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▌ Arts · Ages 14–17

6-Week Filmmaking Summer Camp for Teens I

Varies by location · $1,221/week · ★ 4.2 (271 reviews)

The New York Film Academy offers intensive 6-week filmmaking summer camps for teens, providing hands-on experience in directing, screenwriting, cinematograph...

▌ Editor's read The New York Film Academy (NYFA) offers a 6-week Filmmaking Summer Camp for Teens, providing an intensive, hands-on experience in various aspects of filmmaking. The academy was founded by Jerry Sherlock in 1992, indicating over 30 years of operation. While specific Google reviews for the teen summer camp were not readily available, the New York Film Academy generally holds a strong reputation, with its Los Angeles campus having a 4.3-star rating from over 1,000 reviews on Google, and its New York City campus a 4.2-star rating from over 1,200 reviews, with many praising the practical, immersive learning environment. The program is offered at various locations including New York City, Los Angeles, and South Beach, Florida, and is designed for students aged 14-17. The curriculum covers directing, screenwriting, cinematography, and editing, culminating in students writing, directing, and editing their own short films. The website does not mention ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios, nor does it explicitly state information regarding staff background checks.
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Who thrives here Ages 14–17

6-Week Filmmaking Summer Camp for Teens I 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: Full-time
  • Address: 17 Battery Pl, New York, NY 10004
  • Phone: (212) 674-4300
  • Cost notes: USD. Total cost is $7,325 for 6 weeks.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about 6-Week Filmmaking Summer Camp for Teens I

What ages does 6-Week Filmmaking Summer Camp for Teens I accept?
6-Week Filmmaking Summer Camp for Teens I 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 6-Week Filmmaking Summer Camp for Teens I cost?
6-Week Filmmaking Summer Camp for Teens I publishes $1,221/week for the standard session. That sits close to the $1,248 median for arts camps in New York. USD. Total cost is $7,325 for 6 weeks. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are 6-Week Filmmaking Summer Camp for Teens I's hours?
6-Week Filmmaking Summer Camp for Teens I runs Full-time. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs 6-Week Filmmaking Summer Camp for Teens I?
6-Week Filmmaking Summer Camp for Teens I 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 6-Week Filmmaking Summer Camp for Teens I provide lunch?
6-Week Filmmaking Summer Camp for Teens I 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.
How does 6-Week Filmmaking Summer Camp for Teens I compare to other arts camps in New York?
6-Week Filmmaking Summer Camp for Teens I 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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