3WK CORE FILMMAKING - Burlington, VT
Intensive 3-week filmmaking program for teens, covering all aspects of production from script to screen.
▌ Editor's read SOCAPA (School of Creative and Performing Arts) offers a 3-week Core Filmmaking program in Burlington, VT, as part of its teen camps. The program is designed for students aged 13-19 and focuses on practical filmmaking skills, including screenwriting, directing, cinematography, and editing, using professional equipment. SOCAPA has been operating since 1999, indicating over two decades of experience in youth arts education. The camp is an overnight program, with tuition covering instruction, housing, meals, and activities. While the website details the curriculum and facilities, it does not provide information regarding ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios. The camp's social media presence on Instagram and Facebook is active, showcasing student work and camp life.
Who thrives here Ages 13–19
3WK CORE FILMMAKING - Burlington, VT 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: 13–19
- Hours: Not specified.
- Address: University of Vermont, Burlington, VT 05405
- Phone: 802-422-8111
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: USD. Tuition is $3,745 for three weeks.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about 3WK CORE FILMMAKING - Burlington, VT
- What ages does 3WK CORE FILMMAKING - Burlington, VT accept?
- 3WK CORE FILMMAKING - Burlington, VT is open to children ages 13–19. 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 3WK CORE FILMMAKING - Burlington, VT cost?
- 3WK CORE FILMMAKING - Burlington, VT publishes $2,165/week for the standard session. USD. Tuition is $3,745 for three weeks. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are 3WK CORE FILMMAKING - Burlington, VT's hours?
- 3WK CORE FILMMAKING - Burlington, VT runs Not specified.. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs 3WK CORE FILMMAKING - Burlington, VT?
- 3WK CORE FILMMAKING - Burlington, VT 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 3WK CORE FILMMAKING - Burlington, VT provide lunch?
- Yes — 3WK CORE FILMMAKING - Burlington, VT includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
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