program_name: FC Academy Filmmaking - Stop Motion Animation
The FC Academy Filmmaking - Stop Motion Animation camp, offered by Newton Parks and Recreation, provides young filmmakers with hands-on experience in stop mo...
▌ Editor's read The provided website is for Newton Parks and Recreation, which offers various summer camps, including the FC Academy Filmmaking - Stop Motion Animation camp. This camp is a day program, and the owner type is municipal-parks. The website states that all staff undergo CORI/SORI background checks, indicating a commitment to safety. While specific staff-to-camper ratios for this particular program are not listed, the general camp information is comprehensive. Google reviews for Newton Parks and Recreation are generally positive, with a rating of 4.3 stars from 108 reviews, often praising the variety of programs and community engagement. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Social media links for Facebook (NewtonParksandRec) are present on the site, but an Instagram handle is not readily visible.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
program_name: FC Academy Filmmaking - Stop Motion Animation fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given arts program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Municipal parks department
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Arts
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: "09:00 AM - 03:00 PM"
- Address: 545 Grove St, Newton, MA 02462, USA
- Phone: (617) 796-1500
- Cost notes: USD. "$475.00 Res, $490.00 Non-Res"
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about program_name: FC Academy Filmmaking - Stop Motion Animation
- What ages does program_name: FC Academy Filmmaking - Stop Motion Animation accept?
- program_name: FC Academy Filmmaking - Stop Motion Animation is open to children ages 5–12. 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 program_name: FC Academy Filmmaking - Stop Motion Animation cost?
- program_name: FC Academy Filmmaking - Stop Motion Animation publishes $475/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are program_name: FC Academy Filmmaking - Stop Motion Animation's hours?
- program_name: FC Academy Filmmaking - Stop Motion Animation runs "09:00 AM - 03:00 PM". If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs program_name: FC Academy Filmmaking - Stop Motion Animation?
- program_name: FC Academy Filmmaking - Stop Motion Animation is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does program_name: FC Academy Filmmaking - Stop Motion Animation provide lunch?
- program_name: FC Academy Filmmaking - Stop Motion Animation 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.
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