Filmmaking Camp (Summer)

Registration for summer 2026 will open on January 12.

Filmmaking Summer Camp 2026

Time: 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Session Length: Two weeks
Classes Offered: 6
Size: 10 Students Max
*Camp will be closed August 3–7, 2026

$2100
*Register by February 15 to lock in last year’s rate. Price after February 15, $2200.

Camp and Course Policies at the Lab

Scholarship information coming soon.

JULY 6—JULY  17

ENTERING GRADES 7–9 IN FALL 2026

ENTERING GRADES 10–12 IN FALL 2026

JULY 20—JULY 31

ENTERING GRADES 4–6 IN FALL 2026

ENTERING GRADES 7–9 IN FALL 2026

AUGUST 10—AUGUST 21

ENTERING GRADES 4–6 IN FALL 2026

ENTERING GRADES 10–12 IN FALL 2026

IT’S TIME TO MAKE A MOVIE! 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. We believe there is always something new to learn, especially in the creative world of visual storytelling! Each camp session also includes watching films, participating in fun team-building games, scavenger hunts, and quick film challenges.

Working in small groups equipped with a camera, campers will:

• pitch and storyboard ideas
• learn how to compose the best shots
• collaborate as part of a film crew
• enhance problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• perform on camera
• receive peer and instructor feedback
• edit with Adobe Premiere Pro CC
• screen work at the JBFC Theater

Soft Skills:

• Collaboration
• Peer and instructor feedback
• Problem solving
• Critical thinking

Technical Skills:

• Introduction to film and language
• Effective storytelling fundamentals
• Analyzing film shots
• Camera and editing techniques

CampDoc
We are excited to partner with CampDoc, a third party program we use to collect and consolidate student registration information in order to streamline the registration process, and enhance the parent and guardian experience while your child is participating in our program(s). CampDoc gives parents and guardians full access to their own participant portal which they can log into at any time to view course details and information, and previously submitted documents.

Once a course has been purchased on the JBFC website, an email from CampDoc will follow within a few days with instructions on how to create a CampDoc account (if you do not have one already) and submit additional required registration information, such as an updated immunization record, a list of allergies, names of individuals who are authorized to pick your child up, doctor and insurance information, etc., and the deadlines by which this information must be received. We look forward to seeing your child this year.