SOCAPA Core Filmmaking: NYC (2-Week Residential)
SOCAPA Core Filmmaking in NYC offers intensive two-week residential programs for teens to learn filmmaking from concept to screen, utilizing professional equ...
▌ Editor's read The SOCAPA Core Filmmaking: NYC program is a two-week residential camp for teens, focusing on intensive filmmaking education. The website details a curriculum that covers screenwriting, directing, cinematography, editing, and sound design, with students creating their own short films. While the site mentions 'experienced faculty,' specific staff-to-camper ratios or details about staff background checks are not explicitly stated. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Google reviews for 'SOCAPA' generally show a positive sentiment, with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from over 100 reviews, often praising the immersive experience and quality of instruction. The program is designed for students aged 13-19 and includes accommodation, meals, and all necessary equipment. Social media presence includes an active Instagram (@socapa) and Facebook (socapa) page, showcasing student work and camp life.
Who thrives here Ages 15–18
SOCAPA Core Filmmaking: NYC (2-Week Residential) 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
- Not listed
- Operator
- Not listed
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Arts
- Ages: 15–18
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: New York University, 726 Broadway, New York, NY 10003
- Phone: (802) 422-8111
- Cost notes: USD. Total cost for the 2-week residential program is $4,985.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about SOCAPA Core Filmmaking: NYC (2-Week Residential)
- What ages does SOCAPA Core Filmmaking: NYC (2-Week Residential) accept?
- SOCAPA Core Filmmaking: NYC (2-Week Residential) is open to children ages 15–18. 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 SOCAPA Core Filmmaking: NYC (2-Week Residential) cost?
- SOCAPA Core Filmmaking: NYC (2-Week Residential) publishes $2,493/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. Total cost for the 2-week residential program is $4,985. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are SOCAPA Core Filmmaking: NYC (2-Week Residential)'s hours?
- SOCAPA Core Filmmaking: NYC (2-Week Residential) 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.
- Does SOCAPA Core Filmmaking: NYC (2-Week Residential) provide lunch?
- SOCAPA Core Filmmaking: NYC (2-Week Residential) 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 SOCAPA Core Filmmaking: NYC (2-Week Residential) compare to other arts camps in New York?
- SOCAPA Core Filmmaking: NYC (2-Week Residential) 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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