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▌ Arts · Ages 10–17

Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) Summer Filmmaking Camp

Pleasantville · ★ 4.7 (510 reviews)

Hands-on filmmaking camps for young people, covering various aspects of film production from concept to screen.

▌ Editor's read The Filmmaking Camp (Summer) is a day camp offered by the Jacob Burns Film Center in Pleasantville, NY, for students aged 10-14. The camp focuses on hands-on filmmaking, covering screenwriting, directing, cinematography, and editing, utilizing professional equipment. The Jacob Burns Film Center is a nonprofit organization. Google reviews for the Jacob Burns Film Center indicate a 4.8-star rating from 265 reviews, with patrons praising its community involvement and quality programming. The camp website does not mention ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios. Social media handles found are @burnsfilmcenter on Instagram and 'burnsfilmcenter' on Facebook. The camp concludes with a screening of the students' completed films.
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Who thrives here Ages 10–17

Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) Summer Filmmaking Camp fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given arts program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
1:10

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Money & Policies

Financial aid
Available · Need-based Apply →

Scholarships are available for participants with financial need, on a first-come, first-served basis.

Session lengths
10-day
What campers take home
Campers create a short film.

Details

  • Category: Arts
  • Ages: 10–17
  • Hours: of operation: 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
  • Address: 364 Manville Rd, Pleasantville, NY 10570
  • Phone: 914-773-7663
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: CAD. 2026 pricing TBD or not listed on website.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) Summer Filmmaking Camp

What ages does Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) Summer Filmmaking Camp accept?
Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) Summer Filmmaking Camp is open to children ages 10–17. 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 Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) Summer Filmmaking Camp cost?
Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) Summer Filmmaking Camp doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. CAD. 2026 pricing TBD or not listed on website. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) Summer Filmmaking Camp's hours?
Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) Summer Filmmaking Camp runs of operation: 9:00 AM–3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
What is Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) Summer Filmmaking Camp's staff-to-camper ratio?
Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) Summer Filmmaking Camp publishes a 1:10 staff-to-camper ratio. ACA recommends roughly 1:6 for ages 4-5, 1:8 for 6-8, 1:10 for 9-14, and 1:12 for 15-18 in day camps; tighter ratios than recommended usually signal more attentive supervision but can also reflect smaller program scale.
Who runs Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) Summer Filmmaking Camp?
Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) Summer Filmmaking Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) Summer Filmmaking Camp provide lunch?
Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) Summer Filmmaking Camp 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 Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) Summer Filmmaking Camp offer financial aid?
Yes — Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) Summer Filmmaking Camp 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).

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