New York Film Academy Teen Summer Camps
Intensive summer camps for teens in filmmaking, acting, photography, and other visual and performing arts.
▌ Editor's read The New York Film Academy (NYFA) Teen Summer Camps website loads successfully, detailing a variety of intensive, hands-on programs in filmmaking, acting, photography, and other arts for ages 10-17. NYFA was founded in 1992 by Jerry Sherlock, indicating over 30 years of operation. The camps are offered in multiple locations, including NYC, Los Angeles, and Cambridge, with both day and overnight options available, classifying it as a hybrid program type. The institution is a for-profit entity. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not published, the website emphasizes instruction by industry professionals. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or specific background check policies on the camp's website. Google reviews for the New York Film Academy (the parent institution) generally show a rating of around 4.3 stars from thousands of reviews, with themes often praising the practical, hands-on learning and experienced instructors, though some mention high costs. Social media handles found are @newyorkfilmacademy for Instagram and newyorkfilmacademy for Facebook.
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Since 199630+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 14–17
New York Film Academy Teen Summer Camps 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
- 1996 (30 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Arts
- Ages: 14–17
- Hours: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
- Address: 17 Battery Pl, New York, NY 10004, USA
- Phone: 212-674-4300
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: USD; varies by program and location; example 1-week filmmaking camp $1725; discounts available
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: indoor
Frequently asked about New York Film Academy Teen Summer Camps
- What ages does New York Film Academy Teen Summer Camps accept?
- New York Film Academy Teen Summer Camps 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 New York Film Academy Teen Summer Camps cost?
- New York Film Academy Teen Summer Camps publishes $1,725/week for the standard session. That sits 38% above the $1,248 median for arts camps in New York — typical for specialty programs with smaller groups or premium facilities. USD; varies by program and location; example 1-week filmmaking camp $1725; discounts available Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are New York Film Academy Teen Summer Camps's hours?
- New York Film Academy Teen Summer Camps runs 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs New York Film Academy Teen Summer Camps?
- New York Film Academy Teen Summer Camps 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 New York Film Academy Teen Summer Camps provide lunch?
- New York Film Academy Teen Summer Camps 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 New York Film Academy Teen Summer Camps compare to other arts camps in New York?
- New York Film Academy Teen Summer Camps 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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