SOCAPA Summer Camps - Core Filmmaking
SOCAPA offers intensive summer camps in filmmaking, acting, photography, and music for teens at prestigious college campuses across the US.
▌ Editor's read The SOCAPA website loads as a legitimate camp site, offering intensive summer programs in various arts disciplines for teens. The camp states it has been operating for 25 years, indicating a long history in summer programming. While not ACA accredited, the website mentions that all staff undergo background checks and are trained in safety protocols. SOCAPA offers overnight programs at various university campuses, including UCLA, UC Berkeley, and New York Film Academy. Google reviews for 'SOCAPA Summer Camps' show a rating of 4.5 stars from 100+ reviews, with many praising the quality of instruction and the immersive experience. The camp's social media presence includes an active Instagram account (@socapa_camps) and a Facebook page (socapacamps), showcasing student work and camp life.
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Since 200125+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 14–18
SOCAPA Summer Camps - Core Filmmaking 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
- 2001 (25 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Arts
- Ages: 14–18
- Hours: 9:45 AM - 4:00 PM (Day) / 24-hour residential
- Address: 440 Lafayette Street, New York, NY 10003, USA
- Cost notes: USD. Costs vary by program and duration. A 2-week program tuition is around $2,995. Financial aid is available.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about SOCAPA Summer Camps - Core Filmmaking
- What ages does SOCAPA Summer Camps - Core Filmmaking accept?
- SOCAPA Summer Camps - Core Filmmaking is open to children ages 14–18. 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 Summer Camps - Core Filmmaking cost?
- SOCAPA Summer Camps - Core Filmmaking publishes $1,498/week for the standard session. That sits 20% above the $1,248 median for arts camps in New York — typical for specialty programs with smaller groups or premium facilities. USD. Costs vary by program and duration. A 2-week program tuition is around $2,995. Financial aid is available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are SOCAPA Summer Camps - Core Filmmaking's hours?
- SOCAPA Summer Camps - Core Filmmaking runs 9:45 AM - 4:00 PM (Day) / 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 SOCAPA Summer Camps - Core Filmmaking?
- SOCAPA Summer Camps - Core Filmmaking 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 SOCAPA Summer Camps - Core Filmmaking provide lunch?
- SOCAPA Summer Camps - Core Filmmaking 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 Summer Camps - Core Filmmaking compare to other arts camps in New York?
- SOCAPA Summer Camps - Core Filmmaking 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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