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1-Week Filmmaking Summer Camp for Teens I - Cambridge, MA

New York Film Academy at Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, USA · $1,995/week

Intensive 1-week filmmaking camp for teens at Harvard University, covering directing, producing, cinematography, and

▌ Editor's read The New York Film Academy (NYFA) offers a 1-Week Filmmaking Summer Camp for Teens at Harvard University, focusing on practical, hands-on experience in filmmaking. The camp is designed for students aged 14-17 and covers directing, screenwriting, cinematography, and editing, culminating in students creating their own short films. NYFA was founded in 1992 by Jerry Sherlock, indicating over 30 years of operation in film education. While the specific camp at Harvard does not have independent Google reviews, the New York Film Academy as a whole has a Google rating of 4.1 stars based on 1,000+ reviews, with common themes praising the hands-on learning and experienced instructors. The website does not mention ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-student ratios. The program is clearly an overnight camp, and NYFA operates as a for-profit educational institution. Social media handles include @newyorkfilmacademy on Instagram and newyorkfilmacademy on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 14–17

1-Week Filmmaking Summer Camp for Teens I - Cambridge, MA serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in arts, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
1996 (30 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Arts
  • Ages: 14–17
  • Hours: Not specified.
  • Address: Harvard University, 1350 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA
  • Phone: +1 212-674-4300
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: USD

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: Yes
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about 1-Week Filmmaking Summer Camp for Teens I - Cambridge, MA

What ages does 1-Week Filmmaking Summer Camp for Teens I - Cambridge, MA accept?
1-Week Filmmaking Summer Camp for Teens I - Cambridge, MA is open to children ages 14–17. 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 1-Week Filmmaking Summer Camp for Teens I - Cambridge, MA cost?
1-Week Filmmaking Summer Camp for Teens I - Cambridge, MA publishes $1,995/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are 1-Week Filmmaking Summer Camp for Teens I - Cambridge, MA's hours?
1-Week Filmmaking Summer Camp for Teens I - Cambridge, MA runs Not specified.. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs 1-Week Filmmaking Summer Camp for Teens I - Cambridge, MA?
1-Week Filmmaking Summer Camp for Teens I - Cambridge, MA is operated by a private business, with 30 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 1-Week Filmmaking Summer Camp for Teens I - Cambridge, MA provide lunch?
Yes — 1-Week Filmmaking Summer Camp for Teens I - Cambridge, MA includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.

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