Camp · Arts · Ages 13–19 · $2,497/week
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▌ Arts · Ages 13–19

2WK CORE FILMMAKING - Manhattan Campus

Manhattan · $2,497/week · ★ 4.2 (383 reviews)

A two-week intensive filmmaking program for teens, covering all aspects of production from script to screen.

▌ Editor's read The SOCAPA (School of Creative & Performing Arts) website loads as a legitimate camp offering. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. The 'About Us' page states that SOCAPA has been operating for 25 years, founded by Jon Goldman. The program is an overnight camp, with students residing in dorms at New York University. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks. Google reviews for 'SOCAPA' indicate a 4.6-star rating from 116 reviews, with many praising the quality of instruction and the immersive experience. The filmmaking core program is intensive, covering screenwriting, directing, cinematography, and editing, with students creating their own short films. The camp appears to be a for-profit entity specializing in arts education.
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Who thrives here Ages 13–19

2WK CORE FILMMAKING - Manhattan Campus 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
Day and overnight options
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
2001 (25 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Money & Policies

Financial aid
Available · Need-based Apply →

Most awards range from $250 to $1,000.

FSA eligible
Not FSA eligible
Sibling discount
5% off second child

Applies to two or more sessions or to siblings enrolling together.

Details →
Session lengths
14-day · 21-day
What campers take home
Students create a film each week, including a Lumière Film, a Porter Film, and a Kubrick Film. They take home the knowledge and experience to apply to future films.

Details

  • Category: Arts
  • Ages: 13–19
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: New York Film Academy, 17 Battery Pl, New York, NY 10004, USA
  • Phone: 802-422-8111
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: USD. Tuition is $2,995 for 2 weeks. Room and board is an additional $1,990.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about 2WK CORE FILMMAKING - Manhattan Campus

What ages does 2WK CORE FILMMAKING - Manhattan Campus accept?
2WK CORE FILMMAKING - Manhattan Campus is open to children ages 13–19. 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 2WK CORE FILMMAKING - Manhattan Campus cost?
2WK CORE FILMMAKING - Manhattan Campus publishes $2,497/week for the standard session. That sits 100% above the $1,248 median for arts camps in New York — typical for specialty programs with smaller groups or premium facilities. USD. Tuition is $2,995 for 2 weeks. Room and board is an additional $1,990. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are 2WK CORE FILMMAKING - Manhattan Campus's hours?
2WK CORE FILMMAKING - Manhattan Campus runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs 2WK CORE FILMMAKING - Manhattan Campus?
2WK CORE FILMMAKING - Manhattan Campus is operated by a private business, with 25 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 2WK CORE FILMMAKING - Manhattan Campus provide lunch?
2WK CORE FILMMAKING - Manhattan Campus 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.
Does 2WK CORE FILMMAKING - Manhattan Campus offer financial aid?
Yes — 2WK CORE FILMMAKING - Manhattan Campus offers financial aid or scholarships. Most camp aid is need-based, application-based, and awarded on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted, so apply as soon as the form opens (usually January-February for the upcoming summer).
How does 2WK CORE FILMMAKING - Manhattan Campus compare to other arts camps in New York?
2WK CORE FILMMAKING - Manhattan Campus is one of 31 arts camps in New York that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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