, Camera, Deadline!
- 9AM to 3:30PM ($325)
- When: 9AM to 2:30PM
- Where: NEON Studio
- What: In this intensive one-week course, students will learn the fundamentals of filmmaking, from script to screen. Through hands-on training, participants will plan, shoot, and edit short films in small groups, gaining experience in camera operation, lighting, sound, and post-production. Perfect for beginners and aspiring filmmakers, this class emphasizes storytelling, practical techniques, and teamwork to bring creative visions to life.
CAMP 2 – July 7th-11th (2 options)
Pixel Perfect Photography
- 9AM to 12:30PM ($250)
- When: 9AM to 12:30PM
- Where: NEON Studio
- What: This introductory course covers the fundamentals of DSLR (Digital Single-Lens
reflex) photography, including camera settings, composition, basic lighting, and basic editing
techniques in Photoshop or Lightroom. Perfect for those new to photography, students will learn how to capture stunning images and develop their creative eye. Feel free to bring your
own camera, or use one of ours!
iFilmmaking
- 1PM to 4:30PM ($250)
- When: 1PM to 4:30PM
- Where: Reel Room
- What: Learn to shoot and edit high-quality videos using just your iPhone! This hands-on class covers
essential filming techniques, camera settings, lighting, composition, and mobile editing apps to
create professional-looking content. Perfect for beginners and content creators looking to
elevate their video skills.
**discount available if interested in attending both ½ day camps!
CAMP 3 – July 14th-18th
iCreate – Build & Grow Your YouTube Channel
- 9AM to 12:30PM ($250)
- When: 9AM to 12:30PM
- Where: Reel Room
- What: This social media class teaches you how to build and grow a successful YouTube
channel using just your iPhone. You’ll learn how to plan, film, edit, and optimize different types
of videos, from vlogs to tutorials and shorts. The course covers essential techniques like lighting, sound, storytelling, and YouTube SEO to maximize reach and engagement. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to improve, this hands-on class will help you create high-quality
content and grow your audience effectively.
Pixel Perfect Photography
- 1PM – 4PM ($250)
- When: 9AM to 12:30PM
- Where: NEON Studio
- What: This introductory course covers the fundamentals of DSLR (Digital Single-Lens
reflex) photography, including camera settings, composition, basic lighting, and basic editing
techniques in Photoshop or Lightroom. Perfect for those new to photography, students will
learn how to capture stunning images and develop their creative eye. Feel free to bring your
own camera, or use one of ours!
**discount available if interested in attending both ½ day camps!
CAMP 4 – July 21th-25th
Lights, Camera, Deadline!
- 9AM to 3:30PM ($350)
- When: 9AM to 3:30PM
- Where: NEON Studio
- What: In this intensive one-week course, students will learn the fundamentals of filmmaking, from script to screen. Through hands-on training, participants will plan, shoot, and edit short films in small groups, gaining experience in camera operation, lighting, sound, and post- production. Perfect for beginners and aspiring filmmakers, this class emphasizes storytelling,
practical techniques, and teamwork to bring creative visions to life.
CAMP 5 – July 28th-Aug 1st (2 options)
Pixel Perfect Photography
- 9AM – 12:30PM ($250)
- Where: NEON Studio
- When: 9AM to 12:30PM
- What: This introductory course covers the fundamentals of DSLR (Digital Single-Lens
reflex) photography, including camera settings, composition, basic lighting, and basic editing
techniques in Photoshop or Lightroom. Perfect for those new to photography, students will learn how to capture stunning images and develop their creative eye. Feel free to bring your
own camera, or use one of ours!
Script Writing/strong
- 1PM – 4:30PM ($250)
- Where: Reel Room
- When: 1PM to 4:30PM
- What: Learn the fundamentals of storytelling, character development, and dialogue in this introductory script writing class. Perfect for beginners, this course covers screenplay structure, formatting, and techniques to bring your ideas to life on the page. Whether you’re interested in film, TV, or theater, you’ll gain the skills to craft compelling scripts and start your writing journey.
**discount available if interested in attending both ½ day camps!
CAMP 6 Aug 4th-Aug 8th (2 options)
Motion Magic: Animation
- 1PM to 4:30PM ($250)
- Where: Sweet Suite
- When: 1PM to 4:30PM
- What: Dive into the exciting world of animation in this beginner-friendly course using Adobe After
Effects! Designed for students with basic computer skills on a Mac, this class introduces the
fundamentals of motion graphics, keyframing, and visual effects.
Through hands-on projects, students will learn how to create dynamic animations, work with text
and shape layers, apply transitions, and explore essential effects to bring their ideas to life.
Whether you’re interested in animated storytelling, motion design, or enhancing video projects,
this course will provide the tools and techniques to get started.
iCreate – Build & Grow Your YouTube Channel
- 9AM – 12:30PM ($250)
- Where: Reel Room
- When: 9AM to 12:30PM
- What: This social media class teaches you how to build and grow a successful YouTube
channel using just your iPhone. You’ll learn how to plan, film, edit, and optimize different types
of videos, from vlogs to tutorials and shorts. The course covers essential techniques like
lighting, sound, storytelling, and YouTube SEO to maximize reach and engagement. Whether
you’re a beginner or looking to improve, this hands-on class will help you create high-quality
content and grow your audience effectively.
**discount available if interested in attending both ½ day camps!
CAMP 7 – Aug 11th-Aug 15th
The Director’s Cut
- 9AM – 3:30PM ($325)
- Where: Studio and Sweet Suite
- When: 9AM to 3:30PM
- What: A hands-on course where students collaborate in small groups to plan and shoot short films, developing skills in cinematography, directing, and production management. Each student will then edit their own version of the project independently, refining their storytelling techniques and post-production abilities. The course emphasizes creative decision-making, technical proficiency, and teamwork while allowing for individual artistic expression in the editing process.
