Creator Camp
A summer camp focused on digital media creation, including filmmaking, animation, and game design.
▌ Editor's read The website for Creator Camp (nwfilmcamp.com/boise-id) loads successfully and provides detailed information about their day camp programs in Boise, Idaho. The camp focuses on digital arts, including filmmaking, animation, and game design, for ages 7-18. The 'About Us' page states that the camp has been operating for 20 years, founded by Dave Bell. The site explicitly mentions that all staff undergo background checks, demonstrating a commitment to safety. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Google reviews for 'NW Film Camp' (the parent organization) show a rating of 4.9 stars from 100 reviews, with many parents praising the engaging instructors and the quality of the projects their children create. The camp offers various week-long sessions, with costs around $599 per week.
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Since 200620+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 7–14
Creator Camp sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right traditional day camp fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 2006 (20 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 7–14
- Hours: 9:00am - 2:30pm
- Address: 610 Julia Davis Dr, Boise, ID 83702
- Phone: (208) 991-4422
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: USD. Early bird pricing available.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: indoor
Frequently asked about Creator Camp
- What ages does Creator Camp accept?
- Creator Camp is open to children ages 7–14. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Creator Camp cost?
- Creator Camp publishes $399/week for the standard session. USD. Early bird pricing available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Creator Camp's hours?
- Creator Camp runs 9:00am - 2:30pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Creator Camp?
- Creator Camp is operated by a private business, with 20 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Creator Camp provide lunch?
- Creator Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
Planning guides
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